Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
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...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...