The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all important for developing strong handwriting skills. Encourage learning in context.
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For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
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Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
Fast-paced and awesomely fun. Air hockey meets foosball – with magnets! Award-winner designed in Denmark and known as one of...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs 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...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...