Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Fast-paced and awesomely fun. Air hockey meets foosball – with magnets! Award-winner designed in Denmark and known as one of...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
It may feel like a number of impulsive behaviors are seemingly normal for children. But what is ‘normal’? In this...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Empower your child to manage their emotions and regain control in heated situations with *STOP!*
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...