Where time starts to make sense for kids.
Educator-designed, sensory-based learning tools for home and classroom use.
Meet the Countdown Calendar 4Kids
Turning 'How Many Sleeps?' Into Hands-On Learning
Our Countdown Calendar 4kids is more than just a product, it’s a learning tool that bridges the gap between play and education. Designed for children aged 3 and up, it helps toddlers and young learners:
- Helps children feel confident with time, not just count it
- Builds skills that support school readiness and real learning outcomes
- Strengthen fine motor and hand eye coordination skills
- Fosters connection through shared learning with parents and educators
Loved by Teachers & Parents
Trusted by caregivers and educators.
Designed for Little Hands
Safe, durable, and easy to use.
Customisable Fun
Add personal drawings or pictures to make the calendar uniquely yours.
Learning Through Play
Promotes tactile engagement and cognitive development.
What Parents Are Saying
“As an educational psychologist and a mother of two, I use the Countdown Calendar 4Kids in both my practice and at home. It helps children visualise time, reducing anxiety around waiting and transitions. I’ve seen a real shift. From simply waiting to confidently counting, talking about days, feeling more in control and knowing what’s coming next.”
Lucia – Educational Psychologist
“A shout out to The Little Sensory Studio for not only adding excitement to our holiday build up but also helping me manage expectations and empowering my kids to get a get a sense of when our big day was coming! The minute the last ring came off they were already thinking about the next cool thing to count down to!!”
Dana – Mom of two
“My students truly enjoy using the Countdown Calendar 4Kids in our classroom. It has become a trusted resource for building time awareness in an engaging and age-appropriate way.”
Karla – Learning Support Specialist
“Before using the Countdown Calendar 4kids, I assumed my children understood time. Paper countdowns helped us track days, but now our family actively talks about time, routines, and what’s coming next, rather than just waiting.”
Claudia – Mama
How it works
Easy to Use, Fun to Explore
Mark the Occasion
Select a meaningful event, such as a birthday, holiday, or school milestone that your child is looking forward to.
Make it Personal
Use the window pocket to add drawings, photos, or event cards, making the countdown personally relevant and emotionally engaging.
Count the Days
Count the Days Attach the tactile fabric rings and invite your child to move one each day as the event approaches.
Celebrate & Reuse
When the day arrives, celebrate together! Then reset the calendar and begin counting down to the next special moment.
Designed by an Educator.
Developed Through Observation, Inquiry & Play
Founded by international educator and learning specialist Gabriela Nobrega Zehner, The Little Sensory Studio was created from a simple belief:
Children learn best when abstract concepts become visible, meaningful, and hands-on.
Drawing on years of experience across early childhood, elementary, and learning support settings in international schools, Gabriela combines educational practice, sensory learning, and inquiry-based exploration to create learning systems that support both children and the adults guiding them.
Today, TLSS partners with educators, specialists, school leaders, and families to support meaningful learning experiences across classrooms and homes.
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Support children’s understanding of time in a simple, meaningful way.
Discover the Countdown Calendar 4Kids for home or classroom use.