Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...

Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Fort Magic.

BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...

Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!

Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.

All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...

Re-imagine ‘school’. Packed with thoughtful details and accessories, this playset will creatively nurture your child’s feelings, ideas and dreams for...

Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...

A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)

Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.

Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...

Electrifying! Winner of multiple toy awards. Take it up a notch with light, sound + motion.

Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...

Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....

Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...

Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...

Make a Cozy Corner or Helper Green Basket to help your child recover from an emotional meltdown – proven techniques...

Including children in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how it is helpful...

When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....

Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...

Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...

A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do, easy to...

Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...

As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...