September 6, 2007
Itty Bitty Bookworm Preschool Contest
Do you have a preschooler or Kindergartener at home? Do you have preschool-aged grandkids who come to visit your home? Do you run an in-home daycare or preschool?
If so, read on for information and a chance to win a terrific resource.I recently received one month of Itty Bitty Bookworm Preschool to try at home with my son Kyle. This is a wonderful kit!
Each month, there are four lessons which revolve around a quality preschool picture book (such as I Like Me). Along with the book and theme for the week, there is a craft or activity for each day, dramatic activity suggestions, a letter and number of the week, and a color of the month, and even a parent’s guide. Using this product in my home, I would probably choose to spread out the weekly ideas over a couple of weeks, instead of beginning a new lesson each week as it is designed.
Every single thing that you need for the craft is prepackaged in a big ziplock baggie and included included (except for some very basic items such as scissors and glue) and prepackaged in a big ziplock baggie. As a mom who occasionally gets inspired to do something, this is a huge motivating factor for me. Instead of having to come up with an activity and then gather supplies, I can simply consult the lesson plan, grab the included book, and the craft kit and get going.
I was helping a friend with her kids one day, so I decided to try out an activity with her newly five year old daughter, and my three year old son. I read the book, talked about a few of the questions included, and then they did the activity (gluing beans and pasta on an outline of their name on cardstock).
Of course my kit only included supplies for one, so I added a few more pieces of pasta to the included supply and there was easily enough for the two of them to complete the activity. If you are planning to do the crafts with numerous children (such as in a daycare setting), for a small additional fee, you can receive all the prepared kits, or choose to supplement them yourself.
You can see a sneak peek of the Bo Kit (for 3 - 5 year olds) for October, as well as the slightly different Bailey Kit (for 18 - 26 months).
Tara Rison answered a few questions for me about her mom-owned business:
JD: Why did you start this business?
TR: After having my third child, I decided to quit my job as the director of a child development center to start my own in-home preschool. Once I opened I filled up quickly and became very busy. I also started to teach a night class for a local community college.
This left me with very little time to plan and organize quality lessons and activities. Therefore, I ordered several preschool programs, but was not happy with them. I felt they were very “cookie cutter” (meaning all of the projects looked the same), they did not make strong cognitive connections for the children, and they did not strive to promote pre-literacy skills.
So, I went back to creating my own. Jokingly I said to my husband one night, “I should sell my own curriculum on a website.” He thought it was a great idea and convinced me to give it a go. I am so glad I did!
JD: What kind of customers use this system?
TR: We have a variety of customers. The majority are in-home preschool providers. Many preschools have subscriptions, as well. We also have parents, grandparents, and nannies who have bought subscriptions. Our curriculum is great for anyone who cares for a preschooler.
JD: How does your curriculum differ from others out there?
TR: Our curriculum is different than others out there in several ways:
1. All of our lessons, activities, projects, etc. are based on popular children’s books.
2. All of the books are included in the kits.
3. We strive to promote early literacy skills.
4. Our activities are stimulating and creative. They are designed to teach self-expression through art.
Discounts are available if you order several months at once, or you can just order it month by month and use it at your own pace.
There is also another option, called Bella’s Kit, which includes everything in the Bo Kit, except the books, which you could borrow from the library.
Tara has donated the following prizes. If you would like to win, leave a comment below, listing your preference. We will draw a winner on Wednesday, September 12.
1. A Bo Kit (ages 3-5) for 1 child for October or November (U.S. only), a $48 value.
2. A Bailey Kit (ages 18-36 months) for 1 child for October or November (U.S. only), a $25 value
3. A CD containing the October or November curriculum for Bo and Bailey (U.S. or Canada), a $25 value
165 Comments on Itty Bitty Bookworm Preschool Contest »
#1 - onemotherslove @ 9:02 pm
I would love to do the Bo kit with my son!
#2 - Ryanne @ 9:26 pm
This curriculum sounds just what I am looking for! I have a 3.5yr. old and coming up with continuous ideas for projects/activities can be challenging. I love the idea that each week is based on a book and that the activities are based on the book’s theme. I really want to give this curriculum a try.
