Creating “Yes” Spaces
“Yes” spaces are a place within your home (or outdoor space) that are set-up specifically for your baby or toddler to explore freely without hearing “no, don’t touch that!”. It...
The Power of Repetition
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher Play it again! You may have noticed that young children can spend long periods of time doing the same thing over...
Beyond the Sprinkler: 5 Water Play Activities
Water play has to be the most loved and iconic of summertime play! Incorporating water into your play is a great way to cool your kids off and burn off...
Montessori Outdoors
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher Warmer weather tends to lure young children outside. If we are following the child, we will naturally be spending more time...
5 Tips for Travel with Little Ones
For many families summertime means travel, and travel means extra screen time for their children. There is a time and place for conscious screen use when traveling, but it doesn’t...
The Great Outdoors
By Olynda Smith, AMS Certified Montessori Primary teacher When we think of Environmental Education, we might think about teaching children the names of trees or the effects of pollution. While...
Join Team Tiny Earth Toys!
We are looking for a front end developer to play a critical role supporting families who are changing the paradigm of ownership and consumption. This role is an excellent opportunity for...
The Quarantining with Little Ones Guide
The results are in ... studies show that being a parent in the middle of a pandemic is incredibly stressful. Of course, if you are parenting young ones during this...
Is It Time Yet? When to Exchange For the Next Kit
Does your child take and play with the toys from the kit somewhat regularly? If so, then perfect, no need to exchange. Concentration is the most important skill they are...
Tiny Earth Toys 2021 Recap
Three things that were incredible in 2021 at Tiny Earth Toys. Written by Rachael Classi, Founder & CEO 2021 was an incredible year for Tiny Earth Toys. From launching our...
The 3 Things All New Parents Need
Your baby will need some things. They will need to sleep safely, to eat, to be clean and dry - of course. But what your baby really needs is for...
What Makes a “Good” Toy?
5 questions to consider when choosing a toy for your child! In childhood, almost all learning occurs through play. In fact, as a pediatric occupational therapist, what I do with...