Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved by Plinkit expert and speech pathologist, Kim Christensen.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Beautiful. Handmade by Balinese artists in collaboration with a Brooklyn design firm. A fun way of building hand-eye coordination, motor...
Fun-yet-safe. A positive way of exploring power play themes.
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
*Yet* – Three letters that may change your child’s outlook on life, even among the youngest learners. Learn how the...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...