For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
New twist on the classic tug-of-war that will have the whole family laughing and active. Add a dose of healthy...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...