The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street