At-Home Education Kits

Take your teaching to the next level with robots, models, blocks, and more! The below items are available to checkout for two (2) weeks.  You may check availability of an item through our online catalog by clicking/tapping the title of the kit. If the status says "Ask at Circ Desk," that means it's currently available!

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Base Ten Blocks*

Contents:
  • 100 units (small cubes)
  • 50 rods
  • 10 flats
  • 1 large cube
  • 4 dice
  • Rabbit Race to 100 Game (4 sheets) for grades 1-2
  • Guide for grades 3-6
  • 1 plastic storage bin with lid
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Mathematics
 
Suggested for ages 6+

BINGO: Division

Contents:
  • 1 set of BINGO Cards (thirty-six total)
  • 70 division calling cards in bag
  • 1 calling card reference mat
  • 1 instruction sheet
  • 1 set of BINGO markers in bag
  • 1 plastic storage bin (with lid)
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Mathematics
 
Suggested for ages 8

BINGO: Multiplication

Contents:
  • 1 set of BINGO Cards (thirty-six total)
  • 70 multiplication calling cards in bag
  • 1 calling card reference mat
  • 1 instruction sheet
  • 1 set of BINGO markers in bag
  • 1 plastic storage bin (with lid)
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Mathematics
 
Suggested for ages 8

BINGO: Rhyming

Contents:
  • 1 set of BINGO Cards (thirty-six total)
  • 70 rhyming calling cards in bag
  • 1 calling card reference mat
  • 1 instruction sheet
  • 1 set of BINGO markers in bag
  • 1 plastic storage bin (with lid)
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Phonemic Awareness
 
Suggested for ages 4+

Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set*

Contents:
  • 1 battery-powered robot; requires 3 AAA batteries
  • 1 battery-powered remote programmer; requires 2 AAA batteries
  • 2 detachable robot arms
  • 40 coding cards
  • 6 double-sided tiles
  • 27 obstacle building pieces: 8 connecting rods, 2 cones, 2 flag pieces, 12 cubes, 2 icosidodecahedrons (multi-sided “spheres”)
  • 1 padded case with zipper pouch
  • Starter guide

​Teaching Aide Uses:
Coding
Critical thinking
Problem solving

Suggested for ages 5+

Chess Teacher

Contents:
  • 32 instructional chess pieces
  • 1 chess board
  • 1 instructional guide
  • 1 plastic storage bin (with lid)
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Logic
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Concentration and Memory
 
Suggested for ages 6+

Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set*

Contents:
  • 1 battery-powered robot (mouse); requires 3 AAA batteries
  • 30 double-sided coding cards (square)
  • 10 double-sided activity cards
  • 16 maze grids (green)
  • 22 maze walls (purple)
  • 3 tunnels (orange)
  • 1 plastic cheese wedge
  • 1 activity guide
  • 1 blue carrying case
  • Protective bubble wrap
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Coding
Critical thinking
Problem solving
 
Suggested for ages 4+

Color & Light Discovery Kit*

​Contents:
  • 4 color paddles (red, yellow, green, blue)
  • 2 mirrors
  • 1 flashlight
  • 6 photo activity cards
  • 1 activity guide
  • 1 storage container with lid
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Teaching Aide Uses:
Physical Science
Color identification

Suggested for ages 7 - 11

Creative Flakes Construction Toy*

Contents:
  • 600 interlocking plastic discs
  • 1 “inspiration” booklet
  • 1 plastic tote with lid

Teaching Aide uses:
Building & Engineering
Creativity

Suggested for ages 3+

Diversity Discussion

Contents:
  • 18 Diversity Conversation Cards (in plastic bag)
  • 5 Children with Differing Abilities dolls
  • 8 Crayola Multicultural Colors markers
  • 7 green Activity cards (on binder ring)
  • 6 yellow Discussion cards (on binder ring)
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social awareness
Diversity and inclusion
Vocabulary
 
Suggested for ages 4+

Human Body Model + Card Game*

 Contents:
  • 60 double sided game cards
  • Anatomical torso with 6 removable parts
  • 1 game guide
  • 1 plastic storage big with lid and cardboard stabilizer
 
Teaching Aide uses:
​Life Science
Anatomy
 
Suggested for ages 7 – 11

​Mathlink Cubes*

Contents:
  • 200 Mathlink Cubes
  • 10 STEM Explorers activity cards + 1 Information card
  • 1 storage tote with lid
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Building & Engineering
Problem Solving
Creativity
Core Concepts (patterns, counting, etc.)
 
