Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
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...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...