Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
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...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
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...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...