Suggested for ages 5+
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Math Marks the Spot

Contents:
  • 1 vinyl mat
  • 3 giant foam dice
  • 1 information sheet
  • 1 set of round cardboard markers (seven green, seven red, seven orange, seven purple) in bag
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Mathematics
        Number Recognition
        Addition
        Subtraction
 
Suggested for ages 4+
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Measuring Beaker Set

Contents:
  • 7 beakers with measurements for:
    • 1 cup = 8 oz. = 250 ml.
    • ¾ cup = 6 oz. = 175 ml.
    • ½ cup = 4 oz. = 125 ml.
    • 4 tbsp. = 2 oz. = 60 ml.
    • 2 tbsp. = 1 oz. = 30 ml.
    • 1 tbsp. = 3 tsp. = 15 ml.
    • 1 tsp. = 5 ml.
  • 1 plastic tote with lid
  • Protective bubble wrap
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Measurements (Volume)
Mathematics (Conversions)
 
Suggested for ages 7+

Microscope (Beginner) + Prepared Slides*

Contents:
  • Kids Beginner Microscope (2 AA batteries included, power not guaranteed)
  • Plastic tweezers
  • Petri dish
  • 20x eye piece
  • 26 prepared slides with case
  • 4-page instruction manual
  • 1 slide lock carrying case
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
General science
Biology
Forensics
 
Suggested for ages 7+

Mental Blox Game

Contents:
  • 20 blocks (six spheres, six cubes, four pyramids, four plus signs)
  • 1 set of activity cards (bag of forty cards)
  • 1 game guide
  • 1 plastic storage bin with lid
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Analytical & critical thinking skills
 
Suggested for ages 5+

Multiplication Gr. 3-5 Kit*

Contents:
  • 10 multiplication facts file folders
  • 10 storage pouches
  • 10 answer cards
  • 4 spinner attachments
  • 4 colorful pawns
  • 10 sets of game pieces
  • 1 activity guide (with reproducible pages of game pieces)
  • 1 cardboard storage box
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Mathematics/Basic Operations
 
Suggested for ages 8 - 10

Parachute Play

Contents:
  • 1 six-foot parachute
  • 1 parachute bag
  • 1 CD in case (Shakin’ the Chute CD)
  • 1 plastic storage bin (with plastic lid)
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Development of fine motor and auditory skills
Rhythm
Coordination
 
Suggested for ages 3+

Pattern Blocks + Cards

Contents:
  • 250 hardwood blocks in storage tub with lid (6 colors, 6 shapes)
  • 20 write-and-wipe activity cards
  • 1 dry erase marker
  • 1 activity guide
  • 1 fabric bag with zipper
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Geometry & Shapes
Patterns
 
Suggested for ages 3 - 8

Rainbow Bears Kit

Contents:
  • 60 colorful bears (10 red bears, 10 orange bears, 10 yellow bears, 10 green bears, 10 blue bears, 10 purple bears)
  • 6 colorful cups (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
  • 4 dice
  • 1 pair of fine motor tweezers
  • 1 activity guide + 42 activity cards
  • 1 plastic tote with lid

Teaching Aide uses:
Colors
Numbers
Patterns
Fine motor skills

Suggested for ages 3+​

Real Bugs Discovery Kit*

Contents:
  • 12 specimens in acrylic plastic
  • 1 magnifying glass
  • 1 storage tray with compartments
  • 1 Bug Identification Guide
  • 1 storage bin with lid
  • Protective bubble wrap
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Life Science
Insect and arachnid identification
 
Suggested for ages 3 - 8

Science Animal Viewer Kit

Contents:
  • 1 plastic viewer
  • 5 discs of photos
  • 1 animal identification list
  • 1 plastic storage bin with lid​
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​Teaching Aide Uses:
Life Science
Animals & animal habitat identification
Recall & Recognition

Suggested for ages 3 - 7

Scale & Bucket Balance

Contents:
  • Plastic scale
  • 2 removable buckets with listed measurements
  • 2 corresponding lids for buckets
  • 1 storage drawer
  • 1 activity guide
  • 1 storage container with lid
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Science
Mathematics
 
Suggested for ages 3+

Sea Life Specimens

Contents:
  • 5 specimens
  • 5 corresponding fact cards
  • 1 magnifying glass
  • 1 guide
  • 1 storage bin with lid
  • Protective bubble wrap for each item
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Life Science
Marine Ecology
 
Suggested for ages 4 - 11

Snap Circuits Snapino*

Contents:
  • 1 Arduino UNO compatible Snapino module
  • 6 Snap Circuits modules
  • 3 snap wires
  • 1 snap jumper wire
  • 1 snap out pin wire
  • 1 USB cable
  • 1 (one) 9-volt battery holder
  • 1 instruction manual
  • 1 foam-padded carrying case
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Engineering
Coding
Critical thinking
Problem solving
 
Suggested for ages 12+

Whisper Phone 

Contents:
  • 1 whisper phone
  • 3 sets of dry erase flashcards with binder rings (Upper Case Alphabet, Lower Case Alphabet, Phonics)
  • 2 dry erase markers
  • 1 information card
 
Teaching Aide uses:
Speech Fluency
Reading Comprehension & Fluency
Phonological Awareness
 
Suggested for ages 4+
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ZOOB Builderz Construction Toy*

Contents:
  • 125 ZOOB pieces
  • 5 fold-out construction guides
  • 1 storage tote with lid
 
Teaching Aide Uses:
Building & Engineering
Creativity
 
Suggested for ages 6+
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*Warning: Choking Hazard – Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.