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.
This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Electrifying! Winner of multiple toy awards. Take it up a notch with light, sound + motion.
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Beautiful. Handmade by Balinese artists in collaboration with a Brooklyn design firm. A fun way of building hand-eye coordination, motor...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...