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.
And, next-level crafting for the style icon.
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Unique + dynamic! Curved pipe pieces bring more expression to creations and better 3D spatial awareness. Connectibility on multiple sides...
Re-imagine ‘school’. Packed with thoughtful details and accessories, this playset will creatively nurture your child’s feelings, ideas and dreams for...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....