Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
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...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...