Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math concepts for opening your own café. Also inspires dramatic play, language-building and social skills.
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...