A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
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...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...