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A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
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...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
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Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.