Support School Readiness in Hillsborough County

Encourage self-expression and social growth with versatile resources designed to integrate dramatic and creative play into the daily learning experience.

These developmentally appropriate tools provide children with imaginative outlets to explore real-world roles, building the essential problem-solving and communication skills needed for a well-rounded foundation.

• Building Fluency through Reader's Theater: Nursery Rhymes Kit (Spanish Available)
  Bring classic nursery rhymes to life with these lively, colorful scripts. Young readers will enjoy building fluency through performance. 

Enhance instruction with these research-based, standards-aligned resources that range from high-interest classroom libraries to comprehensive summer transition programs.

These developmentally appropriate materials assist educators in building foundational skills and social-emotional connections, fostering a joyful, whole-child approach to learning that prepares children for success in school and beyond.

• My Words Readers: Grades Pre K-K Kit
  Bring the joy of independent reading to emerging readers with books featuring both high-interest, content-area topics and high-frequency words to support fluency.

• Book Adventures: Prekindergarten Classroom Library
  Inspire a love of reading with a vibrant library and interactive materials that support joyful, meaningful learning.

• Explore & Learn: Jump into Kindergarten (Spanish Available)
  Smooth the transition to kindergarten with a comprehensive summer program that blends play, exploration, read-along ebooks, and more to build foundational skills.

• Building Connections: A Book Collection Curated by Free Spirit Publishing for Prekindergarten
  Build literacy and life skills with books and activities focused on the whole child, such as comprehension, cooperation, and communication.

• Building Connections: A Book Collection Curated by Free Spirit Publishing for Prekindergarten: Add-on Pack
  Activate a love of reading and social skills with these 12 beautifully illustrated picture books.

Support Scientific Inquiry and problem solving with standards-aligned STEM resources that introduce essential Mathematical Thinking and science concepts through engaging daily practice.

These developmentally appropriate materials help children explore the world around them while building the fluency, eagerness, and curiosity needed for future success.

• Early Childhood Mathematics 9-Book Set (Spanish Available)
  Introduce basic math concepts, aligned to standards, with these colorful, engaging books.

• 180 Days™: Science for Prekindergarten
  Enhance science knowledge with engaging daily activities, aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), covering life, physical, and Earth and space sciences.

• 180 Days™: Math for Prekindergarten
  Boost mathematical fluency and confidence with fun and effective daily practice activities.

Nurture the natural curiosity of our youngest learners with standards-aligned resources designed specifically for the unique needs of infants and toddlers.

These warm and inviting books assist educators and families in easing daily transitions and supporting Social and Emotional Development through positive interactions and sensory play.

• Best Behavior® Board Books Complete Series 14-Book Set (Bilingual Available)
  Promote peaceful, positive behaviors with this comprehensive board book series, including helpful tips for families.

• Toddler Tools® Board Books Complete Series 14-Book Set (Bilingual Available)
  Ease daily transitions for toddlers with cheerful books and practical tips for families.

• Baby's First Moments Complete Series Board Book 6-Book
  Set Support babies’ early development with high-contrast books that nurture bonding, sensory awareness, and learning.

• Exploration Storytime Wordless 16-Book Set
  Nurture young minds and build early literacy with captivating wordless nonfiction books for young children.

Empower your teaching journey with supportive resources designed to strengthen Language and Literacy skills and nurture student well being.

These educator-focused tools offer purposeful play activities for phonological awareness and gentle strategies for navigating challenging behaviors, helping you create a peaceful, thriving classroom where every child feels seen and supported..

• Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Early Childhood Bundle
  Empower ELC Hillsborough educators with a cohesive set of early childhood resources (The Gift of Playful Learning: A Guide for Educators, What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood, Purposeful Play for Early Childhood Phonological Awareness, 2nd Edition, and Sparking Learning in Young Children: Classroom Best Practices) that foster playful, inclusive classrooms while building strong early literacy and phonological awareness skills through research-based practices.

• Purposeful Play for Early Childhood Phonological Awareness, 2nd Edition
  Build phonological awareness with over 80 research-based activities for prekindergarten through first grade.
• Mental Health Educator Resources Elementary 10-Book Set
  Improve student outcomes and reduce challenging behaviors with resources supporting mental health and social-emotional learning.

Elevate your morning gatherings with engaging resources designed to spark Social and Emotional Development through meaningful conversation and quiet reflection.

These inviting tools provide educators with simple ways to support self regulation and focus, helping children navigate their emotions while building a peaceful and connected classroom community.

• Choices In a Jar®
  Spark conversation and thinking with delightful dilemmas for children.

• Mindfulness In a Jar®
  Help children improve concentration and regulate emotions with gentle mindfulness prompts.

Strengthen the bond between home and school with standards-aligned resources that empower families to support their child’s unique learning journey. These inviting tools and take home backpacks provide a clear path for School Readiness, offering playful, research based activities that help families nurture foundational skills and celebrate their child’s growth every step of the way.

• Kids Learn! Getting Ready for Prekindergarten (Spanish Available)
  Prepare children for prekindergarten success with engaging, standards-based activities and practice pages covering essential concepts and skills.

• Kids Learn! Getting Ready for Kindergarten (Spanish Available)
  Reinforce key educational concepts and skills with dynamic activities to support kindergarten readiness.

• Prekindergarten Family Engagement Guide (Spanish Available)
  Help families prepare their children for prekindergarten with an easy-to-use guide covering essential skills.

• Take-Home Backpack: Pre-K–K (Spanish Available)
  Ensure kindergarten success with standards-based activities and immersive books to keep children engaged in grade-appropriate content during school breaks.

• Take-Home Backpack: Getting Ready for Prekindergarten (Spanish Available)
  Support family engagement and develop the foundational skills needed to succeed in prekindergarten with a resource-packed backpack containing fun, standards-based activities.

• Let's Learn! Backpack: Prekindergarten (Spanish Available)
  Bolster at-home learning with 18 weeks of standards-based activities, engaging readers, and essential tools to help families reinforce school skills in literacy, science, art, and physical education.

• Let's Learn More! Backpack: Prekindergarten (Spanish Available)
  Elevate at-home learning with 18 weeks of advanced standards-based activities, exciting readers, and a culminating project designed to help children expand their foundational skills and share their growth.