Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...