Dramatic + dentist go hand-in-hand for the imagination. (Think: pliers + teeth!) Well-sized to build hand strength, essential for learning to write. Rolls up in an easy travel case.
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...