Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
“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...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...