A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...