Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...