#3 - Andrea @ 9:28 pm
Awesome! My preference would be:
1 - the CD with Bo and Bailey
2 - the Bailey kit
3 - the Bo kit
Thanks!!
#4 - Bev @ 9:29 pm
I would love to win the Bo Kit!
#5 - Summer @ 9:30 pm
Sounds like a great resource. I would love the Bo kit for my son!
#6 - Rebecca @ 9:33 pm
My daughter is right on the line, so I would probably first choose the Bo kit, then the Bailey kit.
#7 - Nikki @ 9:36 pm
This is so exciting I have not heard of this before. I would love to try the Bailey Kit My son is just now 18 months old.
He is always wanting to get his little hands into things. I would love to have something for him to come to the table and do just as his siblings do .
Nikki
#8 - Ally P @ 9:36 pm
My preferance would be #1
This sounds like such a cool idea!!!
#9 - Ami @ 9:37 pm
3rd option please!
#10 - Laura @ 9:45 pm
Wow..this is awesome. As a new SAHM with an almost 3 year old, I am always looking for things to do : ) The Bo kit is my choice..heading to their website now!!
#11 - Shauna @ 9:45 pm
The Bailey Kit sounds like a great idea for my preschooler. I use Five in a Row to homeschool my older daughter, and it’s also centered on children’s literature.
#12 - Mommy Bee @ 9:47 pm
Such a neat idea!
1. Bo kit
2. Bailey kit
3. CD
#13 - brandy @ 9:49 pm
sounds great please count me in. i would like the bo kit
#14 - tammy b @ 9:49 pm
holy cow, just what i need for my 3.11 yo twins! my preference is for the bo kit, with the 2nd in contention being the cd kit. thanks for the info, i’m heading over to her website!
#15 - Angie @ 9:49 pm
I would LOVE to have a Bo kit!
If I don’t win the contest, I am SURELY going to buy one to try for us. I wish I had thought of this for my girls. As a former teacher and mother of toddlers, I’m constantly looking for ways to teach my little ones with fun activities. Brilliant!
#16 - earthchick @ 9:55 pm
I would love to win the Bo kit for my 3 year-old twin sons!
#17 - Amberly @ 9:56 pm
I’d love the Bo kit for my 3 year old!
#18 - Bonnie Walker @ 10:00 pm
Sounds great! My preference order is
1. Bo Kit
2. Bailey Kit
3. CD
Thanks!
#19 - Laura @ 10:05 pm
I would love the Bo Kit!
Thanks!
#20 - Celeste @ 10:06 pm
Bo kit, please–looks great!
#21 - Kara @ 10:08 pm
The Bo kit would be great for my 3yr old
#22 - Jean @ 10:08 pm
I would love to try out the Bo Kit for my 3 year old. He’s in preschool but I would to do things with him at home as well.
#23 - The Wooden Porch @ 10:09 pm
I would love #1! I’m homeschooling preschool with my daughter this year. That sounds really great!
#24 - Crissybug @ 10:14 pm
I could use either one! But it would probably be nice to have one for my 2 year old daughter since my son is already in preschool. I love the fact that they supply everything!
#25 - Crystal D @ 10:17 pm
My preference…
Bailey
Bo
CD
Thanks!!!!!
#26 - Tina @ 10:19 pm
give me anything you’ve got… LOL. I have a kindergartener at home as well as a niece who is three. I would use any and all of them. Thank You very much!
#27 - stephanie @ 10:20 pm
Please enter me for either! I have three girls, 3 and under, so any age would be used and used well.
#28 - mommyzing @ 10:21 pm
The Bo kit would be great…my 21 month year old daughter would Love it
#29 - shimmala @ 10:49 pm
I would love a Bo kit for my soon-to-be-4-year-old daughter! What a fabulous idea.
#30 - bebemiqui @ 10:52 pm
The Bo kit
#31 - Angela at mommy bytes @ 11:01 pm
A Bo kit would be great for my almost 4-year-old daughter!
#32 - Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings @ 11:15 pm
Sounds interesting.
