Family Engagement

3 years & up. Children are fascinated with (and sometimes afraid of) bugs! This kit and the related activities will introduce your child to some common characteristics of insects. Be cautioned! Your child may turn into a Bug Collector! Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and… More »

3 years & up. The ability to recognize and extend a repeating pattern is important for math, but also crucial for early reading (think of spelling patterns!). With this kit and the related activities, your child will learn to identify, create, and extend patterns. These skills lay important foundations for school readiness. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. Supports parent involvement and early learning through… More »

3 years & up. Children are fascinated with nature, both with plants and animals. This kit and the related activities will explore the natural world while building the important skills of scientific inquiry: asking, observing, experimenting, and drawing conclusions. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An… More »

3 years & up. Children are naturally curious about things that are alike and different in their world. Help your child develop an understanding of what "opposite" means while applying the concept to everyday activities. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families… More »

3 years & up. Counting is more than reciting numbers that have been memorized in sequence. This kit and the related activities will help develop an understanding that numbers represent sets of objects and each number matches one object in a set. Being able to match or pair items one-to-one is an important concept for math readiness. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early… More »

3 years & up. Children are never too young to build an understanding of personal health. Together with your child, learn to identify healthful foods, recognize food groups, and increase awareness of healthy nutritional choices. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. Supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families to enrich… More »

3 years & up. Explore the tools and vocabulary of measurement that is all around us. Learning the broad concepts of measurement, volume, and size will provide your child with a knowledgeable advantage in math. With this kit and the related activities, your child will practice measuring with standard units (feet, inches) and non-standard units (foot, unit cubes). Children will use the language of measurement while developing an understanding of spatial and size relationships. Includes hands-on… More »

Grades K - 2. This Parent Guide contains strategies, tricks, tips, examples, explanations and vocabulary to empower parents of Kindergarten through 2nd grade students. A great way to get parents involved in reinforcing student learning at home or helping with homework.

Every twist & turn of this fun-filled, family event supports children as they transition into kindergarten. Route clue cards and a school map guide families to 10 classroom pit stops filled with challenging activities aligned with ELA and Math Common Core Standards and school readiness skills. Includes all manipulatives needed to easily accommodate up to 100 families to race around your school. Plus, each family receives a parent brochure filled with transition tips and learning strategies correlated… More »

Grades K - 5. Ten Minute Talks are mini-workshops for parents that allow you to turn a PYO/PTA meeting, a school performance or even an entertaining night of BINGO into a "teachable moment." Each mini-workshop CD includes a presentation slideshow, presenter script, and 50 parent brochures to make it easy for schools to quickly share strategies / tips with parents in a matter of minutes.

Grades K - 5. Ten Minute Talks are mini-workshops for parents that allow you to turn a PYO/PTA meeting, a school performance or even an entertaining night of BINGO into a "teachable moment." Each mini-workshop CD includes a presentation slideshow, presenter script, and 50 parent brochures to make it easy for schools to quickly share strategies / tips with parents in a matter of minutes.

Grades K - 5. Set of 25 parent brochures for the Summer Reading Ten Minute Talks mini-workshop (item # 53433). Quickly share strategies/tips with parents in a matter of minutes.

Grade 3. With this Parent Guide, get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement. This helpful guide allows parents to easily reinforce what the teacher is doing in the classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities for their children, bridging the gap between school and home!

4 years & up. Achieve school readiness skills with this backpack filled with activities and a book selected for family engagement and independent learning. Includes a bilingual family guide.

3 years & up. Set children up for success with this comprehensive set of school essentials. Ideal for individual use at home or in the classroom, this set includes school supplies and materials designed to support interdisciplinary learning. This set includes: Dry Erase Board Set, set of 8 Large Crayons, set of 8 Broad Tip Markers, one pair of Safety Scissors, 50 Sheet Pack of Assorted Construction Paper, one Large Grip Pencil, one Glue Stick, and six Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Stix.

3 years & up. Get your child all the basics they will need to get excited about school! There are so many ways young students learn, from experiencing different textures to writing. This kit includes crayons, a book, a puzzle, a journal, a single playfoam and an activity calendar.

4 years & up. Help children refine skills and prepare for school with this interactive transition kit! The materials, combined with a bilingual activity calendar, provide children with opportunities to enhance their understanding of beginning language, literacy, math, motor and social skills.

3 years & up. This kit includes an abundance of items perfect for experimenting STEM concepts. The tools touch many STEM themes, from building creations from LEGO® DUPLO® and following activity cards, to learning about amazing manmade structures. Users will be able to practice the scientific method and will be able to experience building their own fantastic creations with help from fun-shaped blocks to parts that mimic the world around us. Includes 328 pieces.

4 years & up. Set your child up for kindergarten success! Promote early literacy development with fun, hands-on activities and a book that highlights emerging reading skills. Includes bilingual strategies to enhance learning.

Each clear, lightweight vinyl backpack features 2 pockets with zippered closures. Adjustable shoulder straps so it will fit children of all sizes. 12"H. Set of 10.

2 years & up. Clear, lightweight vinyl backpack features 2 pockets with zippered closures. Adjustable shoulder straps so it will fit children of all sizes. Measures 12"H.

3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of zoo animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different zoo animals, some familiar and others unique, with this fun bingo game using real images. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of farm animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different farm animals, some familiar and others unique, with this fun bingo game using real images. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of forest animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different forest animals, some familiar and others unique, with this fun bingo game using real images. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.