Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...