My choices are in this order:
1. A Bo Kit (ages 3-5) for 1 child for October or November (U.S. only), a $48 value.
2. A Bailey Kit (ages 18-36 months) for 1 child for October or November (U.S. only), a $25 value
3. A CD containing the October or November curriculum for Bo and Bailey (U.S. or Canada), a $25 value
#33 - Melitsa @ 11:16 pm
I’d love the Bo kit or the Bailey kit.
#34 - Kilikina @ 11:24 pm
I love the baily kit. Hope I win.
#35 - Jill @ 11:24 pm
I would like them in that order.
#36 - Taowyn @ 11:33 pm
I like the Bo kit.
#37 - Kelly @ 11:35 pm
Great idea! I’m a former preschool teacher and these sound very helpful. The Bo Kit would be my choice.
#38 - Sarah @ 11:55 pm
Here’s my order…
1. Bo kit
2. Bailey kit
3. CD
#39 - jenna @ 12:09 am
Any of these would be fabulous. I have no preference, except to win!
#40 - Chappyswife @ 12:35 am
These sound great! If I had to pick, I would choose the Bo kit.
#41 - Irreverent, Barefoot Ragamuffins @ 12:40 am
Neat idea. I love that everything is already packaged with it.
CD
Bo
Bailey
Thanks!
#42 - Teresa @ 12:43 am
This looks really neat!! I also struggle to regularly do educational activities with my 3 year old. Thanks for the great new resource to help my little ones grow! I would prefer the Bo kid if I were to be the winner of the contest! Thanks!
#43 - Shama-Lama Mama @ 1:06 am
Oooh, the Bo kit! Thanks!
#44 - Debbie Childers @ 1:07 am
My son and I would love this
#45 - Christy @ 1:32 am
I think the Bo kit would be great for my son!
#46 - bree @ 1:48 am
I would love to do the Bo kit with my 3 AND 5 year old! how perfect is that!!
#47 - Karen (mommy of three) @ 1:50 am
#1 would cover all three of my sons, please enter me for that one, thanks!
#48 - Anastasia @ 3:10 am
I’ll go for the Bo Kit too
#49 - kailani @ 3:16 am
My preference would be:
1 - The Bo Kit
2 - The Bailey Kit
3 - The CD
Thank you!
#50 - BlurMommy @ 3:40 am
I would love a Bo Kit. Thanks!
#51 - Susan @ 6:18 am
My preference:
CD
Bo
Bailey
#52 - Lu @ 6:56 am
I would love a Bo Kit! Please count me in! Thanks!
#53 - Chrissy @ 7:01 am
I would LOVE the Bailey kit for my 2 year old. I’m running out of ideas of things to do/books to read.
#54 - Chrissy @ 7:02 am
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#55 - Tiffanie@Three Peas in a Pod @ 7:22 am
My son would love that kit!!
#56 - Carey @ 7:44 am
Count me in. My preference would be the Bo Kit. This looks like a really great product.
#57 - Barbara @ 7:50 am
My twin girls are 3 years old and love crafts, so any of the three prizes would be great for us! I would say that the Bo Kit would be our first choice, though.
#58 - Amy W @ 7:55 am
My preference is the Bo kit, then the Bailey kit. I have two kids that could benefit from one or the other. Great find!
#59 - ktjrdn @ 8:29 am
I thought I enetered a commetn. if this shows up twice, I’m sorry.
1. Bo
2. bailey
3. CD
Thanks you
#60 - Lauren@Baseballs&Bows @ 8:40 am
WOW! How neat! I would love to win. I would choose: 1,3,2. Thanks!
#61 - Sarah @ Ordinary Days @ 8:42 am
I’d love the Bo kit.
#62 - Heather (Heather's reality show) @ 8:47 am
I’d like the bo kit.
#63 - Bethany @ 8:48 am
My son and I would enjoy the Bo kit I believe.
#64 - Heidi @ 9:12 am
These look great!
I’d love the Bailey Kit!
#65 - Sharon @ 9:14 am
please count me in.
(Bo kit)
#66 - Michelle @ 9:14 am
The Bo kit would be terrific to use with my nephew.
#67 - Naomi (Urban Mummy) @ 9:24 am
This sounds like a fabulous idea!!! Wow!
#68 - Donna @ 9:25 am
I’d love the Bo kit for my 5yo. But, I’d be happy to put away the Bailey kit for my 9mo.
