Childrens Book Activity Kits and Educator Guides

Activity Kits and Educator Guides for Children's Books

Combining an activity kit or an educator’s guide with children’s books brings numerous advantages for both authors and their young readers. It not only strengthens an author’s brand but also makes books more memorable and recommendable for parents, educators, and caregivers when enriched with engaging and educational resources. At The Children’s Book Review, we understand the importance of a well-designed and engaging activity kit or educator’s guide that aligns seamlessly with the themes of your book. Let us have the pleasure of creating one for you!

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Our beautiful and accessible activity kits and educator guides, branded to match your book, include elements that enhance the learning experience, engage children, and support the educational objectives of the accompanying children’s book. The kits we create reinforce the themes, characters, and concepts introduced in the story, providing a cohesive and integrated learning experience. We take into consideration different learning styles and include activities that ensures a diverse group of children can benefit from the materials. Pairing an activity kit or educator’s guide with your book encourages critical thinking and creativity, extending engagement, facilitating classroom use, and helps you build a stronger brand.

The Essentials: $240

A Two-Page Activity Kit PDF

  • Each of the two activity pages will include your book cover inset on each page.
  • The footer can consist of:
    • Your book title.
    • Author information.
    • A website link.
    • Your social media profiles for marketing and branding purposes.
  • The fee includes three rounds of revisions.
  • Optional: Additional activity pages can be added for $120 each.
  • Additional rounds of revisions (beyond the three included) will be billed at $50 each.
  •  See an example here and here.

The Premium: $549

A Five-Page Activity Kit PDF

  • The five pages can include a book feature page, activities, and an author/illustrator bios feature page—or you can choose to use all six pages for activities with your book cover inset on each page.
  • The footer can consist of:
    • Your book title.
    • Author information.
    • A website link.
    • Your social media profiles for marketing and branding purposes.
  • The fee includes three rounds of revisions.
  • Optional: Additional activity pages can be added for $120 each. Additional rounds of revisions (beyond the three included) will be billed at $50 each.
  • See an example here.

The Optimum: $899

A Six-Page Educators’ Guide PDF

  • Includes planned lesson content for Writing, Reading, Math, and Social Emotional Learning that aligns with Common Core State Standards, created by an Educator with a Master’s Degree.
  • The five pages can include a book feature page with author/illustrator bios, lesson plans, and extension activities—or you can choose to use all five pages for lesson plans and activities activities with your book cover inset on each page.
  • The footer can include:
    • Your book title.
    • Author information.
    • A website link.
    • Your social media profiles for marketing and branding purposes.
  • The fee includes three rounds of revisions.
  • Optional: Additional activity pages can be added for $120 each. Additional rounds of revisions (beyond the three included) will be billed at $50 each.
  • See an example here.

Let us know your selection or feel free to ask questions.

Once you complete the form below, we’ll be back in your inbox with a reply as soon as possible. We can’t wait to guide you through this process and allow for your input and the opportunity to upload any artwork you’d like us to have to start creating your dream kit. Once you’ve confirmed you’d like to move ahead and payment is received, our current turnaround time is approximately 14 business days.

The Benefits of Pairing an Activity Kit or Educator's Guide with Your Book:

Builds a Stronger Brand:

Offering a comprehensive package with a book and accompanying materials can contribute to the author’s brand. Parents, educators, and caregivers are more likely to remember and recommend books that come with engaging and educational resources.

Extends Engagement:

By providing additional materials, authors can extend the engagement of young readers with the book. Children are more likely to revisit the story and its concepts if there are fun and educational activities associated with it, creating a lasting impact on their learning.

Facilitates Classroom Use:

Educators often appreciate having supplementary materials that align with educational standards. An educator’s guide can provide teachers with ideas for incorporating the book into their lesson plans, making it more likely that the book will be used in a classroom setting.

Encourages Parental Involvement:

Activity kits can involve parents in their child’s learning journey. When parents participate in activities with their children, it strengthens the bond between them and creates positive associations with both the book and the learning process.

Enhances Learning Experience:

Activity kits and guides provide additional content that complements the book. They can include interactive activities, games, puzzles, and hands-on projects that reinforce the concepts and themes presented in the story. This enhances the overall learning experience and helps children engage with the material on a deeper level.

Supports Different Learning Styles:

Children have diverse learning styles, and a one-size-fits-all approach may not be effective. An activity kit can cater to various learning preferences, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. This ensures that children with different learning styles can benefit from the educational content in the book.

Encourages Critical Thinking:

Activities and guides often encourage children to think critically about the story, characters, and themes. They may include discussion questions, prompts for creative writing, or problem-solving activities that stimulate the development of critical thinking skills.

Promotes Creativity:

Activity kits can inspire creativity by including art projects, craft ideas, and other creative activities related to the book. This not only makes the learning process more enjoyable but also encourages children to express themselves through various forms of art.

In summary, pairing an activity kit or educator’s guide with children’s books adds value by enhancing the learning experience, supporting different learning styles, encouraging critical thinking and creativity, extending engagement, facilitating classroom use, building a stronger brand, and promoting parental involvement. It can contribute to a more holistic and impactful approach to children’s education and entertainment.