Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
Very cool, very S.T.E.A.M. Bring 2D concepts into large-scale 3D. Foster creativity, experimentation and patience using modular + magnetic constraints....
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...