Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...