An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
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...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...