Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes. Pairs well with our Clever + Creative Project-Based Learning Ideas.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
A simple tool to help your child describe a universe of facial expressions, and to name feelings and emotions with...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak – to consider the impact of their words (vs. their intent). A helpful...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Parents are often unsure of how to talk to young children about race. But it is real and it is...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...