An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
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...