Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...