Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...