Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...