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...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
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...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...