Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
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...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
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 rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
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...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
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...