Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
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.
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Keep your child safe from danger and empower them to be safe. Teach your child to protect themselves with important...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...