Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...