A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills, core to early math. Add this Food Truck Set for more fun (those toothpicks – so good for handwriting control!). Created by French toy company, Djeco.
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...