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.
Easy-to-use cards to encourage your little yogi to twist, bend, breathe and practice mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness are proven to...
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!
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
Physical and mental dexterity required. Teach your child’s brain and body to work together.
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...