Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
A reversible puzzle? So clever! One side is set in Spring, the other in Fall – both have delightful patterns...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Brain differences make it hard for a child to control their behavior. Understanding your child’s impulsive behaviors can help you...
A practical how-to guide filled with links to buy what you need if your child is doing distance learning. Here...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
It may feel like a number of impulsive behaviors are seemingly normal for children. But what is ‘normal’? In this...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...