Literacy Kits for Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood
Serving K-12 Schools
15+ Years of Experience
Fast & Reliable Delivery
Free Activities Included
Discover Our Active Literacy Kits for K-5 Success
Looking for innovative reading kits that bring play-based learning to life in your classroom? Our active literacy kits intuitively integrate movement into your curriculum, boosting engagement and understanding across all elementary grades. See the data for yourself!
Explore Our Comprehensive K-2 Literacy Kit
Our expertly designed literacy kit for grades K-2 offers a wealth of engaging materials to support early literacy development and differentiated instruction. Through play-based learning, students will actively build essential skills with our active literacy resources. Discover grade-specific materials designed to build a love of reading. View quote below for product quantities.
Kindergarten Materials:
Lay the groundwork for literacy success with our K-2 literacy kit’s kindergarten materials. Through play-based learning, young learners actively develop phonological awareness, master letter recognition, and build essential early reading skills using our durable floor mats and movement-integrated activities.
First Grade Materials:
Boost literacy skills in first grade with reading resources from our K-2 literacy kit. These active literacy materials build upon foundational knowledge, introducing more complex concepts in reading comprehension and vocabulary development, all while encouraging movement and reinforcing key literacy standards.
Second Grade Materials:
Strengthen reading fluency, comprehension, and writing in second grade with our K-2 literacy kit. Interactive movement activities and engaging materials deepen understanding of language arts concepts through differentiated instruction.
Discover Our Popular 3-5 Literacy Kit
Building on foundational skills, our dynamic 3-5 Literacy Kit offers a rich collection of reading resources designed for third, fourth, and fifth-grade students. These materials integrate active literacy strategies to deepen comprehension, expand vocabulary, and cultivate a love of reading through engaging movement-based learning. View quote below for product quantities.
Third Grade Materials:
Within our 3-5 literacy kit, the third-grade materials focus on strengthening reading fluency, enhancing comprehension of more complex texts, and expanding vocabulary. Engaging activities and literacy mats encourage active participation and reinforce key literacy concepts.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Materials:
The fourth and fifth-grade materials in our 3-5 literacy kit provide resources to further develop critical reading skills, analytical thinking, and advanced vocabulary. These active literacy products support differentiated instruction for deeper engagement with varied text types and enhance overall literacy proficiency through movement-based learning.
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How Does Math & Movement Work?
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Choose Your Materials
Identify your school’s grade levels and instructional priorities—we’ll recommend the kits and materials that best support your academic goals.
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Access our Activity Database
Our materials come with free, ready-to-use activities—making it easy for teachers to add movement to lessons with minimal prep.
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Prep in Minutes
Most activities require little to no prep. Just roll out the mat and start teaching with movement.
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Easily Fit Activities into Your School Day
Use activities as warm-ups, classroom lessons, or interventions. Also add to family engagement events, summer learning, and afterschool programs.
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Get Support from Real People
Our U.S.-based support team is dedicated to helping your school succeed with movement-based learning. Easily plan virtual or in-person PDs for your staff.
Educators Share Their Success with Math & Movement
Thousands of educators across 47 states are seeing remarkable growth with our active learning approach. Hear their stories and discover the power of play-based learning in the testimonials below.
“Before Math & Movement, our kids were really struggling with the concept of having to do math…Our kids felt like math was scary…Now, I don’t even know if they realize they’re doing math…They absolutely have a different viewpoint. They feel like it is something they can learn.”
Fayth Jenkins
Principal, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
“As a dual language school with specific needs that were not being met with existing methods, we worked with Math & Movement to custom-design floor mats and other resources to support our curriculum. Our entire school is now equipped with kinesthetic learning materials that are fully aligned with our educational objectives. We are extremely grateful to Math & Movement for their support and flexibility. Thanks to these materials, our students experience significant benefits in their learning every day.”
Eli Hernandez
Principal, Delaware Primary School
Syracuse City School District
“We have used Math & Movement for over five years, and the results have been remarkable. The mats are durable and require no maintenance. The teacher who used the materials in nearly every lesson has the highest math scores in the school. Math & Movement played a key role in transforming us from a school in need of improvement to one in good standing.”
Eva Williams
Former Principal, Van Duyn Elementary School
Syracuse City School District
“It’s an amazing program. I love that it’s supplemental to our core curriculum. It’s a really nice springboard and seems to support our math in focus series in a way that gets kids tired out at the same time!”
Joe DiCaprio
Former Principal, Woodlawn Elementary School
Current Deputy Superintendent, Schenectady City School District
“As a special education teacher, I love using these mats in our general education classroom. Every child is engaged and excited to learn their multiplication tables. When I bring a mat out the whole class cheers. Thank you for making math more accessible not just for my students, but every child in our classroom.”
