A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
A practical guide for navigating conversations with your child about racism, including helpful What You Could Say scripts on important...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...