Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
This! Its giant-ness makes it excitingly attractive. Nothing like the potential of a crashing tower to elicit big rolling laughter....
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Fun-yet-safe. A positive way of exploring power play themes.
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Parents are often unsure of how to talk to young children about race. But it is real and it is...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Learn why patience is a learned skill and essential for character and academic development, and seven key strategies to teach...
Social exclusion is a main theme in a child’s development and there are many reasons why it happens. Empower your child to...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...