Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...