Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
We searched high and low for the ideal indoor bowling set – sturdy pins, weighted (but soft) ball…and this one...
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...