A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused – life skills that are important for executive functions.
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
(Beautiful) bingo with a twist. Bonus fun – it’s multilingual! And for those times you can’t stop having fun with...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Help your child learn how to resolve a social conflict on their own with this framework – Wheel of Choices.
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
It may feel like a number of impulsive behaviors are seemingly normal for children. But what is ‘normal’? In this...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...