Inspired by Theory,
Backed by Research

Toddlers encounter information that is new to them every day. They are constantly hearing words they’ve never heard before, seeing things they’ve never seen before, and learning the implicit social rules of society. This sort of information overload might overwhelm adults, but toddlers are incredibly systematic about how they learn—they categorize and sort this information into frameworks of understanding that Jean Piaget termed “schemas”. A young toddler might learn that a f

Adults don't often give the physics of the world around them a second thought. But for babies and toddlers, the physical world--and its...

Did you know that toddlers, just like adults, benefit from taking breaks? Short pauses during learning give their brains the opportunity...

Have you noticed that while watching cartoons with your little one, there are frequent pop-culture nods, celebrity appearances, or jokes...

Ever turned on the television and wondered why your children’s television characters look directly into the camera and ask questions?...

As parents of toddlers, you may have heard the term executive functioning thrown around a lot--by friends, your pediatrician, or your...

As parents, you may have watched your young toddler’s favorite movie more times than you can count. Maybe your toddler always requests...

You may have noticed that your favorite show and your child's favorite show have very different aesthetics--but have you ever wondered...

Production team meetings connect weekly from March 2023--Present, mindfully crafting a gentle, high-quality, educational world...

Featured here is Jim Picariello, writing a draft for our second episode of "Fairy's House". Jim references notes from the educational...

What makes a great learning environment for children? Early childhood educators will tell you that the space they curate is vital to the...

Parents know how important it is to model kind behavior to their children. Just as children learn from watching their parents, research...

Our sets are designed to evoke the peaceful but magical natural beauty of Maine. Pictured here is the exterior of the titular Fairy's...

The Cuckoo Clock is an integral part of the daily routine inside Fairy's House. It helps Fairy and her friends with transitions...

The interiors of Fairy's House are inspired by Steiner classrooms--the soft neutrals and natural elements create a calm learning...

Erika's final design for Fairy's gown incorporates our favorite elements from her initial sketches. The balloon sleeves, high neck, and...

Every fairy needs wings and a wand! Erika's initial inspiration for Fairy's accessories ties together whimsy and wonder.

Erika's initial sketches for Fairy's gown incorporate flowing shapes and nature-inspired floral elements.

Some fabric samples that Erika sourced for Fairy's gown. We love the multidimensional look of layering gauze over the iridescent crushed...

Here is a mock-up of our fiery Munk! We decided on a cream belly against Munk's brown fur; little eyes love contrast (almost as much as...