Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...

Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...

Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.

Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....

A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...

Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...

This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...

Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....

Very cool, very S.T.E.A.M. Bring 2D concepts into large-scale 3D. Foster creativity, experimentation and patience using modular + magnetic constraints....

Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...

Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...

Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.

Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...

How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...

Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!

Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...

Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...

Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...

Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...

Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...

Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...

Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it’s expected, healthy and natural....

“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner

If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...