After School & Summer Learning

The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success puts teachers on the cutting edge of early literacy best practices with an exciting new approach to building reading readiness skills in struggling learners. This unique program is specifically designed for teaching early literacy skills to small groups of at-risk four- and five-year-old children, but is an effective teaching tool for all children in that age range. This exciting program implements Response to Intervention (RTI) in the classroom. The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success is the perfect solution for Tier Two instruction. Copyright 2010.

Keep classroom materials organized, secure, and within easy reach with the Carolina Teacher Storage Cabinet. Designed for busy learning environments, this versatile storage cabinet provides ample space for curriculum materials, teacher supplies, manipulatives, and personal belongings while helping maintain an organized classroom. Locking doors help protect valuable or sensitive items, while multiple storage compartments in a variety of sizes make it easy to organize everything from books and binders to art supplies and instructional materials. Crafted from durable Carolina Birch plywood with a UV-protective finish, the cabinet is built to withstand years of daily use. Its attractive design coordinates seamlessly with other Carolina Classroom furniture to create a cohesive learning environment. Fully assembled. Measures 36"W x 59"H x 20"D. Contents shown are not included. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.

8 years & up. It's a strike! This Strikes N' Spares© Bowling Skills Carpet is the perfect addition to every bowling game. Carpet is durable and will stay wherever you put it due to skid-resistant rubber backing. Complete with foul line, dots, arrows, and numbered pin set spots. Machine washable. Measures 20'L x 40"W. Does not include bowling pins. Features: Scotchgard®-Protector - stain protection for superior soil resistance and Anti-microbial treatment which inhibits growth of mildew and mold.

3 years and up. Turn the classroom into a marketplace with the Cash Register and Scanner. This play set has everything children need to buy and sell like adults. Children will see what it's like to pay a certain price for something and make sure a customer has enough money to buy something. All the while, they will cultivate critical math skills like counting and addition. 4 AA batteries are included.

Help your children identify and regulate their emotions with this set of detailed Social and Emotional High Quality Classroom Poster Set. These posters are great for starting a conversation about various emotions that everyone has. Encourage your children to use these posters to point out how they feel and elaborate on their emotions. This set features 12 posters. Posters measure 11"L x 17" W.

3 years & up. Reinforce basic concepts and make learning fun with bingo! Create healthy habits and make learning about foods fun with this bingo game using real images of healthy foods and nutrition. Includes images of fruits, vegetables, sweets, drinks, and carbs. Up to 20 players can play with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

PreK - Grade 1. Recycle, reuse, and create with this innovative activity book! Use bags to make masks, kites, buildings, art projects, and more. Meet state standards while helping children learn about the environment. 100 pages.

3 years & up. Magic Connectors feature brightly colored pieces that snap together to create fun, free-form designs and letter shapes. These uniquely-shaped connectors enhance gross and fine motor skills through the creative building. Encourage children to build their own unique figures. Use these pieces in a lesson about shapes, and assign children a shape to build afterward. Longest piece measures 3". Included: 75 connectors, 6 wheels, 9 spokes, and plastic box.

2 years & up. Stay prepared for all your paper crafts with this pack of 9" x 12" SunWorks Construction Paper Assorted Pack. This bright colored paper is great for art projects such as drawing, origami, and some painting. This construction paper assorted pack includes 1 pack each of 14 different colors: black, blue, brown, green, orange, violet, red, yellow, white, pink, light green, sky blue, gray, and warm brown. A total of 700 sheets. Measures 9"L x 12"W.

"Lead the Way" provides short, self-guided overviews that both aspiring and practicing after school professionals need to thrive in their roles. The 24 fundamental insights and strategies can be used as professional development topics with after school program staff, laying the foundation for the program to recruit, retain, and grown effective leaders. Paperback. 120 pages.

Take learning anywhere with the Equipment Wagon. This durable wagon helps teachers easily carry tools, learning materials, gross motor equipment, and more to indoor and outdoor locations. The wagon's steel frame, heavy-duty wheels, and nylon fabric basket create a sturdy exterior and a soft interior that will keep materials safe and secure. With this wagon, teachers can create lessons and activities for any learning environment. Measures 35.5"W x 22.5"H x 20"D. Weight limit is 125 lbs.

Create a comfortable space for movement, mindfulness, and active learning with yoga mats. These durable mats provide a surface for yoga, stretching, balance exercises, relaxation activities, and gross motor development. Whether used in classrooms, childcare centers, or at home, these mats help children engage in healthy movement while building body awareness and self-regulation skills. The lightweight design make the mats easy for children or caregivers to transport and store between activities. A slip-resistant surface helps provide stability during exercises, allowing children to focus on developing balance and coordination while also offering comfort during seated activities or mindfulness exercises. Contains no pththalates or heavy metals. Measures 60"L  x 24"W and 0.125" thick. Available in three different colors.

