Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Physical and mental dexterity required. Teach your child’s brain and body to work together.
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Empower your child to manage their emotions and regain control in heated situations with *STOP!*
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...