Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes. Pairs well with our Clever + Creative Project-Based Learning Ideas.
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Super cool! An irresistible activity book with outstanding artwork. Wordless – ready for wild imaginations and vivid storytelling. Mysteries untold.
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
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...
Learn how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior or big emotions with empathy. Use our go-to parenting scripts for...
Keep your child safe from danger and empower them to be safe. Teach your child to protect themselves with important...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....