Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
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...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...