February 2021

Sensory play is any toy or activity that uses a child's senses (touch, smell, taste, sight, hearing and also includes movement and balance). Sensory play is an important aspect of child development. It can be tailored for babies to kindergarteners. Babies naturally use all of their senses to explore the world around them. They watch, listen, grasp, and put anything...

5 Ways to Use Magna-Tiles for Early Learning Yes, we all love Magna-Tiles! They're one of the best building toys on the market but they're also so versatile. Magna-Tiles have become a staple for early learning in children. Parents have come up with tons of ideas on our to incorporate Magna-tiles in their learning and play. Here are some of...

It’s game day. You’ve been through a lot this year and are eagerly anticipating a little bit of normalcy, some good food and the chance to cheer on the team you’re rooting for. How can you be sure you‘ll make it through your football fantasy smoothly without those mini-versions of yourself interrupting all the best plays? Whistle Stop, a local...

Board games can be great educational tools. They can help little ones learn the basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. Practicing social and emotional skills like cooperation, taking turns, teamwork and sharing are equally important for a child's development. Listed below are some of our favorite games that encourage those social and emotional skills while also learning the basics...