Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak – to consider the impact of their words (vs. their intent). A helpful...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.