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:...

"Use the [materials provided] to help your child develop an understanding of cause and effect. 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.

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 Melissa & Doug wooden musical instruments puzzle with sound effects ; a Melissa & Doug 10-piece musical instrument set consisting of 2 brass cymbals, 1 metal triangle with 1 striker, 1 wooden chino...

This backpack allows children to use their imagination by imitating the people around them, specifically with regards to vehicles of all types. It is recommended for ages 1 and up. This kit includes the following: a board book titled Trucks (Baby Touch and Feel) by Dawn Sirett ; a board book titled My First Trucks by Sarah Davis ; a boxed set of DK My First Things That Go Touch and Feel Picture Cards (16 cards plus an instruction card in a cardboard...

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 children to the concept of length by measuring toy snakes and other objects. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled Hide and Snake by Keith Baker ; a book titled Length (from the series Math counts) by Henry Pluckrose; a Melissa and Doug sack of 6 plastic snakes ; 1 jumbo tape measure ; 1 Unifix ladder ; 100 Unifix snap cubes ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are...

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,...

Helps children learn how to group and categorize objects by exploring differences in shape, size, and color. Recommended for ages 2 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled My Very First Book of Colors by Eric Carle ; a book titled My First Colors: let's learn them all by Sarah Davis and Dawn Sirett ; 1 wooden stacking rainbow puzzle, 1 set of Baby's first blocks; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are...

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...