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Take the 1-minute check.
Tell us your child's age, a nickname if you like, and how a few everyday things usually go. No account, no long forms.
Made by a dad, for busy parents
Find out what your child is ready to do next.
A free 1-minute check shows what your child already handles on their own, and the one thing they're ready to try next. Then one small real-life challenge a week. No screens for your child. No subscription.
Take the free checkNo account9 quick tapsNot a test, not a score
Small steps. Bigger tomorrows.
Hand it over. Don't take over.
Personalized
in 1 minute
No screens
for your child
Adjusts
week by week
Free
to start
It's not that they can't. They just haven't had the chance.
Our check has an answer most quizzes don't: "Hasn't had the chance yet."
Answer honestly, and you may be surprised how often it's the true answer. That's the good news. Something they've simply never had the chance to practice is often the easiest place to start. It doesn't take a program, a tutor or an app. It mostly takes handing it over.
Your child doesn't need more help. They need a little less, at the right moment.
HOW IT WORKS
One minute to start. A few minutes a week to keep going.
Quick. Personal. Useful.2
See what they're ready for.
Instantly: the one thing we recommend practicing first, then what they're already doing, what they're building, and what they haven't had the chance to try yet. Your first challenge arrives in your inbox, free.
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One real-life challenge a week.
A few minutes to set up, then a little practice during the week, inside your normal routine. Your child gets a printable mission card. You tap one button to tell us how it went, and next week's challenge adjusts.
No app and no screens for your child. Just your kitchen, your hallway and the grocery store.
Small missions. Real-life wins.
A few examples from the plan.
Ages 6 to 8The Morning Captain
Follows a 3-step picture card each morning. The card is the boss, not you.
Ages 6 to 8Order Up
Says their own order at a cafe, with you right beside them.
Ages 9 to 10The Snack Budget
Picks snacks for two people within a set amount, then pays.
Ages 9 to 10Try Before You Ask
Tries up to three ideas before asking you for help.
Ages 11 to 12The Night-Before Pack
Makes their own weekday checklist and packs from it.
Ages 11 to 12Ask the Expert
Has a real conversation with a librarian, coach or teacher, then reports back.
Every challenge comes in three age versions, so a 6-year-old and an 11-year-old each get one that fits.
The hardest part isn't for your child. It's for you.
It's staying quiet for ten more seconds. It's watching the cereal spill and not grabbing the box. It's letting them search for the shoe when you can see it from here.
Pluckett has one rule: hand it over, don't take over. When your child gets stuck, you don't jump in. You take one small step at a time:
Every time you wait instead of fixing, your child gets a rep.
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Wait. Let them work it out.
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Prompt. "What could you try?"
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Hint. One small clue.
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Show once. Then hand it straight back.
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Together. Only as the last step.
Every challenge gives you the exact words to say, and tells you when to say nothing at all.
Start free. Keep going for $5.
The check
FreeYour child's next step, plus what they're already doing, building and ready to practice
Week 1
Free, in your inboxThe full first challenge, the exact words to say, and a printable mission card
Weeks 2 to 8
$5, one timeSeven more challenges in your child's plan, each adjusted to how last week went, plus mission cards and small everyday moments
Week 8
IncludedRetake the check and see where your answers changed
$5 one time, for one child's 8-week plan.
One-time payment. No subscription. No automatic charge. After 8 weeks, you can choose to continue. Or not.
Is Pluckett right for your family?
It's for you if:
- You want your child to do more on their own, but you're not sure where to start
- You'd rather they practice in real life than on another screen
- You can spare a few minutes a week, plus a little patience
It's not the right fit if:
- You're looking for help with your child's development, behavior or emotions. A doctor or another qualified professional is the right first step for that.
- You're looking for an app to keep your child busy
We're starting Pluckett with a small group of families. We read every message, every piece of feedback and every “Something else” answer from the check, and use them to make Pluckett better.
Questions parents ask
No. It's a quick check-in based on what you see at home. There are no scores, no grades and no wrong answers.
About 5 to 15 minutes to set up, then a little practice inside things you already do, like breakfast, the school run or a trip to the shop.
That's normal, and it's useful information. Tap "Didn't try yet" or "We did it together," and next week's challenge gets easier or smaller.
No. Your child gets a printable mission card. Everything happens in real life.
Every challenge has a safety note. Anything outside the home happens with you within sight and close enough to step in.
Their age, your answers, and a nickname only if you choose to add one. No full names, photos, schools or birthdays. You can ask us to delete everything at any time.
You retake the check and see what changed. If you'd like more, you can choose to continue. Nothing is charged automatically.
Each plan is built for one child, because a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old need different challenges. Start with one, and take the check again for another child whenever you're ready.
Tomorrow morning could go a little differently.
Picture it: the bag is already by the door. Nobody said "shoes" four times. And your child looks just a little bit proud of themselves. It starts with one minute and nine taps.
Take the free check