Going to School Educational Books, Toys

Going to School

Time to Learn Preschool

Time to Learn Preschool

by Fisher Price

For ages 2-5 years

This little preschool play scene is a well-loved favorite among some of our Savvy kiddies, and we would be willing to bet that they've barely even noticed all the counting they've learned in between (read more)

I Don't Want to Go to School

I Don't Want to Go to School

by Weiss and Bennet

For ages 2+ years

The tough part of separating from parents is serious business (see The Kissing Hand if you need to dive right into the heavy stuff), but the truth is that for many kids, a wonderful preschool is (read more)

The Kissing Hand

The Kissing Hand

by Audrey Penn

For ages 2+ years

We must warn you -- you are a stronger person than many of us at the Savvy Source if you can actually make it through this one without choking up. We were sobbing, frankly. And that wasn't just on (read more)

Wow! School!

Wow! School!

by Robert Neubecker

For ages 2-6 years

For sheer enthusiasm about starting school, there is no match for this book. The title clues you in; these spare text, high energy illustration pages fairly scream all the cool things about school. (read more)

Oh My Baby, Little One

Oh My Baby, Little One

by Kathi Appelt

For ages 2-6 years

Starting school can be heavy stuff, and we all have a few worries that we need to share. This charm of a book certainly reassures, and it does so lovingly, not sickeningly. If you are looking for an (read more)

What to Expect at Preschool

What to Expect at Preschool

by Heidi Murkoff

For ages 2-6 years

We all struggle to remind ourselves to look at the world as our children look at it. For all we know and want to show them, sometimes the hardest thing is to remember just exactly how much they (read more)

Transportation Lunch Box

Transportation Lunch Box

by Crocodil Creek

For ages 2-6 years

What says back to school like a new lunchbox? Nothing! (Except of course for a Trapper Keeper and a fresh pack of Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils, but save that for 5th grade....) These Crocodile Creek (read more)

Stephen Joseph Snack Sacks

Stephen Joseph Snack Sacks

by So Sweet Boutique

For ages 2-6 years

If your child's preschool day ends before lunch, maybe a little snack-sized pouch is more useful. It comes in ladybug, kitty cat, monkey, frog and other designs, and each one comes with themed notes (read more)

The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Diapers

The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Diapers

by Elizabeth Pantley

For ages 18 months - 3 years

We've all heard parents at the playground tell of the child who magically wakes up one morning and says "Mommy, I don't want to wear diapers anymore, I want to use the potty!" If you are not so (read more)

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