Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Very cool, very S.T.E.A.M. Bring 2D concepts into large-scale 3D. Foster creativity, experimentation and patience using modular + magnetic constraints....
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
We searched high and low for the ideal indoor bowling set – sturdy pins, weighted (but soft) ball…and this one...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...