Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...