A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...