Hammers, nails + letters! A fun, multi-faceted way of learning letter formation and strengthening handwriting strokes. Great for kids who enjoy physical activity to self-regulate.
Spark conversation with these beautiful communication cards. I Heard Your Feelings and What Do I Do? flash cards also help...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Helpful phrases and scripts to respond to your child when they ask about other children’s challenges or about a child...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...