The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Fun fact – Musical elements such as beats, rhythm, melody and tempo possess inherent math principles like spatial properties, sequencing,...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...