BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
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...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!