Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
Electrifying! Winner of multiple toy awards. Take it up a notch with light, sound + motion.
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
A chemistry adventure. Or do you prefer polymers or olfactory science? Thumbs up for playing in science.
The ultimate discovery kit. Winner of just about every brainy, creative award. Designed by award winning educator, Vivian Belmont.
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
Put letters into context to strengthen letter identification. Go head – Send (not so subtle) messages!
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Create your own magical land. Comes with everything you need – real branches, twine, shells, moss and glue gun. Imagine...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
Mind-bending robot construction kits. Award-winner in design, engineering and creativity. Plus these (based on da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man).
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they’re a...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
“Does it make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” is a helpful cueing system to help your...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
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