A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
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,...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...