A La Carte & Supplemental
Our A La Carte & Supplemental options can be purchased without (or in addition to) subscriptions. They come in all shapes and sizes––from one-time resources covering a particular holiday, to a week or month-long unit, to an entire year collection. These are great options to try out our curriculum after school, to explore particular topics, or to enhance curriculum you are already subscribing to.
Explore our Collections, Book A Week units, Holiday Packets, and Summer Packs here, and delve into learning!
Supplemental Collections
Nature Play – Fall
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Nature Play – Fall
Each Nature Play unit is built around one intriguing book about an exciting part of nature. Along with each carefully chosen book, you and your child will explore an element of nature through field experience and nature journaling.
Choose a single monthly unit or bundle all three for a discount!
Fall Bundle
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Nature Exploration
- Journaling
- Nature Play
- Nature Based Project
- Nature Poem
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Other Books by the Author
- Templates & Recipes
Collection Materials:
- Bag or Basket (for collecting)
- Journal
- Portable Watercolor Paints
- Rubber Cement
September
Length:
- 1 Month
Contributor:
- Stacey Cote
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Nature Exploration
- Journaling
- Nature Play
- Nature Based Project
- Nature Poem
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Other Books by the Author
- Templates & Recipes
Collection Materials:
- Bag or Basket (for collecting)
- Journal
- Portable Watercolor Paints
- Rubber Cement
October
Length:
- 1 Month
Contributor:
- Stacey Cote
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Nature Exploration
- Journaling
- Nature Play
- Nature Based Project
- Nature Poem
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Other Books by the Author
- Templates & Recipes
Collection Materials:
- Bag or Basket (for collecting)
- Journal
- Portable Watercolor Paints
- Rubber Cement
November
Length:
- 1 Month
Contributor:
- Stacey Cote
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Nature Exploration
- Journaling
- Nature Play
- Nature Based Project
- Nature Poem
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Other Books by the Author
- Templates & Recipes
Collection Materials:
- Bag or Basket (for collecting)
- Journal
- Portable Watercolor Paints
- Rubber Cement
Nature Play – Winter
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Nature Play – Spring
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Book A Week
James Daugherty's Andy and the Lion
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James Daugherty's Andy and the Lion
Andy and the Lion is about a curious boy named Andy who can’t stop thinking about lions. He reads about them, hears stories of lions in Africa, and dreams all night long about these ferocious creatures. To his surprise, he meets a real lion in need of help and befriends him. Andy’s lion adventures continue when a circus comes to town. This book celebrates both friendship and gratitude. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are making lion toast, building a small scale circus, and making a friendship poster.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Andy and the Lion
- Lion figurine
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden peg dolls
- Access to Printer
- Assorted Collage Kit
- Book About Lions, purchased or checked out
- Dried Pasta, rotini or spaghetti
- Lion Template (included in unit)
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Plastic Drinking Bottle with Lid, empty
- Playdough (recipe included in unit)
- Popcorn Kernels
- Red and White Fabric Strips, or substitute materials
- Literature Journal
- Utility Tub
- Cardboard
- Construction Paper
- Markers
- Masking/Painter’s Tape
- Paintbrush
- Popsicle Sticks
- Scissors, Child
- Sharpie Marker
- Small Jar for Water
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Paper Plate
- White Printer Paper
- White School Glue
Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
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Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
On an island of imaginary friends waiting to be chosen by children and given special names, Beekle can wait no longer. He goes on a journey to the real world to find his human. And just when he thinks she cannot be found, a sweet “Hello!” greets him. This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is a touching story about determination and friendship.
In this unit, you will find activities such as making Beekle's island, creating an imaginary friend with puffy paint, and marshmallow sorting.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
- Jumbo Marshmallows
- Dice Puffy Paint (recipe at end of unit)
- Beekle Template (included in unit)
- Googly Eyes
- Buttons
- Sequins
- Pipe Cleaners
- Glue
- Kinetic Sand (recipe included in unit)
- Sand Toys (and/or household items, for playing with kinetic sand)
- Small Marshmallows
- Fruit for Rainbow Fruit Tray
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Journal
- Fine Motor Tongs
- Pencil
- Cardstock
- Construction Paper
- Sharpie Marker
- Large-mouth Bowl
- 2 Small Bowls
- Toothpicks
- Crayons
- Scissors
Candice F. Ransom's The Big Green Pocketbook
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Candice F. Ransom's The Big Green Pocketbook
The Big Green Pocketbook is about a young girl who takes the bus to town with her mother. They have a full day in town with many stops and errands. The girl brings her empty pocketbook along with her and fills it with treasures from her day. This book was the winner of the 1993 "Pick of the Lists" Award. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are exploring shades of green, making ice cream in a bag, and sewing a pocketbook.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- The Big Green Pocketbook
- Rock salt
- Blocks/Math Materials
- Clear Tape
- Coin
- Keychain
- Lollipop
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Pocketbook, purse or bag
- Q-tips
- Ribbon
- Single Hole Punch
- Tray, divided
- Literature Journal
- Cardstock, for ticket
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors, child
- Tempera Paint
- White Paper
- Yarn, green or any color
Holiday Packets
MLK Day
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MLK Day
I say to you today, my friends, so even thought we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. –Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK is the only non-president to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor. Why? Learn as a family about this man & how we came to celebrate inside this Holiday Pack.
