Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home is hard. Here’s our...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
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 read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...