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.
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Easy-to-use cards to encourage your little yogi to twist, bend, breathe and practice mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness are proven to...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
We love the simplicity + and easy storage of this design. Beginner chess and checker strategies are excellent for kids...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
A practical guide for navigating conversations with your child about racism, including helpful What You Could Say scripts on important...
*Yet* – Three letters that may change your child’s outlook on life, even among the youngest learners. Learn how the...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
If you want to raise a child who grows up to be a resilient, problem-solving, persistent and adaptable adult, let...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...