NEW Early Learning Career Kits!
I've been quietly working on this project for a while, and it is now ready to launch!
Introducing our new Early Learning Career Kits! Each kit is built around a STEM-related career (healthcare, engineering/construction, air & space, and more) and includes real tools, dramatic play materials, simple investigation prompts, and career-related books in both English and Spanish. Geared toward children in Preschool and Kindergarten, the goal is to promote purposeful exploration through play. When children wear a hard hat, use real (child-safe) tools, measure rainfall, or examine a model with a magnifier, they’re building early STEM identity alongside foundational skills.
Why career-focused kits in early learning?
Career awareness starts early.
Vocabulary becomes more meaningful when tied to authentic roles.
Dramatic play becomes deeper when it’s connected to real-world problem solving.
STEM feels like something children do, not just something they observe.
We've also included a teacher guide which includes:
💬 Conversation starters
👷 Career-connected vocabulary (English/Spanish)
🔎 Low-prep investigation ideas
Our hope is that these kits help children see themselves as builders, problem-solvers, scientists, and explorers long before anyone tells them whether they’re “good at” STEM.
If you’re interested in borrowing a kit or learning more about what’s included, you can do so from our Lending Library web page.