All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...