A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
(Beautiful) bingo with a twist. Bonus fun – it’s multilingual! And for those times you can’t stop having fun with...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...