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.
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
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 –...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
New twist on the classic tug-of-war that will have the whole family laughing and active. Add a dose of healthy...
Easy-to-use cards to encourage your little yogi to twist, bend, breathe and practice mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness are proven to...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...