Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
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...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
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...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...