Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
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,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
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...