Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home is hard. Here’s our...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...