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.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
For many children, kindness needs to be explicitly taught. Parents and teachers only need a few prompts to help their...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...