Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not too young to talk about race.
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
“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...