"Use the [materials provided] to help your child develop their memory. Allow your child to explore the items. Model how to use the items while allowing her the freedom to explore new ways to play with the toys."--Activity Guide.

Helps children understand their emotions and acceptable ways to express them. Recommended for ages 4 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled Lots of Feelings by Shelley Rotner; a book titled My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss; 1 set of understanding emotion cards on a ring ; Emotion-oes board game ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear backpack with a contents list included.

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.

This backpack introduces children to math by counting fish. It is recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a board book titled Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert ; a book titled Ten Little Fish by Audrey Wood ; 14 vinyl fish counters ; a Melissa and Doug wooden fish peg puzzle ; a Melissa and Doug wooden box of magnetic numbers and math symbols ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear...

This kit introduces children to Social Studies by helping them learn how our economy works and can lead to a better understanding of how we earn, spend, and save money. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled Pizza at Sally's ; a book titled The Pizza That We Made ; a plastic phone with base ; a Melissa & Doug wooden pizza party set (1 wooden box + 1 pizza cutter, 1 pizza pan, 6 pizza slices, 1 spatula and toppings:...

Introduces the concept of cause and effect where young children learn that they can make things happen by interacting with objects and people. Kit includes: book titled Pop-up peekaboo! First words by Clare Lloyd ; book titled Touch and feel playtime by DK Publishing ; 1 wooden pounding bench with 1 ; 1 plastic camera ; 1 activity guide packaged in a 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,...

This kit encourages physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Recommended for ages 4 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled Exercise ; a book titled Get Up and Go! ; a CD titled Preschool Aerobic Fun ; 2 cloth fitness dice ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear backpack with a contents list included.

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 apple with caterpillar attached with string ; a plastic basket with nine plastic vegetables ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a...