Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Helpful phrases and scripts to respond to your child when they ask about other children’s challenges or about a child...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...