An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...