Set Your Play Space Up For Success
In this how-to guide, our Director of Education, Olynda Smith, walks you through the best practices for setting up your play space for newborns, babies and toddlers.
Our Holiday Values
As we approach the holidays, we’ve been reflecting on how Tiny Earth Toys can live our values in a season of overconsumption and overwhelm.
Supporting Early Reading
Question: My child is not quite ready to read but making strides there. What can I do to foster that learning curve? Hello! Thank you for asking this question!...
When Your Child Says "I can't! I can't!"
How can I help my daughter stop saying, "I can't" when something is hard. I've tried talking to her about the importance of not giving up, and that even when...
The Pencil Grip
To begin, it is important to incorporate fine motor activities into your child's routine. Fine motor activities allow your child to build the necessary muscles in their fingers and wrists...
Throwing All The Things
My son seems to want to throw all his wooden toys - any suggestions? Hi there!You are not alone! Kids throw things for different reasons. One reason is that they...
Ask an Expert; Why Montessori?
I recommend Montessori because it supports each child in becoming and remaining their true selves. That true self is what we might today think of our best or highest self.
5 Steps to Learning Through Play
By Olynda Smith We’ve worked to bring you toys that are not only good medicine for the planet, but are also supportive to your child’s own growth and wellbeing. This...
5 Tips for an Effective Toy Rotation
An effective toy rotation can help manage the chaos and clutter of modern play spaces. But the real benefit is the impact it can have on your child. It is...
Fostering Independence with a Montessori Shelf
A Montessori toy shelf is a low, open, organized wood shelf where children can access and select the toy of their choosing. This simple design is a staple in Montessori classrooms and...
What it Means to “Follow the Child”
By Olynda Smith, Certified Montessori Instructor and Veteran Educator The concept of “following the child” was a revolutionary idea when Dr. Maria Montessori introduced it. Now, a hundred years...
The Importance of Baskets and Trays
The use of trays and baskets help create a deep sense of order, foster independence, add to the beauty of the space and enable you to gather items to be...