Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
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...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...