Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
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,...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...