Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
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...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...