The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
*Yet* – Three letters that may change your child’s outlook on life, even among the youngest learners. Learn how the...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...