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.
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
“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 –...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
A primer on why and how learning to spell is such a powerful and fundamental concept for early learners and...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
For many children, kindness needs to be explicitly taught. Parents and teachers only need a few prompts to help their...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...