The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together is great for fine motor development, mathematizing their world and appreciating the art of conversation. Voted best kids chef knife by America’s Test Kitchen.
Fast-paced and awesomely fun. Air hockey meets foosball – with magnets! Award-winner designed in Denmark and known as one of...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Your child’s very own superheroes in the powerful way they imagine them to be. Blank wooden figurines with moveable elastic...
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
Physical and mental dexterity required. Teach your child’s brain and body to work together.
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
Ping pong anywhere and everywhere! This inventive corknet is sturdy, yet portable. A fun game for gross motor and spatial...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
Learn how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior or big emotions with empathy. Use our go-to parenting scripts for...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Help your child learn how to resolve a social conflict on their own with this framework – Wheel of Choices.
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...