A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
Beautiful. Handmade by Balinese artists in collaboration with a Brooklyn design firm. A fun way of building hand-eye coordination, motor...
Very cool, very S.T.E.A.M. Bring 2D concepts into large-scale 3D. Foster creativity, experimentation and patience using modular + magnetic constraints....
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...