A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
“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....
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...