So many ways to play this one (because there are so many ways to learn). Pack to match the destination and hone critical thinking skills, follow simple instructions while building vocabulary, or simply fill the suitcase with your favorite items.
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Winner of Best Book of the Year by several publications. Whimsical text and charming illustrations will help your child see...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...