Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...