Deb Scheer
Special Education Teacher
BC Cate Elementary, Odessa-Montour Central School District
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Request an Instant Quote for Your School
Create a custom quote to enhance your school’s learning environment with kinesthetic opportunities. Choose from Math & Literacy Kits, Classroom Kits, and individual mats and resources—designed to boost student engagement and achievement. Our materials align with state standards, integrate seamlessly into your curriculum, and include ready-to-use activities for teachers. Plus, save more when you bundle with our Kits! Select your materials and request your quote today!
Discover More About Our Literacy Kits with Our FAQs
Curious about how our literacy kits can transform your elementary reading instruction? Here, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about the benefits, components, and implementation of our movement-based learning resources. Explore how our active literacy solutions can enhance student engagement and improve literacy skills through play-based learning.
What are literacy kits, and how do they relate to differentiated instruction?
Literacy kits, also known as reading kits or leveled literacy kits, are thoughtfully designed collections of hands-on materials that integrate kinesthetic learning and support differentiated instruction (an approach that tailors teaching to meet individual learning needs) in early literacy. Each kit includes tools and activities that help students build core reading and writing skills such as letter recognition, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and composition. By incorporating elements of play-based learning in early childhood, these reading resources engage young learners through movement, exploration, and fun. Our active literacy kits are especially effective for reaching diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can participate meaningfully in the classroom.
What components are included in the literacy kits?
Math & Movement’s leveled literacy kits feature a carefully selected range of reading resources, including durable floor mats, hands-on manipulatives, and age-appropriate books tailored to specific grade levels. With each kit, educators gain access to our extensive online database brimming with activities and resources designed to maximize the impact of these materials and encourage movement-based learning for various literacy skills.
How do literacy kits help improve reading skills?
Our reading kits enhance literacy skills by uniquely integrating movement into the learning experience. Physical activity stimulates blood flow and oxygen to the brain, creating an optimal environment for learning and retention. By engaging multiple senses, our interactive materials make reading activities more enjoyable and effective, demonstrating that reading and literacy movement go hand-in-hand for improved comprehension and engagement.
Are there different types of literacy kits available for specific reading levels?
Absolutely! To best support students at different reading levels, we offer two distinct leveled literacy kit options. You’ll find a specific reading kit for kindergarten, first, and second grade (K-2), and another created for students in third, fourth, and fifth grade (3-5). Our leveled literacy kits ensure age-appropriate content and activities.
What are some examples of literacy activities included in the reading kits?
The popular literacy kits from Math & Movement offer a wide array of incredible activities! For younger learners, the Alphabet Hop literacy mat transforms letter recognition into a fun jumping game. The Make-A-Word Hop mat encourages building consonant-vowel-consonant words using letter cards. For older students, our Question Word Hop, “th” Words Hop, and Advanced 100 Word Hop literacy mat teach sentence and short story writing. Discover all the activity ideas for our literacy resources in our comprehensive online database included with your purchase.
How do literacy kits support classroom instruction?
By providing teachers with readily implementable educational materials and a wide range of movement-based learning activities, our leveled literacy kits are designed to support classroom instruction more easily. Our reading resources integrate into your existing literacy curriculum, saving valuable planning time, and are aligned with state standards to enhance learning outcomes.
Explore Countless Literacy Activities
Get the most out of your reading kits with our vast online activity database! Instantly find engaging activities by searching for your specific literacy mat. Plus, access a library of helpful videos and convenient worksheets to enrich your literacy instruction and save your teachers valuable planning time.
Building Better Readers Through Movement
Movement fuels brain development, directly enhancing literacy learning. Physical activity, central to our active literacy kit approach, strengthens key neural connections vital for cognitive skills:
- Planning
- Thought Analysis
- Creativity
- Abstract Thinking
- Social Behavior
By integrating movement and play-based learning, we optimize the brain for better comprehension and retention.
Equip Your Educators with Literacy Kit Training
Ensure your educators are confident and effective in using our literacy kits with our professional development training options. Choose between a convenient one-hour virtual workshop designed for up to 100 participants on separate devices, or an engaging in-person session, tailored to fit the size and setup of your space. Both formats provide practical strategies for integrating the kit’s active literacy resources and maximizing student engagement.
Take the Next Step and Bring Active Literacy to Your School!
For over 12 years, Math & Movement has been at the forefront of kinesthetic learning, helping educators with innovative resources like our literacy and reading kits. If your school is ready to order and requires a copy of our W-9 form, simply complete our new customer form below. We’re excited to partner with you in building a more engaging and effective learning environment!
