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...

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...

The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...

A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...

Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...

Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.

Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...

A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...

Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.

Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...

“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner

Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...

Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it’s expected, healthy and natural....

Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...

Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...

Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...

Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....

Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...

Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...

Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...

A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...

“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street