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...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...