Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...

Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....

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...

A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...

For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.

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

Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...

A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)

Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.

For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...

A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...

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

We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...

Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...

Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...

The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...

Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...

Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...

Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...

Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...

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

We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...

Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...