Early Literacy Kits

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

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 Early Literacy Kit.
Contents of the All About the Alphabet Early Literacy Kit All About the Alphabet This kit makes learning the alphabet fun!
All About Colors This kit explores color identification, matching, and counting skills.
All About Feelings and Emotions Explore emotions, feelings, and moods in this social-emotional Early Literacy Kit.
All About the Five Senses Learn all about sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch with the books and activities in this Early Literacy Kit.
All About Friendship Explore friendship, relationships, and belonging in this social-emotional Early Literacy Kit.
All About Kindness Explore kindness, empathy, and appropriate social behaviors in this social-emotional Early Literacy Kit.
Contents of the All About Numbers Early Literacy Kit including number beanbags, books, and puzzles All About Numbers This kit makes learning numbers fun!
Contents of Behind the Little Red Door Early Literacy Kit including books, animals, and storytelling pieces 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.
Community and Careers Explore community and careers in this social-emotional Early Literacy Kit.
Contents of Get Ready for Kindergarten Early Literacy Kit including books, a clock, blocks, and puzzles Get Ready for Kindergarten Help prepare children for kindergarten with this Early Literacy Kit.
Contents of the Gingerbread Man Early Literacy Kit including a book, Fairy Tales Problem Solving kit, and felt storytelling set Gingerbread Man This fairy tale themed Early Literacy Kit combines the classic story of The Gingerbread Man with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
Contents of the Goldilocks Early Literacy Kit including a book, puppets, and a Goldilocks Fairy Tales Problem Solving Kit Goldilocks and the Three Bears This fairy tale themed Early Literacy Kit combines the classic story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
Contents of Learn With Blocks Early Literacy Kit including many sets of blocks Learn With Blocks Explore early literacy skills, fine and gross motor skills, and much more with the Learn With Blocks Early Literacy Kit.
Let's Learn Sign Language Introduce children of all ages to American Sign Language using the books, Playaway Launchpad, and flash cards in this Early Literacy Kit. No prior knowledge is necessary and topics include the alphabet, numbers, people, emotions, animals, everyday words and phrases, common objects, and more!
Contents of the Little Red Riding Hood Early Literacy Kit including a book, Fairy Tales Problem Solving kit, and puppets Little Red Riding Hood This fairy tale themed Early Literacy Kit combines the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
Contents of the Make a Sound Early Literacy Kit including Palm Pipes, Boomwhackers, and a Thunder Tube Make a Sound Explore the qualities of sound with this kit for all ages.
Contents of Play Early Literacy Kit including books, construction toys, and a construction worker dress-up set Play This construction-themed Early Literacy Kit pairs interactive books with movement.
Contents of the Rapunzel Building Set Early Literacy Kit including a book, Fairy Tales Problem Solving kit, and castle blocks set Rapunzel Building Set This fairy tale themed Early Literacy Kit combines the classic story of Rapunzel with hands-on STEM activities.
Contents of the Read Early Literacy Kit including books, magnets, and rhythm sticks Read This dinosaur-themed Early Literacy Kit focuses on reading books with rich language.
Contents of the Sensory Storytime Early Literacy Kit including books, a gardening playset, and foam letters and numbers Sensory Storytime This Early Literacy Kit is geared towards children on the autism spectrum.
Contents of the Sing Early Literacy Kit including books, a doll, and instruments Sing This Early Literacy Kit includes instruments and books with rhythm and rhyme that encourage singing.
Contents of the Talk Early Literacy Kit including books, puppets, and magnets Talk This Early Literacy Kit includes animal kingdom-themed books that invite participation.
Contents of the Three Billy Goats Gruff Early Literacy Kit including a book, Fairy Tales Problem Solving kit, and puppets Three Billy Goats Gruff This fairy tale themed Early Literacy Kit combines the classic story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
Contents of the Three Little Pigs Early Literacy Kit including a book, Fairy Tales Problem Solving kit, and puppets Three Little Pigs This fairy tale themed Early Literacy Kit combines the classic story of the Three Little Pigs with hands-on STEM and literacy activities.
World Music Take children on a multicultural musical journey that begins with easy to play rhythm instruments handmade by artisans in Africa, India, Central America, South America, and the South Pacific.
Contents of the Write Early Literacy Kit including books, a chalkboard, and stacking blocks Write This Early Literacy Kit makes learning the alphabet fun!
Books and a yoga ball with pump on top of a green yoga mat Yoga for Kids This Early Literacy Kit contains yoga mats, a yoga ball, activity books, and the information you need to offer basic yoga activities at your library.