Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
A fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and cognitive life skills.
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Physical and mental dexterity required. Teach your child’s brain and body to work together.
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
Fun fact – Musical elements such as beats, rhythm, melody and tempo possess inherent math principles like spatial properties, sequencing,...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
A wooden trolley in the shape of a truck with magnetic tools…say what?!
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Make & play a classic arcade game. Ready to amp up skill and coordination?
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Open mic session – belt out that inner voice! A more playful version of an articulation station. For the songwriter...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
“Sensory processing development” is vital to understanding how children learn. It’s deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not widely...
Including children in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how it’s helpful to...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Make a Cozy Corner or Helper Green Basket to help your child recover from an emotional meltdown – proven techniques...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here’s what...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter “power play” in a variety of ways – some children like...
Questions and comments from children about other children’s challenges are normal; they illustrate the broad spectrum of learning, ability and...
Siblings fight – it happens. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal realm of toys and games can help kids...
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