BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home is hard. Here’s our...