Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Ideal for on-the-go; bonus points for easy clean-up. Hocus pocus – this and this also open up to creative, portable...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
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.)
For the 21st century with real-world functionality. Or, live large with another award winner.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
A fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and cognitive life skills.
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,...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Made for little hands. A great first instrument. And for your full band….hand bells, glockenspiel, accordion.
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they’re a...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
“Does it make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” is a helpful cueing system to help your...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Questions and comments from children about other children’s challenges are normal; they illustrate the broad spectrum of learning, ability and...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
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