So many ways to play this one (because there are so many ways to learn). Pack to match the destination and hone critical thinking skills, follow simple instructions while building vocabulary, or simply fill the suitcase with your favorite items.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...