A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
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...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...