An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...