Gaining Independence Written by Natascha Crandall, PhD. - Educational Curriculum Consultant Learning how to function independently is a critical developmental milestone for toddlers and preschoolers. Nothing helps foster optimism and resilience in young children – the central tenets of Zoonicorn – like taking their first steps toward independence.  As parents,...

Communication: A Two-Way Street Written by Natascha Crandall, PhD. - Educational Curriculum Consultant Effective communication is a fundamental social skill and a crucial developmental milestone for young children. But, as you may have noticed when watching how our Zoonicorn characters relate to each other, communication is so much more than...

Learning To Work with Others - Cooperative Play Written by Natascha Crandall, PhD. - Educational Curriculum Consultant Playing with others is an important activity which contributes to the overall social and emotional wellbeing of young children. Children discover and learn about their world through play. Play helps them learn fundamental...