The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
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.
Fast-paced and awesomely fun. Air hockey meets foosball – with magnets! Award-winner designed in Denmark and known as one of...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Parents are often unsure of how to talk to young children about race. But it is real and it is...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Keep your child safe from danger and empower them to be safe. Teach your child to protect themselves with important...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...