#69 - Sandy M @ 9:28 am
I would like the Bailey kit for my granddaughter.
#70 - Katie @ 9:30 am
I would love to be entered in this contest! (Bo Kit)
#71 - Elizabeth @ 9:30 am
I’d love the Bailey Kit for my 18 month old daughter, second choice the CD, third choice the Bo kit which I could save until she’s a little older!
#72 - Stacey (Kisses From the Father) @ 9:30 am
I would love the CD please.
Thank you!
#73 - Crystal B. @ 9:36 am
I would love the Bailey Kit or the CD.
#74 - Karen @ Simply A Musing Blog @ 9:37 am
OH, the Bo kit sounds delightful!
#75 - Amanda @ 9:41 am
I love the Itty Bitty Bookworm and with a 3 yr old little boy, I need all the hands on activities I can get.
Amanda
#76 - Mary Margeson @ 9:55 am
This is AWESOME! I have a slightly delayed kindergartner who is having difficulty learning the basics, right now, and is resistant wo let us help her! This would be a fun activity for us to do with her, and she wouldn’t even realize she was learning, until it was too late!! LOL! Pick me!! Pick me!!
#77 - Kimberly @ 9:56 am
I have a soon to be 3 year old and plan to start homeschooling in the next week or so. I would love to try the Bo Kit with him. I love literature and eventually want a PhD in Children’s Literature. Thanks for this opportunity
#78 - Shera @ 9:58 am
I would truly love to win the Bo kit (#1) for my son. We’re doing preschool at home this year and I am definitely finding it a challenge to come up with activities.
#79 - Mama Zen @ 10:03 am
I would love to win the Bo kit!
#80 - CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela @ 10:04 am
I’d love the Bo kit! What a great idea.
#81 - cute2carry Handbags @ 10:14 am
The Bo Kit for sure! I’m always up for a short cut, and having things all together pre-packaged is such a great idea!
#82 - Andrea @ 10:14 am
My son and I would have a fun time using the Bo kit! This is perfect!
#83 - Emily @ 10:21 am
I would love the bailey kit for my daughter!
#84 - kardel @ 10:31 am
I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old and I am always looking for things like this. I read to them the story of Bo and gave them the coloring page. I am impressed at how much my 4 year old understood and remembered about the story. Now, they are creating their own “masterpieces” of Bo the bookworm. I wish I had known about this over the summer! Thanks for sharing this and for hosting the contest. I would love any/all of the prizes offered.
#85 - Lisa K @ 10:38 am
I’d love the Bo kit! My preschooler loves to do craft stuff with me. She starts preschool Monday & can hardly wait!
#86 - Ruth :) @ 10:40 am
A Bo or Bailey would be wonderful - I have an almost 5 year old and almost 2 year old!
#87 - Naomi @ 10:58 am
I’d love to try the Bo kit. I’m not sure I could homeschool my three year old, but it would be great to have a chance to try some at-home early education.
#88 - JessicaB @ 11:08 am
These are awesome.
My preferences would be:
1. Bo
2. Bailey
3. CD
#89 - Jill H. @ 11:14 am
Nifty! Bo Kit for us, or the CD…:)
#90 - Candice Domerese @ 11:19 am
I would love to be entered in this contest for the Itty Bitty Bookworm. Thanks!
#91 - LeAnne @ 11:20 am
I like the Bailey Kit!!
#92 - Michele @ 11:29 am
Please enter me for kit #2!
#93 - Holly @ 11:32 am
I would love a Bailey kit
#94 - Stephanie @ 11:46 am
We would love a chance to win the Bo kit. I have three little ones in my house that I think would enjoy it. Thanks!
#95 - Tanya Moyer @ 11:46 am
How cool! The Bo kit sounds great!
#96 - Brooke @ 11:49 am
This looks like a terrific product! Count me in!
