Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...