Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Electrifying! Winner of multiple toy awards. Take it up a notch with light, sound + motion.
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...