A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
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...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...