A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Still unclear how this magic happens. But since it happily encourages writing, happy hocus pocus! And for when you want...
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
Mind-bending robot construction kits. Award-winner in design, engineering and creativity. Plus these (based on da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man).
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
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.
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
Spark conversation with these beautiful communication cards. I Heard Your Feelings and What Do I Do? flash cards also help...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Learn real-world coding fundamentals away from a screen (or try this interactive book). Or, go back to basics with logic, sequencing...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of hot cocoa. Sure to warm...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Fort Magic.
Speaking with children about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual loss...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
Questions and comments from children about other children’s challenges are normal; they illustrate the broad spectrum of learning, ability and...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Siblings fight – it happens. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal realm of toys and games can help kids...
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