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.
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
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...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
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...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...