A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
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...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...