So many ways to play this one (because there are so many ways to learn). Pack to match the destination and hone critical thinking skills, follow simple instructions while building vocabulary, or simply fill the suitcase with your favorite items.
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...