A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
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....
Physical and mental dexterity required. Teach your child’s brain and body to work together.
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
This! Its giant-ness makes it excitingly attractive. Nothing like the potential of a crashing tower to elicit big rolling laughter....
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...