Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
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...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
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...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...