How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Fun-yet-safe. A positive way of exploring power play themes.
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
New twist on the classic tug-of-war that will have the whole family laughing and active. Add a dose of healthy...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
A practical guide for navigating conversations with your child about racism, including helpful What You Could Say scripts on important...
It may feel like a number of impulsive behaviors are seemingly normal for children. But what is ‘normal’? In this...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...