The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...