How to Use Screen-Free Games and Books for Learning in the Classroom and Homeschool A new school year brings new routines, new classrooms, new friends—and lots of opportunities for children to learn through play. Whether you’re a preschool teacher preparing…
Waiting Room Activities for Kids (Without a Tablet) Whether you’re waiting for a pediatrician appointment, sitting at the dentist’s office, or spending time in a therapy clinic, one thing is almost guaranteed: waiting can feel like forever when you have…
If you’ve ever found yourself anxiously waiting for your food while your child starts climbing under the table, coloring on the menu, or asking, “Is our food ready yet?” every 30 seconds, you’re not alone. Eating out with kids can…
Back-to-school season is about so much more than new backpacks, fresh pencils, and the perfect lunchbox. It’s a fresh start—a chance to spark excitement, build confidence, and create positive routines that help children love learning from day one. Whether your…
Walk down the toy aisle and you’ll find countless toys that tell children exactly what to do. Push this button. Follow these directions. Complete this one task. While there’s certainly a place for structured activities, some of the most meaningful…
If you’ve recently found Giplings on TikTok, welcome! You may have seen thousands of people asking the same question: “What are those little ducks?” It’s a fair question. At first glance, they’re just colorful little ducks that link together. But…
Do you remember family road trips before every child had a tablet in their hands? The windows were our entertainment. We searched for cows in the fields, counted license plates from different states, watched storms roll across the horizon, and…
Have you ever watched a child struggle to button their coat, hold a pencil, or zip up their backpack? While these everyday tasks may seem simple to adults, they require a set of important abilities known as fine motor skills.…
All My Ducks in a Row: A Children’s Book for Moms Who Feel Like They Need to Have It All Together Motherhood comes with a lot of pressure. We’re expected to remember appointments, pack lunches, keep the house running, manage…
How Duck-links Anywhere Supports People with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Other Developmental Differences Play is more than entertainment. For many individuals with developmental differences, it is a meaningful way to build skills, confidence, and connection. The Duck-links Anywhere Game…
