Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
“And I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my teachers, Plinkit….” Comes with free Movie Maker app to capture...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Super cool! An irresistible activity book with outstanding artwork. Wordless – ready for wild imaginations and vivid storytelling. Mysteries untold.
Consider this your guide and script for how to respond and deepen your child’s understanding of math. Learn how to...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
Learn how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior or big emotions with empathy. Use our go-to parenting scripts for...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
A practical guide for navigating conversations with your child about racism, including helpful What You Could Say scripts on important...
If you want to raise a child who grows up to be a resilient, problem-solving, persistent and adaptable adult, let...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...