Summer just got easier (and a lot more fun) because of your Summer Pouch Subscription! With 3 new activity-filled pouches and 1 loose creative, your kiddo is set for pool days, road trips, airport layovers, or cool afternoons inside. Wherever summer takes you, we've got you covered with screen-free fun, ready to go wherever you are.
PS: Not part of the pouch subscription yet? You can join anytime! Each subscription ships every 12 weeks based on your order date, with fresh, new activities rotating every cycle- so your kiddos always have something new to discover.
What's coming this summer?
Pouch 1: Magnetic Owl Maze
Whooo’s ready for some learning fun? Our Magnetic Owl Maze may look simple, but it’s packed with opportunities for skill-building and play. Using the magnetic stylus, kiddos guide colorful balls through the maze while strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, pincer grasp, and early learning concepts.
How to Use:
Invite your child to explore the maze by moving the colorful balls with the magnetic stylus. As they play, encourage color recognition by asking them to identify each ball. Follow up with simple directions such as, “Can you move the ball to the owl’s eye?” or “Can you place the blue ball on the owl’s wing?”
For older kiddos, introduce positional concepts like right and left. Ask questions such as, “Can you move the ball to the owl’s left wing?” or “Which eye is on the owl’s right side?”
Looking for an extra challenge? Turn it into a game by timing how quickly your child can move all of the balls to the center. This simple addition encourages focus, problem-solving, and perseverance—all while having fun!
Emerging Skills Focus:
- Fine motor development
- Hand-eye coordination
- Pincer grasp
- Color recognition
- Following directions
- Positional concepts (right/left)
- Focus and concentration
Pouch 2: Picasso Wooden Face Puzzle
Get ready to unleash your inner artist with our Picasso Wooden Face Puzzle! Inspired by the playful and imaginative style of Pablo Picasso, this unique puzzle encourages kiddos to think creatively as they build an expressive face from a collection of colorful wooden pieces.
There’s no single “right” way to complete this puzzle, making it a wonderful invitation for open-ended play and artistic exploration. As children experiment with different combinations, they develop confidence in their ideas and discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own.
The puzzle’s manageable size is perfect for little hands, providing just the right balance of challenge and accomplishment.
How to Use:
Encourage your child to recreate the face shown or design a brand-new character. Ask questions like, “How is your face feeling today?” or “Can you create a silly face?” to spark conversation and imaginative thinking.
Emerging Skills Focus:
- Fine motor development
- Spatial reasoning
- Problem-solving
- Creativity and self-expression
- Social-emotional learning
- Visual discrimination
Pouch 3: Connecting Blocks and Cards
Build, connect, learn, and create with our Connecting Blocks & Cards! These colorful interlocking cubes transform early learning concepts into hands-on fun, helping kiddos explore letters, numbers, patterns, and more through play.
The easy-to-connect design allows little learners to snap cubes together independently as they build words, create simple math equations, and construct colorful patterns. The accompanying cards provide inspiration while leaving plenty of room for creativity and exploration.
How to Use:
Start by matching the cubes to the card prompts, then encourage your child to create their own letters, shapes, words, or designs. Challenge them to spell their name, build a pattern, or solve a simple math problem using the cubes.
The possibilities are endless, making this activity one your child will return to again and again.
Emerging Skills Focus:
- Letter and number recognition
- Early literacy skills
- Early math concepts
- Fine motor development
- Problem-solving
- Pattern recognition
- Sensory exploration
- Creativity and imaginative play
Loose Creative: Ice Cream Coloring Book and Crayons
Nothing says summer quite like ice cream! Our Ice Cream Coloring Book and Crayons are the perfect addition to this month's pouch, offering a creative, relaxing activity that kiddos can enjoy at home, on the go, or in a quiet moment.
Filled with sweet summer-themed illustrations, the coloring book encourages children to express their creativity while exploring colors, patterns, and imagination. Whether they're coloring a towering ice cream cone or designing their dream sundae, every page is an opportunity for artistic fun.
How to Use:
Invite your child to color each page using realistic colors or encourage them to get creative with rainbow scoops and colorful toppings. Talk about favorite ice cream flavors, create stories about the pictures, or challenge them to design their own ice cream shop menu inspired by their artwork.
For younger kiddos, coloring within the lines helps build control and coordination, while older children can experiment with shading, patterns, and storytelling through their creations.
Emerging Skills Focus:
- Fine motor development
- Pencil and crayon grip strength
- Hand-eye coordination
- Creativity and self-expression
- Color recognition
- Focus and concentration
- Pre-writing skills: A simple box of crayons and a coloring book can provide endless summer fun while helping build important developmental skills along the way!
