Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes. Pairs well with our Clever + Creative Project-Based Learning Ideas.
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
A simple tool to help your child describe a universe of facial expressions, and to name feelings and emotions with...
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
Immersive. Enchanting. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
Social exclusion is a main theme in a child’s development and there are many reasons why it happens. Empower your child to...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak – to consider the impact of their words (vs. their intent). A helpful...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara