A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control and precision) and provide excellent hand-eye coordination and visual-spatial practice. Also, a fun way of instilling patience and persistence.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
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,...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...