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.
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?
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Super cool! An irresistible activity book with outstanding artwork. Wordless – ready for wild imaginations and vivid storytelling. Mysteries untold.
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
“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 –...
A practical how-to guide filled with links to buy what you need if your child is doing distance learning. Here...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Helpful phrases and scripts to respond to your child when they ask about other children’s challenges or about a child...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...