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.
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
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.
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...