Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....