Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
Very cool, very S.T.E.A.M. Bring 2D concepts into large-scale 3D. Foster creativity, experimentation and patience using modular + magnetic constraints....
Fun-yet-safe. A positive way of exploring power play themes.
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
Winner of the 2018 best children’s game by the Kinderspiel des Jahres jury. Perfect for learning how to follow multi-step...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
Consider this your guide and script for how to respond and deepen your child’s understanding of math. Learn how to...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
If you want to raise a child who grows up to be a resilient, problem-solving, persistent and adaptable adult, let...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
Brain differences make it hard for a child to control their behavior. Understanding your child’s impulsive behaviors can help you...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...