Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
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 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...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
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 Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...