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.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Spark conversation with these beautiful communication cards. I Heard Your Feelings and What Do I Do? flash cards also help...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
Immersive. Enchanting. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
An ideal platform for S.T.E.A.M education and spatial + kinetic awareness. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for how it...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Parents are often unsure of how to talk to young children about race. But it is real and it is...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak – to consider the impact of their words (vs. their intent). A helpful...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...