Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
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...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...