Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor precision. For high action fans, try threading this fire engine; for smaller hands, try this sweet farm set; and for older kids, try sewing stuffed animals.
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...