Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...