With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and expand your child’s voice. Character-play and storytelling are key for cognitive development.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
We searched high and low for the ideal indoor bowling set – sturdy pins, weighted (but soft) ball…and this one...
Speedy feet will delight in this authentic go-kart designed for young drivers. Helps build core strength, gross motor skills and...
Winner of Best Book of the Year by several publications. Whimsical text and charming illustrations will help your child see...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
Parents are often unsure of how to talk to young children about race. But it is real and it is...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...