A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...