Why construction play matters—and how to do it
Did you know that young children who engage in a lot of construction play—using materials to build or create—tend to have stronger math skills later on?
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Welcome to the Play Kits for 2-year-olds
We designed the 2-year-old Play Kits to support your child through all the new skills they’re so eager to explore.
Teaching toddlers to persist: what the research says
Researchers analyzed how parents taught their 24-month-olds to complete a difficult activity and the children's persistence a year late. This is what they uncovered.
Cooperative play: how young children build friendships
Discover tips to support your child as they practice important friendship skills like navigating conflict and working toward a shared goal.
Welcome to The Planner Play Kit for 4-year olds
The Planner Play Kit taps into your child’s growing awareness and offers ways to practice thinking ahead. Through play, your child learns to map out a sequence of steps to reach their goal.
11 ways to build your toddler’s frustration tolerance
Help your toddler work through feelings of disappointment, sadness, and frustration when their skills don't quite match their ambitions.
Your toddler’s creativity develops through play
Help your toddler learn to take others’ perspectives and solve complex problems with these expert tips to encourage creative and divergent thinking.
Help your toddler develop an important early reasoning skill
Adults use process of elimination to solve problems all the time—and even as early as 14 months, you can help your toddler develop this cognitive skill, too.
Secrets to building your toddler’s self-esteem
As your toddler becomes more independent, you have an opportunity to help them cultivate healthy self-esteem. Here are 4 ways to help your toddler develop it.
Toddler independent play tips
When your toddler plays on their own, they develop concentration, problem-solving, and autonomy. Read these 4 tips for for supporting independent play.