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My son went into kindergarten knowing the basics. He could recite the alphabet, colors, most shapes, and count to 20. He really didn’t have an interest in reading books, though he felt frustration because he couldn’t read. We receive lots of fun reading material on a regular basis but it never really caught his attention. Things really changed with kindergarten. He is suddenly thrilled to practice writing his full name. He loves to count to 100. When his teacher asks him to work on something at home, he takes it seriously. This period is what teachers call the “window of opportunity” or the “teachable moment.” When a child is intrinsically motivated to learn, that’s the time to offer lots of engaging, high-quality materials to encourage inquiry! When I came upon the Little Thinker Box, I knew it would catch his interest.
Color me impressed with this box of 8 separate learning lessons! As a teacher, I can attest to the fact that it would take hours to develop these ready-to-go activities. The month is $28 (with free shipping) and you can get a discount for purchasing additional months at one time. Each mini-lesson is separately packaged with the necessary materials. For those who feel intimidated by “teaching” these activities, never fear. There’s an instruction sheet that categorizes each activity into five units. You’ll look smooth as silk when pulling out each one!
Here’s an example of just one of the lessons in the Little Thinker Box. This package of cards and links would keep my son busy for an entire week! The required skills address concepts such as pattern organization, fine motor skills, and sorting. I’d probably challenge him to complete one of the cards each day, starting with one of the easier tasks then progressing to a more difficult one. Once you become accustomed to working with your child, you’ll learn to look for those “teachable moments” I mentioned. You might ask questions such as, how many of these links would fit inside a paper tube? Will these links float or sink in a cup of water? Can we stack the links? I’ll bet you can come up with a few of your own right now!
I would suggest not letting your child watch you open this box. Although it’s exciting to see all of the “games” at once, you’ll get more mileage out of them when spreading the activities out over the course of a few days or even weeks. You could separate the activities and use them as stocking stuffers or small gifts. Send the box along with Grandma to help her keep the kids entertained for the weekend. Tuck one of the bags in your purse to help your kids wait at a restaurant. Think of all the ways you could use these activities! The Little Thinker Smarties box is a great subscription for kids. Order yours now.
Do you know a Little Thinker who would love this Smarties box?
The name of the box perfectly fits what’s inside. This is great to exercise little brain cells!
I wish there were an age range on these, or more than one age group being offered. Maybe it was the mobile site, but I couldn’t get a good feel about what was beinged offered.
Jess, they are activities geared toward Pre-K and Kindergarden age children. Ages 4 and 5 would probably benefit best, although I know some who are younger (3 years?) who would love them, too. I think you’d have to be careful, though, because some of the parts are quite small and could be choking hazards.
That is a really cool learning box. I really like the link activity!
This is an amazing idea! I like the sight word cards to help with learning to read. And the busy bags would be cool for the car.
I like that the boxes offer a variety…games, experiments, and math activities.
I learned that this subscription service is for kids preparing to enter PreK or Kindergarten! Perfect for my 4 year old!
I know two little thinkers who would benefit from something like this. What a great idea!
What a fun way to learn at home, I loved it when the boys were that age just starting off learning everything, time goes so fast.
I learned that they have a wide variety of activities for all ages!
I learned that they have different subscription lengths.
I sure wish I had had a box like this one when I used to take care of friends kids!! You really can do a lot with it.
It’s awesome that everything you need for each activity is included in the box. I’d love to get this each month for my son!
i learned that you can get different month subscriptions
I learned you can do different monthly subscription.
This is such a cute idea and I have gwo granddaughters who would love it!!
They also have busy bags for ages 3-8 with crafts.
that each month is a dif theme but will contain all the dif things for all the abc’s. i think it is a good programs but a little on the high end side as far as cash layout.
I like that the supplies inside will really engage the children. Great items for a family to win.
I learned it is teacher approved
I have seen a lot of different subscription boxes for different needs, but this is the first geared to this age group and specifically learning these skills.
This sounds amazing and the box would be great for my nephew. Thanks for sharing,.
I like that the theme based boxes include education math and science activities!
Each Little Thinker Box is based on a theme involving reading, writing, math, science and/or other important skills, and including supplies (e.g. crafts, etc.) for a related project. The boxes are geared for kindergarten and pre-K- aged children.
I like their slogan…”Kid Tested, Mother Approved.”
I learned that you can order just one box for $28 including shipping.
I love that everything you need to complete the project is in the box!
I like the Little Thinker box extras…Under the Sea for my grandkids in Florida.
I love that it is a different theme every month. This month is On the Farm.
My granddaughter would love the Beautiful Butterfly Kidable with the butterfly wings.
Boxes are shipped the second week of every month
I learned that they have subscriptions for their Doodlebugs Busy Bags.
I learned the November box is On the Farm.
Learned you can get different month subscriptions.
I like the assortment of theme based activities you receive monthly.
The December’s box is going to be Fairy Tales. My granddaughter would love it.
I learned that the Little Thinker Box focuses on reading, writing, math,and science.
I like that with a subscription of the doodlebags you get free shipping.
i learned that they have different subscription lengths.
I learned that the boxes ship the second week of the month.
I learned that each month has a theme.
I learned that it is a subscription service for children preparing to enter Pre-K or Kindergarten.
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Love their 3 E Rule – -E Rule – “all boxes must be enriching, engaging, and entertaining”
I see that it is teacher approved!!!!
I learned that The Little Thinker Box is a monthly subscription service for children preparing to enter Pre-K or Kindergarten
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Several blogs have reviewed the Little Thinker boxes and Busy Bags.
I learned that they have other educational kits as well.
I like that each month appears to have a theme.
The Little Thinker Box is a monthly subscription service for children preparing to enter Pre-K or Kindergarten.
My 8 year old would love the DoodleBug Busy Bags. The FAQ said that’s the box for his age range 🙂
The founder and CEO is a mom to an active little boy.
The box is for children preparing to enter Pre-K or kindergarden.
I learned that The Little Thinker Box is a monthly subscription service for children preparing to enter Pre-K or Kindergarten