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...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...