Oh-so huggable! Dolls are wonderful for nurturing role-play and letting your child reflect back how they see their world. Comes with a friend and changeable outfits – great for practicing fine motor control. And every doll loves a Convertible Strolley!
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,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....