Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!