Magnets are fun! Have you seen the look on a toddler’s face when they first experience the attraction of magnets? It’s magical. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, there is something about magnets that attracts people of all ages to it. There are many different models and styles of magnetic tiles to choose from, …
Over the past decade or so, there has been an increased interest in Montessori teaching as well as the benefits of STEM learning for children of all ages. STEM learning, which is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, helps develop skills that are useful in STEM-related career fields. Sensory boards for the wall …
When people picture the furniture in a child’s playroom, many of those visualizations likely include some type of a toy box. Toy boxes are a quintessential part of nurseries and playrooms, and deciding what kind of toy box is best for your child can sometimes feel overwhelming. A wooden toy box is a valuable purchase …
Pikler triangles are the perfect way to add some indoor fun for your active baby or young toddler. It’s a great way to get your toddler standing, walking, and climbing. Kids can have so much fun with a Pikler triangle especially if they have some little friends over. There are so many things to consider …
You are getting ready to take a long car ride to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving or simply heading out of town for the weekend. You are sort of dreading the ride because you are not sure how to keep your toddler entertained in this extended car trip – I know the feeling. It’s not easy …
Do your kids want to draw the shapes you’ve taught them, only they want to do it on your wall? Drawing pictures is a natural part of childhood and an important part of a kid’s development. It pulls out their imagination and develops creativity. Drawing boards are not a substitute for drawing on paper as …
Grandmothers back in the day used to use puzzle glue and make pictures out of puzzles they liked. You probably worked a few with her over a cup of hot chocolate. Puzzles are lots of fun for everyone and a classic activity in many households. Wooden puzzles are a variation of the classic cardboard puzzles …
You’re researching schools and learning methods for your precious little one and you’ve come across two very interesting methodologies: Montessori and STEM. They both have some similarities, and at the same time are so different. As parents we want what’s best for our kids, and education is a top priority. So, when it comes to …
Success today is quite another thing than what it was in the 90s. The same went for success in the 90s compared with success in the 80s, and in twenty years, success is going to be a very different thing than what it is today. STEM toys were made to encourage toddlers and kids to …
A balance board – sometimes called a wobble board, Waldorf board, or Montessori board – is an excellent addition to a toddler or young child’s Montessori-based play. The use of balance boards improves a child’s awareness of his body, called proprioception, which in turn helps develop stability and good posture. Balance boards available on the …