Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
An ideal platform for S.T.E.A.M education and spatial + kinetic awareness. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for how it...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
Teasing, name-calling, social exclusion or any other general unkindness that specifically relates to race, gender, religion or any aspects of...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...