Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
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...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...