Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
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...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
“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...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...