Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...