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.
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
An ideal platform for S.T.E.A.M education and spatial + kinetic awareness. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for how it...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Super cool! An irresistible activity book with outstanding artwork. Wordless – ready for wild imaginations and vivid storytelling. Mysteries untold.
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
A practical guide for navigating conversations with your child about racism, including helpful What You Could Say scripts on important...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...