Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
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...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...