Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Fun fact – Musical elements such as beats, rhythm, melody and tempo possess inherent math principles like spatial properties, sequencing,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.