Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking turns, teamwork and communication. Simple, easy-to-follow instructions for young learners. From famed French toy company, Djeco.
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...