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Central Youth and Outreach Services: Lakeshore Educational Kits

Please note that patrons have to pick up the kit at the Central BPL location; we do not transfer to other libraries for pickup.

Lakeshore's Theme Boxes

A plastic container with a green label "Life Cycles Theme Box", on the left side sits a toy frog, on the right sits an open egg toy, and on top is a photo of a butterfly

Life Cycles Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about the life cycles of frogs, butterflies and plants...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From a greenhouse window and seeds to engaging puzzles and stamps, our theme box is packed with materials that help children explore living things and how they grow. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF949

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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A plastic container with a grass green label "All About Me Theme Box", on the left side a yellow and pink purse, on top sits a toy plush microphone

All About Me Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about themselves...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From a mirror and measuring tape to photo cards and engaging name puzzles, our theme box is packed with materials that help kids discover their own unique traits and talents. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF922

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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An open plastic container with a pink label "Food and Nutrition Theme Box", on the left sits a red grocery basket and toy food, on the right sits a shopping list

Food & Nutrition Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about fruits, vegetables, grains and more...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From realistic food props and shopping lists to fun food puzzles, our theme box is packed with materials that help kids discover healthy foods. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF968

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Item contains small parts and small ball. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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An open plastic container with a light green label "Seasons & Weather Theme Box", on the left side sits a toy sun, sunglasses, and pumpkins, on the right sits a large foam, orange tree and one gold and orange leaf

Seasons & Weather Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about seasons and weather...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From a rain gauge and thermometer to snowflake stencils and sorting mats, our theme box is packed with materials that help kids explore the four seasons and learn about weather—from thunderstorms to rainbows. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF966

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Item contains small parts and small ball. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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A plastic container with green label "Alphabet Theme Box", on the left side, three letters spell BPL, on the right hands a lace with beads spelling Literacy and a tub of letters

Alphabet Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about the alphabet...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From letter stamps to cookie cutters, our theme box is packed with materials that help children explore letters and their sounds. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF945

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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A slightly open plastic container with a dark blue label "Transportation Theme Box", on the left side sits two toy cars and an orange bike, on the right sits a plush school bus

Transportation Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about transportation...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From vehicle counters and sponge painters to an engaging puzzle, our theme box is packed with materials that help kids explore cars, boats, trains and more! Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF404

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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An open plastic container with a light green label "Earth & Environment Theme Box", on top sits a blue and white rectangle shaped sign labelled "Recycling Center", on the left sits three toy trees and on the right sits a pinecone

Earth & Environment Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore: 

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about the Earth and its environment...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From wood samples and rock specimens to recycling bins and sorting cards, our theme box is packed with materials that help children explore the natural world—and learn how to protect it. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

 

Item # FF941

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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Lakeshore's Theme Boxes

Open plastic box with green Numbers and Counting Theme Box label, one purple dice on left and one orange dice on right, card and number pieces spell out 2100 on top of the lid

Numbers & Counting Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about numbers and counting...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From fun fish counters and tactile numbers to dough stampers and a sequencing puzzle, our theme box is packed with materials that help children explore the world of numbers. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF964

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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Plastic container with orange "Health and Safety Theme Box" label, a yellow road sign with a red light/stoplight sits on the lid, a stethoscope lays on the table in front of it

Health and Safety Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn how to stay safe and develop healthy habits...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From a stethoscope and safety signs to play food and a sorting center, our theme box is packed with materials that help kids explore health and safety in depth. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub. Ball requires inflation upon arrival.

Item # FF948

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

 

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A slightly open plastic container with a farmer puppet sitting on top of the lid, the left side has two farm fences in a L shape with two farm animals behind them, the right side has a green and black toy tractor

Farms Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about crops, farm animals and more...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From a puppet and miniature tractor to farm animal manipulatives, our theme box is packed with materials that help children explore farms in depth. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from science to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF961

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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An open plastic container with a city map and toy car sitting on top, the box has a pink front labelled "Community and Careers Theme Box", on the right side there are two community building piece sorters and on the right is a photo of a doctor

Community and Careers Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore:

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about community and careers...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From a community map and building pieces to a listening lotto game, our theme box is packed with materials that invite children to explore their community—and learn about the people who help us every day. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF947

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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An open plastic container with a blue label "Cultures of the World Theme Box", on the left side is a red paper lantern and multicolored musical shaker, on the right side is a maraca and globe

Cultures of the World Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore: 

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about different cultures...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From play food and musical instruments to photo cards, a globe and more, our theme box is packed with materials that help children explore different cultures—and learn about the fascinating lives of people all over the world. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF942

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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Slightly open plastic container with orange label "Families Theme Box", on the left side is a family photo and on the right side is a toy grandmother, on the lid sits a family organizer with a baby, mother, father, and child photo

Families Theme Box

Description from Lakeshore: 

Recommended Age

3 yrs. - 5 yrs. / Preschool - Kindergarten

Description

Children learn all about different types of families...

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with comprehensive, hands-on lessons that span the curriculum! From a beanbag family to puzzles and photo cards, our theme box is packed with materials that help kids discover the importance of families. Plus, you get a guide with tons of involving activities that cover 10 curriculum areas—from math to dramatic play. Materials come in a plastic tub.

Item # FF965

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

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Checkout Information

Checkouts are for three weeks. Kits should be returned directly back to the Central Birmingham Public Library Youth Departments or, in the case of teachers or organizations, returns should be coordinated with library staff. Please do not leave in the drop off boxes.