An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...