An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
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...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...