Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home is hard. Here’s our...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...