Where intentional parents come to learn the essentials.
Including children in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how it is helpful...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
The benefits of letting your child be bored and five ways to teach your child how to move through boredom....
Learn why patience is a learned skill and essential for character and academic development, and seven key strategies to teach...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Early learners learn best through hands-on, self-directed experiences. Try our Project-Learning Bingo – 24 project-based learning ideas to fuel your...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Discover how your child’s brain and body are emotionally and physically processing their anger, and strategies and tools to help...
Key strategies and tools to use before, during and after your child’s angry outbursts – all in a simple printable...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak. A helpful mnemonic to remind your child that words are powerful.
Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Help your child learn how to resolve a social conflict on their own with this framework – Wheel of Choices.
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Mindfulness…for kids? Yes, indeed! Here’s how you can help your child infuse it naturally into their daily routine.
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do, easy to...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Brain differences make it hard for a child to control their behavior. Understanding your child’s impulsive behaviors can help you...
Identify what anger looks like across different developmental ages and understand what is a typical anger expression and what is...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Early learners learn best through hands-on, self-directed experiences. Try our Project-Learning Bingo – 24 project-based learning ideas to fuel your...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Speedy feet will delight in this authentic go-kart designed for young drivers. Helps build core strength, gross motor skills and...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
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