Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy days, long weekends and quiet afternoons. Partners well with our easy/no-prep self-directed activities.
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Learn why patience is a learned skill and essential for character and academic development, and seven key strategies to teach...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...