Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
(Beautiful) bingo with a twist. Bonus fun – it’s multilingual! And for those times you can’t stop having fun with...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...