The grocery store theme helps children practice imitation and build imagination. It is recommended for ages 2 and up. This kit includes the following: a board book titled Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert ; a board book titled Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell ; a wooden peg fruit picnic basket puzzle ; a plastic basket with nine plastic vegetables ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear backpack...

Introduces the concept of writing where children develop the ability to match letters to sounds and string letters together to make words. Recommended for 4 and up. Kit includes: 1 book titled Bunny cakes by Rosemary Wells ; 1 book titled Harold and the purple crayon by Crockett Johnson ; 1 Lakewood magic board ; 8 story blocks ; 1 activity guide packaged in clear backpack with a contents list.

This backpack introduces children to social studies by learning about their community. It is recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a hardback book titled When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic ; a paperback book titled Community Helpers From A to Z by Bobbie Kalman and Niki Walker ; Melissa & Doug wooden Joey magnet pretend play (1 boy figure, 1 stand, 6 outfits [consisting of 26 magnetic pieces: 5 piece fireman, 3 piece policeman,...

Introduces the concept of friendship and sharing where children learn to get along with others is an important part of being a good citizen. Recommended for 3 and up. Kit includes: 1 book titled Being friends by Karen Beaumont ; 1 book titled Making friends by Fred Rogers ; 1 picture dominoes game (28 pieces) ; 2 friends hand puppets (boy and girl) ; 1 activity guide packaged in a clear backpack with a contents list.

"Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children 5 different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Using this Academy can help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence. Support critical thought processes; aid in fine motor skill development; explore large muscle movements through play; build hand eye-coordination."-- A fun and satisfying block puzzle...

This kit help encourages children to have a positive self-esteem and to learn what makes them special. It helps points out differences and similarities between people. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson ; a book titled I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont ; a book titled Whoever You Are by Mem Fox ; a I Never Forget a Face Matching Game ; a plastic mirror ; an activity guide with recommendations...

This backpack introduces children to language arts by focusing on words dealing with music. It is recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a paperback book titled I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello by Barbara S. Garriel ; a paperback book titled Musical Instruments from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman ; a Melissa & Doug wooden musical instruments puzzle with sound effects ; a Melissa & Doug 10-piece musical instrument set consisting...

Introduces the concept of cause and effect where young children learn that they can make things happen by interacting with objects and people. Recommended for ages 2 and up. Kit includes: book titled Beep! Beep! Peekaboo! by Dawn Sirett ; book titled Touch and feel playtime by DK Publishing ; 1 Melissa & Doug pounding bench with 1 wooden hammer ; 1 plastic camera ; 1 activity guide packaged in a clear backpack with a contents list.