Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...