With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and expand your child’s voice. Character-play and storytelling are key for cognitive development.
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....
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
A simple tool to help your child describe a universe of facial expressions, and to name feelings and emotions with...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...