The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...