A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
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.