It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....