iWonder & Learn Kits combine fun, hands-on materials with a guided learning app
Lakeshore Learning, a leader in innovative teaching supplies, is excited to announce its partnership with MarcoPolo Learning to provide easy-to-use family engagement kits that support young learners. With programs facing growing pressure to provide equitable family engagement resources, this partnership delivers a scalable solution to strengthen school-to-home connections. Designed for early childhood programs serving children in preschool and kindergarten, the new iWonder & Learn kits feature developmentally appropriate content specially created by educators to build literacy, math, social-emotional and fine-motor skills.
The iWonder & Learn kits provide a year of guided learning and discovery for children and their families. Each kit includes hands-on learning materials that give children a concrete grasp of fundamental concepts, plus a one-year subscription to MarcoPolo World School—an Emmy-nominated learning app. The app features guided lessons aligned to the included materials, inspiring hands-on learning. This first-of-its-kind hybrid design sets a new standard in EdTech for family engagement. Durable, high-quality materials ensure children can complete each lesson again and again. To break down barriers and ensure equitable access, all content is offered in both English and Spanish, supporting diverse families and underserved communities.
In just the first months, thousands of kits have already been reserved by programs wishing to offer family engagement initiatives for the many families they serve.
By pairing a digital curriculum with tangible, open-ended materials, the iWonder & Learn kits deliver the quality content and instructional support to elevate family engagement. Studies show family engagement drives academic and social-emotional growth, strengthens school-to-home connections, and even boosts attendance. For program leaders, the kits offer a turnkey way to meet family engagement mandates and extend learning beyond the classroom.
“Lakeshore is proud to partner with MarcoPolo Learning to support family engagement,” said Dr. Shannon Ayers, Lakeshore’s Custom Solutions Sales Director. “We know that increased engagement brings so many benefits to children, families and educators, and we’re thrilled for this new opportunity to foster learning and make a difference in students’ learning.”
“The iWonder & Learn kits fill a real gap in family engagement tools,” said Dr. Nermeen Dashoush, Chief Academic Officer at MarcoPolo Learning and Clinical Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Boston University. “They offer a research-backed solution that’s easy to use and thoughtfully designed to support the diverse realities of families today.”
In developing the kits, Lakeshore and MarcoPolo wanted to ensure a seamless learning experience. To get families started, each kit has an activation card with a QR code to download the app, plus an access code to start the year-long subscription. The app includes 52 exclusive weekly lessons, plus thousands of games and videos designed to connect digital and hands-on learning.
Retailing for $99.95 each, the kits are now available to pre-order for shipping in August. Education leaders can learn more and explore ordering options by connecting with an education expert at (800) 421-5354.
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