The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....