Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...