Internationally recognized multiple-award winner. Innovative cones allow for limitless constructions, risk-taking + decision-making. Specially designed to build concentration and attention, which are critical for executive functioning. Try this Balancing Tree for a travel-friendly option.
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...