Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic shapes teaches foundational force and motion concepts.
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...
This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...