Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...