Early Literacy Kits

Northwest Regional Library System offers 18 unique Early Literacy Kits that introduce early literacy skills to preschool-age children. Each kit includes books, toys, and activity ideas that help build language, reading, and critical thinking skills. These kits can be used for library storytimes or as passive programming materials.

Each STEM kit includes a list of contents, games and activities, instructions for use, and programming ideas.

Availability: Full Members Only

Length of Loan: 2 Weeks (unless otherwise noted)

Designated Users: Library Staff and Patrons*

Delivery Method: Statewide Delivery

*In-library use only; kits may not be checked out.

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All About Animals

Learn all about animal characteristics and habitats with the books and activities in this new Early Literacy Kit.
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All About Colors

This kit explores color identification, matching, and counting skills.
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All About Feelings and Emotions

Explore emotions, feelings, and moods in this social-emotional early literacy kit.
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All About Friendship

Explore friendship, relationships, and belonging in this social-emotional early literacy kit.
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All About Kindness

Explore kindness, empathy, and appropriate social behaviors in this social-emotional early literacy kit.
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All About Numbers

This kit makes learning numbers fun!
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Contents of the All About the Alphabet Early Literacy Kit

All About the Alphabet

This kit makes learning the alphabet fun!
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All About the Five Senses

Learn all about site, sound, smell, taste, and touch with the books and activities in this new Early Literacy Kit.
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Behind the Little Red Door Social-Emotional Activity Kit contents

Behind the Little Red Door Social-Emotional Activity Kit

Promote social-emotional competence, creativity and storytelling with an all-in-one kit based on the book by Coy Bowles, Behind the Little Red Door.
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Community and Careers

Explore community and careers in this social-emotional early literacy kit.
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Contents of the Get Ready for Kindergarten Early Literacy Kit

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Help prepare children for kindergarten with this kit.
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Contents of the Gingerbread Man steam puppets and early literacy kit

Gingerbread Man

This fairy tales themed kit combines the classic story of The Gingerbread Man with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
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Contents of the Goldilocks and the Three Bears STEAM Puppets Early Literacy Kit

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This fairy tales themed kit combines the classic story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
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Contents of the Learn with Blocks Early Literacy Kit

Learn with Blocks

Explore early literacy skills, fine and gross motor skills and much more with the Learn with Blocks STEM Kit.
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Let's Learn Sign Language

Introduce children of all ages to to Ameican Sign Language using the books, Playaway Launchpad, and flash cards in this kit. No prior knowledge is necessary and topics include the alphabet, numbers, people, emotions, animals, and everyday words and phrases, common objects, and more!
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Contents of the Little Red Riding Hood Early Literacy Kit

Little Red Riding Hood

This fairy tales themed kit combines the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
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Contents of the Make a Sound Early Literacy Kit

Make a Sound

Explore the qualities of sound with this kit for all ages.
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Contents of the Play Early Literacy Kit

Play

This construction-themed kit pairs interactive books with movement.
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Rapunzel STEM Set and Castle Blocks Kit contents

Rapunzel Building Set

This fairy tales themed kit combines the classic story of Rapunzel with hands-on STEM activities.
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Contents of the Read Early Literacy Kit

Read

This dinosaur-themed kit focuses on reading books with rich language.
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Contents of the Sensory Storytime Early Literacy Kit

Sensory Storytime

This kit is geared towards children on the autism spectrum.
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Contents of the Sing! Early Literacy Kit

Sing

This kit includes instruments and books with rhythm and rhyme that encourage singing.
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Contents of the Talk! Early Literacy Kit

Talk

This kit includes animal kingdom-themed books that invite participation.
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Contents of the Three Billy Goats Gruff Early Literacy Kit

Three Billy Goats Gruff

This fairy tales themed kit combines the classic story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
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Contents of the Three Little Pigs Early Literacy Kit

Three Little Pigs

This fairy tales themed kit combines the classic story of The Three Little Pigs with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
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World Music

Take children on a multicultural musical journey begins with easy-to play rhythm instruments handmade by artisans in Africa, India, Central America, South America, and the South Pacific.
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Contents of the Write! Early Literacy Kit

Write

This kit makes learning the alphabet fun!
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Contents of the Yoga for Kids Early Literacy Kit

Yoga for Kids

This kit contains yoga mats, a yoga ball, activity books, and the information you need to offer basic yoga activities at your library.
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