Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor precision. For high action fans, try threading this fire engine; for smaller hands, try this sweet farm set; and for older kids, try sewing stuffed animals.
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
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Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
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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 clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
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“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
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