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.
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
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...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
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...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Parents are often unsure of how to talk to young children about race. But it is real and it is...
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...
Keep your child safe from danger and empower them to be safe. Teach your child to protect themselves with important...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....