All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Immersive. Enchanting. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense...
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Ping pong anywhere and everywhere! This inventive corknet is sturdy, yet portable. A fun game for gross motor and spatial...
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...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...