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....
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Fast-paced and awesomely fun. Air hockey meets foosball – with magnets! Award-winner designed in Denmark and known as one of...
Easy-to-use cards to encourage your little yogi to twist, bend, breathe and practice mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness are proven to...
Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most...
Beyond giant play. The one and only jumbo bubbles kit that comes with two unique wands and the Dr. Zigs...
Ping pong anywhere and everywhere! This inventive corknet is sturdy, yet portable. A fun game for gross motor and spatial...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
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...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Consider this your guide and script for how to respond and deepen your child’s understanding of math. Learn how to...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
Empower your child to manage their emotions and regain control in heated situations with *STOP!*
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.