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.
A reversible puzzle? So clever! One side is set in Spring, the other in Fall – both have delightful patterns...
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home is hard. Here’s our...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.