An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor 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.
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...