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The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....