Especially during times of turmoil — like basically all of 2020 and much of 2021 — or transition (moving between co-parents’ homes, for example), having a routine and knowing what comes next can give kids a sense of security and comfort. Predictable things are good, and consistency is king. To that end, this beautiful wood calendar can help preschoolers feel like they have some semblance of control over their environment, and understand what happens during a specific week or month. They can count and figure out, for themselves, just how many days stand between them and a specific milestone. Oh, and as a bonus, it makes math and counting actually a fun hands-on activity. Moon Picnic’s beechwood calendar is made up of magnetic discs that kids position on days of the week. It comes with 55 movable discs, including 12 month discs and 31 day coins. And of course, there are themed discs to mark the biggies: The day they finally get to open gifts, or switch homes, or finally get to go to the beach. Will this end the continuous refrain of “how much longer until…”? Not likely. But a handsome heirloom-quality educational toy like this one will at least serve as a great distraction. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
