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!
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...