A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
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.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...