Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world.
Comes with awe-inspiring slide images.
Kit it out for older kids: fancy scope, slide images, smart reading.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Beautiful. Handmade by Balinese artists in collaboration with a Brooklyn design firm. A fun way of building hand-eye coordination, motor...
Unique + dynamic! Curved pipe pieces bring more expression to creations and better 3D spatial awareness. Connectibility on multiple sides...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...