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Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...