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.
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
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,...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
Winner of Best Book of the Year by several publications. Whimsical text and charming illustrations will help your child see...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...