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...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
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...