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.
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,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...