Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having them measure objects that are meaningful to them – stuffed animals, siblings, themselves!
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
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...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
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.
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...