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...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
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...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...