A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.