A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...