Very cool, very S.T.E.A.M. Bring 2D concepts into large-scale 3D. Foster creativity, experimentation and patience using modular + magnetic constraints....
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
Electrifying! Winner of multiple toy awards. Take it up a notch with light, sound + motion.
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Empower your child to manage their emotions and regain control in heated situations with *STOP!*
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...