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.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
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...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Super cool! An irresistible activity book with outstanding artwork. Wordless – ready for wild imaginations and vivid storytelling. Mysteries untold.
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
A practical how-to guide filled with links to buy what you need if your child is doing distance learning. Here...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...