The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
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,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
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
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....