Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.