3 years & up. Give dry-erase boards some new creative partners with these dry-erase markers from Crayola®. Including fun colors like Expresso Yourself and Back to the Fuchsia, this set of markers adds a unique twist to dry-erase art and activities. Don't worry, though; the markers will still enable children to develop writing skills and create masterpieces, just with a little more flair!

5 years & up. Bring storytelling, creativity, and STEAM learning together with the Stikbot Zanimation Studio. This interactive stop motion animation kit helps young creators produce their own animated movies while building problem-solving, sequencing, and storytelling skills through hands on play. The set includes poseable Stikbot action figures, a Stikbot pet, a mobile phone tripod, and a reversible green/blue screen stage that allows children to create imaginative scenes and special effects using the free Stikbot Studio app. Fully articulating joints and suction cup hands and feet make it easy to position characters on nearly any smooth surface. Children can experiment with animation techniques, storytelling, and filmmaking while developing confidence through open-ended creative exploration.

3 years & up. Emphasize the beauty found in cultural differences with these adorable, multi-ethnic dolls. Each doll features a warm smile, poseable head and limbs, and gorgeous, securely rooted hair. Outfits and shoes are culturally accurate and are easy to take on and off. Dolls are made of non-toxic vinyl that wipes clean with a damp cloth. Outfits and hair may vary in style. Available individually or in a set of 8. Eye color may vary.

This 12-piece poster set depicts children engaging in healthy habits. The 11" x 17" real images are perfect for teaching children about living a healthy lifestyle and establishing good health habits early on. Ideal for all learning environments, these posters are great for teaching young children the importance of healthy habits and allow for an open conversation about food.

3 years & up. Make crafting and classroom projects a breeze with this Blue Washable Glue Stick Set of 12! Perfect for use on posters, paper, photos, fabrics, and more, these glue sticks go on blue so kids can see where they've applied, then dry clear for a clean, polished finish. The clump-free formula dries wrinkle-free, giving every project a smooth, professional look. Each stick features a convenient twist-up applicator for easy use, and the glue is washable, odorless, and AP certified non-toxic. Safe for little hands and big imaginations. Store in a cool, dry place.

Make gallons of paint easier to work with using Gallon Paint Pump Dispensers. These pump dispensers are the easy solution to prevent spills or over pouring. The durable dispensers keep the paint flowing with no shaking or tapping the bottle. Simply fill smaller containers with the desired color of paint before starting art projects. Fits gallon jugs. Available individually or in a set of 8.

Hard cover composition books. Measures 9.75" x 7.5". Set of 5. Choose 60 sheet or 100 sheet composition books.

3 years & up. Take children to the farm with this fun bingo game. Using real images, this game provides lots of engaging visuals to show children a variety of animals. From sheeps to pigs to cows, children will know who they could expect to see if they went to a farm. In addition to being lots of fun, this game will help children develop attention, concentration, and memory skills.

Keep your art area organized with this wooden Tabletop Paintbrush Stand. Designed with easy-to-clean plastic shelves and a sturdy frame, this stand holds up to 30 paintbrushes, perfect for art centers or classrooms. Each .75" hole helps brushes stand upright for easy access and drying, encouraging responsibility and independence during art time. Great for supporting fine motor development, creative expression, and organizational skills in young artists. Brushes not included. Measures 8"L x 6"W x 6"H.

3 years & up. Use this durable paper for wet and mixed media techniques for your heavy duty art projects. These 50 sheets of paper provide children with a lot of space to mix, splatter, and create. This paper can withstand watercolor, glue, glitter, crayons, markers, and more! This watercolor paper promotes fine motor skills, creativity, imagination, and color recognition. Available in 9"L x 12"W or 12"L x 18"W.

Movement-inspiring activities reinforce good nutrition, health and motor skills! Young children learn best when they connect physical activity with learning! Up, Down, Move Around is packed with fun, simple activities that will have your children jumping, shaking, rolling, dancing, and clapping as they learn! From the Healthy Food Obstacle Course to the Bendy Bodies Stretch, children ages 3 to 6 will get moving as they learn and support an awareness of nutrition and health concepts as well as fine and gross motor-skill development. Paperback. 144 pages.

3 years & up. Reinforce weather and the four seasons and make learning fun with this bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social interaction and cooperation. Preschoolers learn to take turns, share materials, and follow game rules. Great for in home or classroom learning. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included.