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.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
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...
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,...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
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.
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...