Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
Immersive. Enchanting. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
A practical guide for navigating conversations with your child about racism, including helpful What You Could Say scripts on important...
For many children, kindness needs to be explicitly taught. Parents and teachers only need a few prompts to help their...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...