Magical + fantastical. Daydreams are made of stories like this. An excellent read aloud that easily allows you to increase critical thinking and curiosity.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
Immersive. Enchanting. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
For many children, kindness needs to be explicitly taught. Parents and teachers only need a few prompts to help their...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....