Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to your Helper Green Basket. Made in Austria by one of the best spinning top manufacturers.
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Fun-yet-safe. A positive way of exploring power play themes.
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
This! Its giant-ness makes it excitingly attractive. Nothing like the potential of a crashing tower to elicit big rolling laughter....
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
A practical guide for navigating conversations with your child about racism, including helpful What You Could Say scripts on important...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
It may feel like a number of impulsive behaviors are seemingly normal for children. But what is ‘normal’? In this...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...