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!
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...