Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.

A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....

A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...

Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.

Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.

Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...

Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....

Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.

Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.

Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...

A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...

Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...

The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...

Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...

We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...

Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...

‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It’s deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not widely...

It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...

A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...

How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...

“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara

We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...

Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...

Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...