BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...