A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats the perseverance, focus + satisfaction of completing a puzzle – go super power of *yet*!
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Learn why patience is a learned skill and essential for character and academic development, and seven key strategies to teach...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...