Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Fast-paced and awesomely fun. Air hockey meets foosball – with magnets! Award-winner designed in Denmark and known as one of...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
If you want to raise a child who grows up to be a resilient, problem-solving, persistent and adaptable adult, let...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...