Build + go! This S.T.E.A.M construction set includes a battery-powered motor that brings movement to your child’s creations. Screws, cranks and 120 bits + bobs are fantastic for using logic + creativity, and for honing fine motor skills.
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...