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...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...