August Read & Learn Box - Little Explorers

Go Wild with the August Read & Learn Box: Little Explorers! 

Created for curious toddlers and preschoolers (recommended ages 3–6), the Little Explorers Box brings the wonder of nature and friendship into storytime. With five thoughtfully designed, hands-on activities inspired by the great outdoors, your child will build early literacy, creativity, and confidence—all while exploring, moving, and learning through play.

🧭 What’s Inside the August Read & Learn Box?

✔️ Book of the Month: Explorers of the Wild by Cale Atkinson
Follow two unexpected friends - one bear and one boy - as they venture out alone and discover that exploring is even better together. This sweet, silly, and heartfelt story invites big conversations about bravery, connection, and the magic of the wild.

✔️ Reading Comprehension Activity: Storytime Trail Map 
This collaborative 3D-printed map set makes story retelling a true adventure! Use the custom trail map to sequence events, review key vocabulary, and dive into early literacy skills, all through imaginative play. Made in partnership with our friends at Cureighted Co.

✔️ Arts & Craft: Snap & Sketch Camera Craft
Your little explorer will review favorite moments from the book by "snapping" pretend photos, then drawing, coloring, or painting scenes through the lens of their own explorer camera. Comes with rustic tree bark pencils for that extra outdoorsy flair!

✔️ STEM Activity: Five Senses Discovery Kit
Explore the five senses, just like real adventurers! With ten challenge cards, a cloth mystery bag, test tube, color fizzies, and a magnifying glass, this sensory-rich STEM set sparks curiosity and hands-on investigation. A perfect tie-in to the observational skills used in the story.

✔️ Movement Activity: Explorer Games Booklet
Get ready to hike, hop, and pretend your way through ten playful games, including “Storytime Hike,” “Pack Your Explorer Backpack,” and “Animal Track Charades.” Each activity encourages movement, imagination, and fun! Includes a stamp so kids can track their progress as they complete each challenge.

✔️ Social-Emotional Activity: Friendship Necklace Craft
Celebrate the theme of connection with this meaningful wood-slice necklace set. Your child can paint their own design using the included acrylic paints and brush, then share it with a friend, or keep it as a reminder that every explorer needs a buddy.

🌿 Why Families Love This Box:

✅ Created by a former teacher to inspire early literacy, STEM thinking, emotional development, and creativity.
✅ Designed for active, screen-free learning - perfect for late summer discovery!
✅ When you support our small business, you're supporting others too. We've partnered with Cureighted Co. for the custom trail map and sourced this month’s books from local indie bookstore Page 158 in Wake Forest, NC.
✅ Encourages meaningful play, exploration, and parent-child connection.

🎁 A Perfect Gift for Little Adventurers:
Looking for a unique and joyful gift? The Little Explorers Box is perfect for birthdays, back-to-school transitions, or simply encouraging your child’s natural curiosity and love of stories.

📦 Preorders Open Now – Limited Boxes Available!
Order by August 1 to guarantee your box. All boxes ship August 1, with extras available only while supplies last.

👉 Click “Add to Cart” and get ready to explore, create, and connect—one story at a time! 🌲📚✨