Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
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,...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Ping pong anywhere and everywhere! This inventive corknet is sturdy, yet portable. A fun game for gross motor and spatial...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...