A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...