“Look for the helpers.” -Mister Rogers. Teach empathy and build storytelling skills with this sweet vet clinic. Watch your little one creatively work through big feelings.
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara