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...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...