Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner