A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!