Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....

Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...

The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...

Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...

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,...

BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...

Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!

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!

With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...

It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...

“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street

“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara

One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...

Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...

In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....

We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...

Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...

Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!

Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...

Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...