An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...