#97 - @nnaliza @ 11:58 am
wow! again you girls come up with wonderful giveaways!!!
please sign us up for ANY of the ages 3/4+ material!
thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#98 - lace @ 12:27 pm
The Bo kit would be perfect for the 3 year old. Who wants to go to school
#99 - Amanda @ 12:33 pm
I have no prefrence. I want any, I have both ages
#100 - Stephanie @ 12:38 pm
Sign me up please
#101 - Myrna @ 12:40 pm
My preference wou;d be the Cd first, then the Bailey kit, then the Bo kit
#102 - Caryn @ 12:41 pm
i would love any of them as my son is young enough for either program
#103 - Carol @ 12:48 pm
Wow! I’ve spent all morning looking for a preschool for next year for my daughter. Maybe I need to keep her at home and do it myself. Hmmmm….
I would love the Bo kit!!
Carol
#104 - Erica @ 12:50 pm
This would be wonderful to win. Sign me up for the Bo kit.
#105 - Elleoz @ 1:03 pm
What an awesome idea! With 2 pre-schoolers in the house it sure would help.
My order of preference would be:
1-Bailey
2- Bo
3-CD
#106 - Rhen (yestheyareallmine) @ 1:07 pm
Oh wow! I would love to be entered in. My almost 3 year old would enjoy doing her own “school work”.
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#108 - Rani @ 1:26 pm
I have an almost 4 year old and an almost 6 year old and a bun in the oven. A Bo kit would be my first choice. Thanks!
#109 - Krista @ 1:32 pm
Yay, so fun! I would love to do this with my son! I know, I know, I’m a little premature as he’s only 5 months, but he’ll be old enough way before I’m ready for it!
So I would like the Bailey kit and then the Bo kit or CD. We have an awesome library system here so it would work great!
#110 - Christina @ 1:44 pm
These sound great. The Bo kit would be wonderful!
#111 - Jendi @ 1:47 pm
I could use the Bo Kit, but would be happy to try any of them.
Thank you.
#112 - Ashley @ 2:20 pm
oh! this sounds right up our alley! i have a 20 month old and love finding new things to introduce her to. ME ME ME!
#113 - Lucy @ 2:20 pm
With 3 girls under 5 the Bo kit would fit our needs perfectly!
#114 - Sara @ 3:13 pm
What a great idea! The Bailey Kit would be perfect for us!
#115 - Mommy Brain @ 3:21 pm
I have 20 month old twins so I would love to win #2. Thanks!
#116 - Tam @ 4:33 pm
Sounds awesome, i have kids in both categories
My preferences-
Bailey
Bo
CD
#117 - Heather Schwarzen @ 4:48 pm
Love this!
Bo
Bailey
CD
#118 - Amy A. @ 4:52 pm
I’d prefer the Bo kit, but would take any of them. Thanks.
#119 - emily @ 5:10 pm
Wow, this sounds fantastic. Any of the options would work given the ages of my kids!
#120 - T with Honey @ 5:12 pm
The CD with both would be lovely.
#121 - Tonya @ Mama's Life @ 5:56 pm
I would love to win #1 I think my son would love it!
#122 - Sue @ 7:09 pm
WOW — I LOVE this idea!
1. Bailey kit
2. Bo kit
3. CD
#123 - Kathy in WA @ 7:59 pm
What a great kit! I’d love the first one for older children. Thank you so much!!
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#124 - Lesha @ 9:19 pm
I’d love to win the A Bailey Kit. Thanks for the contest!
#125 - Nichelle Nell @ 9:26 pm
I run a daycare center and it is so hard to find activities to keep the little ones busy and learning. I would love to try out the Bo kit with my kids! Thanks
#126 - JewelsHud @ 9:47 pm
This is really neat! I’d like the Bo Kit!!
Julie
#127 - Tiffany M @ 9:57 pm
i am a home schooler. I would love to win the “bo kit”
#128 - Zarlacht Atiqzoy @ 10:28 pm
I’ve been wondering why someone hasn’t created this yet - and here it is. It really does exist! It’s taken me 4 months to put together a curriculum for my toddler - it’s not an easy task by any means. There is so much research out there, with no telling what really strengthens pre-math and literacy skills. This is a brilliant idea for moms at home! If picked, I’d like the Baily kit please.
#129 - Dawn @ 11:10 pm
I would love #3.
#130 - mama k @ 11:11 pm
I’d love prize #2! I’ve just started some home preschool w/ my LO.
