Books, activities, and a family guide foster early literacy and language development—preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
School Readiness Kits | Ages 3–5
School Readiness Starts at Home
These easy-to-use bilingual kits help families integrate early learning into their daily routines.
School Readiness Kits | Ages 3–5
School Readiness Starts at Home
Our easy-to-use, bilingual kits give families everything they need to integrate early learning into their daily routines.
Help Every Family Get School Ready
Ready to Thrive by Age Five
Created in partnership with Valley of the Sun United Way, kits are English/Spanish bilingual and developmentally appropriate for children ages 3–5.
“Together with Scholastic, Valley of the Sun United Way shares the goal of ensuring that all children have the necessary tools and skills to be school-ready. Since 2008, over 175,000 kits have been distributed.”
Expert Guidance for Every Milestone
School Readiness Kits provide a complete roadmap to early development.
Promote Confidence
Joyfully navigate each academic milestone.
Align Academically
Activities are modeled on early learning standards.
Build a Foundation
Resources help develop skills in all key learning areas.
See the Research
Studies show that families need support engaging their children academically. Our kits can help.
Home Libraries | Topic Paper
Discover the importance of creating a literacy-rich environment for all children.
Kids & Family Reading Report™: 8th Edition
Access to books that kids want to read is key to building foundational reading skills.
Explore the Kit
Three Books. 80 Activities. Limitless learning possibilities.
3 Read-Together Books
Bilingual books in English and Spanish to encourage family read-aloud time
Bilingual Family Guide
Contains research-based milestones and activities in English and Spanish
Bright Yellow Tote
For learning at home or on the go
Digital Resources
Includes bilingual renditions of classic songs
Plan a Distribution Event
Every kit is prepackaged and ready to hand out. Explore ideas for when and where to distribute them.
Give Kindergarten Readiness a Boost
Early childhood is a critical time to engage children with high-quality books. Explore additional programs to enhance your early learning initiatives.
School Success Kits
Engage families with children who have already started school with bilingual kits for K–1.
Early Learning Libraries
Enrich your curriculum with expertly curated book collections just for young learners.
Ready to Start the Journey to Lifelong Learning?
