Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and executive functioning skills. Add this weighing scale for more math skills like, “How much?”, comparisons and estimation.
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
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...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...