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...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
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...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street