Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!