The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...