Keke the Kangaroo is busy delivering bags and we cannot wait for you to dig into your bag! Inside you’ll find four pouches, each filled with activities that target different emerging skills. We wanted to break down each activity in your bag for you and show you all the ways your kids can use them, as well as the skills they are gaining while doing so.
Pouch 1: Dot Number Game
This double-sided game grows with your child and makes counting feel like play.
One side features spaces for circle dots that match each written number—perfect for practicing one-to-one correspondence. Flip it over to find a fun counting story. See those 7 acorns? Let's count them with the squirrel!
For 3-4 year olds: Focus on number recognition and matching those colorful circle dots. Try color matching too, or use fingers to trace the big numbers on each card.
For 5-6 year olds: Challenge them with comparing quantities and creating math stories. Which has more dots—5 or 9? You can also introduce patterns using the circle dots. The learning possibilities are endless!
Pouch 2: Wax Sticks and Shape cards
These bendable, reusable wax sticks unlock endless creativity. Your child can form shapes, build houses, outline familiar words on a restaurant menu, or create whatever their imagination dreams up.
Use the shape cards as inspiration, then let them design matching shapes with the sticks. There's no wrong way to create!
Pouch 3: Face Change Rubik Cube
This emotion-matching activity combines social-emotional learning with fine motor practice. Your child will identify feelings on cards, then twist the blocks to match each expression.
Turn it into a game by racing to find matching emotions first. Better yet, use it as a conversation starter. Once they identify an emotion, ask: "When did you feel happy?" or "What made you silly today?" You'll be amazed at what they share.
Pouch 4: Lacing Toys
These adorable animal lacing cards build the hand strength and coordination needed for shoe-tying, writing, and using scissors—all while having fun.
For ages 3-6: Hand over the lace and let them string it through the holes however they'd like. A wild, colorful lion's mane? We love it!
