The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
We searched high and low for the ideal indoor bowling set – sturdy pins, weighted (but soft) ball…and this one...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...