A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...