Play is one of the most powerful ways young children learn. The Purpose Meets Play Toolkit gives preschool teachers and childcare programs everything they need to support meaningful, standards-aligned learning through play. Designed specifically for early childhood classrooms, this all-in-one learning center helps teachers turn everyday play into intentional learning experiences. The toolkit includes scripted, easy-to-follow lessons across 8 key developmental areas, making it simple to guide student-led exploration while still meeting learning objectives. Whether children are exploring the seasons, sorting colorful manipulatives, or building with hands-on materials, teachers can confidently facilitate purposeful play all year long.
Perfect for preschool classrooms, Pre-K programs, and childcare centers, this kit supports small-group learning while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and discovery.
Highlights
Designed for small-group centers with up to 4 children at a time
Includes hands-on manipulatives that support early math, science, and motor development
Each lesson incorporates four types of play: games with rules, fine and gross motor play, imaginative play, and constructive play
Flexible lesson sequence allows teachers to use activities in any order to match their classroom needs
All materials are stored in a durable, easy-to-organize plastic tote for convenient classroom use
Includes a 3-year eBook license with exclusive digital resources, activity guides, and support materials
What’s Included:
4 Dual lens magnifiers
4 Phoneme phones
72 Neighborhood Wheels Counters
1 Tactile Turtles Math Activity Set
1 Reading Rods® Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness set
2 Sea Animal Dice Poppers
163 Straws and connectors
2 Sets attribute blocks
6 Sorting circles
4 Modeling dough containers 2.0 oz
1 Set Express Your Feelings™ Sensory Bottles
6 Rainbow bean bags
100 Snap Cubes®
2 Blank spinners
4 Jumbo tweezers
3 Teacher Guides
Storage Bin
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