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.
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
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.)
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
An ideal platform for S.T.E.A.M education and spatial + kinetic awareness. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for how it...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
Learn how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior or big emotions with empathy. Use our go-to parenting scripts for...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
For many children, kindness needs to be explicitly taught. Parents and teachers only need a few prompts to help their...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...