Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...
(Beautiful) bingo with a twist. Bonus fun – it’s multilingual! And for those times you can’t stop having fun with...
Spark conversation with these beautiful communication cards. I Heard Your Feelings and What Do I Do? flash cards also help...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
Helpful phrases and scripts to respond to your child when they ask about other children’s challenges or about a child...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...