Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy days, long weekends and quiet afternoons. Partners well with our easy/no-prep self-directed activities.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Spark conversation with these beautiful communication cards. I Heard Your Feelings and What Do I Do? flash cards also help...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
An ideal platform for S.T.E.A.M education and spatial + kinetic awareness. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for how it...
Super cool! An irresistible activity book with outstanding artwork. Wordless – ready for wild imaginations and vivid storytelling. Mysteries untold.
Physical and mental dexterity required. Teach your child’s brain and body to work together.
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...