The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...