An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Learn real-world coding fundamentals away from a screen (or try this interactive book). Or, go back to basics with logic, sequencing...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Still unclear how this magic happens. But since it happily encourages writing, happy hocus pocus! And for when you want...
A wooden trolley in the shape of a truck with magnetic tools…say what?!
A fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and cognitive life skills.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Ideal for on-the-go; bonus points for easy clean-up. Hocus pocus – this and this also open up to creative, portable...
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
For the 21st century with real-world functionality. Or, live large with another award winner.
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Open mic session – belt out that inner voice! A more playful version of an articulation station. For the songwriter...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Fort Magic.
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Fun fact – Musical elements such as beats, rhythm, melody and tempo possess inherent math principles like spatial properties, sequencing,...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Siblings fight – it happens. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal realm of toys and games can help kids...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it’s expected, healthy and natural....
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
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