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...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
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...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...