A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control and precision) and provide excellent hand-eye coordination and visual-spatial practice. Also, a fun way of instilling patience and persistence.
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...