Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Beautiful. Handmade by Balinese artists in collaboration with a Brooklyn design firm. A fun way of building hand-eye coordination, motor...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Fun-yet-safe. A positive way of exploring power play themes.
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
This! Its giant-ness makes it excitingly attractive. Nothing like the potential of a crashing tower to elicit big rolling laughter....
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.