This is the stuff indoor dreams are made of. More than a gross motor tool, it’s a symbol of reasonable risk and self-confidence for kids. Add the rock wall / slide for extra glee.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...