All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
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...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...