What’s Inside:
- Origin
- Biography
- Timeline
- Selection of Books (preschool-adult)
- Audio & Video Selections
- Links to Resources & Activities
- +more
Level:
- All ages
Length:
- 9 pages
Presidents' Day
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Presidents' Day
Washington’s Birthday is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February—honoring the life and work of America's first president. However, many states have chosen to celebrate Presidents’ Day instead, commemorating ALL of our past presidents. Learn more about America's leaders with this well-rounded resource for the whole family!
What’s Inside:
- Origin
- Timeline
- Poetry
- Recommended Books (preschool-adult)
- Recommended Movies & TV
- Links to Resources & Activities
- +more
Level:
- All ages
Length:
- 9 pages
St. Patrick's Day
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St. Patrick's Day
How do you celebrate St Patrick's Day? Leprechaun visits? Green ALL OVER? Corned beef & cabbage?
But what do these have to do with St. Patrick, anyway? Learn as a family how we came to celebrate inside this Holiday Pack!
What’s Inside:
- Origin
- Poetry
- Selection of Books (preschool-adult)
- Movie & Television Selections
- Links to Resources & Activities
- +more
Level:
- All ages
Length:
- 9 pages
Summer Packs
Fairy Tales
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Fairy Tales
School’s out! Now what? These summer months, full of rich content and activities, are curated to be an introduction to the next level (ex. if your child has been in preschool, graduate to junior k starting in summer). Take a break from our more structured great books in other months and delve into the world of Fairy Tales.
Each pack contains 3 monthly units: June, July, & August.
Preschool
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Jessica Wilson
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Fairy Tale of the Week
- History of the Fairy Tale
- Fairy Tale Summary
- Story Discussion
- Art
- Blocks
- Nature
- Dramatic Play
- Materials
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
+Monthly Materials
Junior Kindergarten
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Merideth Eades
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Fairy Tale of the Week
- History of the Fairy Tale
- Fairy Tale Summary
- Story Discussion
- Art
- Blocks
- Nature
- Dramatic Play
- Materials
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- The Golden Book of Fairy Tales
Kindergarten
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Fairy Tale of the Week
- History of the Fairy Tale
- Fairy Tale Summary
- Story Discussion
- Art
- Blocks
- Nature
- Dramatic Play
- Materials
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- The Golden Book of Fairy Tales
Scribble! Stick! Splat!
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Scribble! Stick! Splat!
School’s out! Now what? These summer months, full of rich content and activities, are curated to be an introduction to the next level (ex. if your child has been in preschool, graduate to junior k starting in summer). Take a break from our more structured great books in other months and delve into the world of Fairy Tales.
Each pack contains 3 monthly units: June = Scribble!, July = Stick!, & August.= Splat!
Preschool
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Jessica Wilson
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Book of the Month
- Book Overview
- Introducing the Method
- Materials
- Saying Hello
- Art Activities
- Cleaning Up
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- +Monthly Materials
Junior Kindergarten
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Jessica Wilson
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Book of the Month
- Book Overview
- Introducing the Method
- Materials
- Saying Hello
- Art Activities
- Cleaning Up
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- +Monthly Materials
Kindergarten
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Jessica Wilson
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Book of the Month
- Book Overview
- Introducing the Method
- Materials
- Saying Hello
- Art Activities
- Cleaning Up
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- +Monthly Materials
Fairies, Forts & First Machines
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Fairies, Forts & First Machines
School’s out! Now what? These summer months, full of rich content and activities, are curated to be an introduction to the next level (ex. if your child has been in preschool, graduate to junior k starting in summer). Take a break from the Block Play curriculum and move to outdoors and building with other mediums with a series on fairies, forts, & first machines.
Each pack contains 3 monthly units: June = Fairies & Fairy Houses, July = Forts, & August = First Machines
Preschool
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Merideth Eades
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Theme of the Month
- Book of the Month
- Book Overview
- Activities
- Materials
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- Magical Secret Garden
- What to do With a Box
- Simple Machines
Junior Kindergarten
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Merideth Eades
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Theme of the Month
- Book of the Month
- Book Overview
- Activities
- Materials
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- Magical Doors
- Fort Building Time
- Let’s Read and Find Out: Simple Machines
Kindergarten
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Merideth Eades
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Theme of the Month
- Book of the Month
- Book Overview
- Activities
- Materials
- also included: Recommended Products & Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- The Golden Book of Fairy Tales