A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...