Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Winner of Best Book of the Year by several publications. Whimsical text and charming illustrations will help your child see...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...