Artfully open-ended to develop spatial imagination. A wonderful alternative to rote creative writing and spelling – give your child purpose to their writing.
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...