Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...