This is the stuff indoor dreams are made of. More than a gross motor tool, it’s a symbol of reasonable risk and self-confidence for kids. Add the rock wall / slide for extra glee.
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
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,...
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...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
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...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...