How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Electrifying! Winner of multiple toy awards. Take it up a notch with light, sound + motion.
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Consider this your guide and script for how to respond and deepen your child’s understanding of math. Learn how to...
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
If you want to raise a child who grows up to be a resilient, problem-solving, persistent and adaptable adult, let...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....