#131 - Joannie @ 11:18 pm
I think that the Bo kit seems wonderful. What a wonderful idea.
#132 - Jessica @ 12:26 am
I think the Bailey kit would be my first choice - but any would work. They look really neat!
#133 - Sheila @ 1:37 am
I would like the Bailey kit for my son. Thanks!
#134 - Julie @ 7:54 am
I would love the Bailey kit for my 2 yr. old daughter, I am running out of ideas for things to do with her! She is always wanting to read and create something, this would be fun! Thanks!
#135 - Deborah @ 8:01 am
Sounds GREAT!
#136 - Capturing Today @ 10:34 am
I’d appreciate any of the three, as I have a child in each of the two categories!
#137 - MomBlog @ 2:48 pm
I would love the Bailey Kit. It looks so fun and I think my 2 1/2 year old would love it.
Thanks so much for having the contest.
#138 - Mary @ 3:18 pm
This sounds great. I’m thinking about using this to start homeschooling my soon-to-be preschoolers.
My first preference would be the Bo Kit and second would be the Bailey kit.
#139 - Qtpies7 @ 5:06 pm
I have a couple of preschoolers and babysit 2 yo twins. I would love to find something easy to occupy them and teach them.
#140 - Life Is Just Ducky - Michelle @ 5:10 pm
I would love to win #3! Thank you so much.
#141 - Cheryl Mendiola @ 5:14 pm
1. A Bo Kit (ages 3-5) for 1 child for October or November (U.S. only), a $48 value.
#142 - Terry Gregory @ 8:03 pm
I just received my first Bailey kit for October and I am loving it. I am so excited to get started and I know the kids will be too. Would love to win one for November
#143 - Linsey Knerl @ 10:22 pm
I would love to win the bo or Bailey kit! Thanks!
#144 - shalana @ 12:38 am
wow! What a neat idea. I’d love the kit for 3 yr. olds. (bo Kit). Thanks!
#145 - michelle b @ 10:46 am
I would love to be entered in this contest. My preference would be the bo kit. I blogged about it here..
http://ourfullhouse.blogspot.com/2007/09/contestscontestscontests.html
#146 - Jenny @ 11:44 am
Can you put me in for the CD please?
#147 - Saph -Walk With Me @ 1:07 pm
Would love the Bo kit!!! =)
#148 - Kim @ 2:28 pm
The Bo Kit please..
#149 - DaddysDarlin @ 8:44 pm
I would love to win the Bo Kit for my grandkids, this would be a wonderful thing to do while they are spending time with grandma. Fantastic!!!
#150 - Shannon @ 10:55 pm
I’d love to try a Bo kit!
#151 - Sherry Campbell @ 11:51 pm
1. A Bo Kit (ages 3-5) would be right up our alley.
#152 - Michelle @ 1:02 am
This looks really cool!
I’d love to win the
1. Bo
2. Bailey
3. CD
thanks!
#153 - Angela @ 8:29 am
I’d love the Bo kit for my 3 year old son!
#154 - mom2HandH @ 10:08 am
What an awesome curriculum! I’d be sharing it with my children’s preschool. The Bo kit would be perfect!
#155 - Heather @ 10:16 am
What a wonderful kit! I’d love any item as I have a 3 year old and a 16 month old. I just hope I win.
#156 - Marla @ 12:42 pm
I have kids in each category and run a preschool out my home. My preference would be the CD.
#157 - tanyetta @ 5:50 pm
the bo kit please
#158 - Pam @ 7:57 pm
A Bo kit, as listed number one, would be great for my daughter.
#159 - Tracy @ 8:10 pm
The Bo Kit for me! That would be so helpful! thanks
#160 - Jenna @ 8:26 pm
I’d love a Bailey kit!
#161 - Jos @ 12:45 am
I would love the Bo kit! my kindergartener loves crafts!!!
#162 - Chelsey @ 9:34 am
I would really love to win the Bo kit. My son would love to have something to do at home while his older brother is off to school.
#163 - Wendy @ 11:51 am
I would love 2.3.1
#164 - Angela @ 3:12 pm
THis is great!
#165 - Jennifer Barr @ 5:36 pm
cool!