Not a Box: Read-Aloud STEM Kit
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Not a Box: Read-Aloud STEM Kit Pairs a Picture Book With a Personal STEM Challenge
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One student, one book, one box full of possibilities. The Not a Box STEM Kit pairs Antoinette Portisâs beloved picture book with a hands-on design challengeâgeoboard, craft supplies, and an activity guide that walks the student from story to creation. Perfect for home learning, gifting, or individual enrichment.
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Students Served: 1
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- Student activity guide
- Geo board
- Rubber bands
- White gift box
- Cardboard tube
- Fuzzy pom-pom balls
- Pipe cleaners
- Googly eyes
- Colored tissue paper
- Glue stick
- Crayons
SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY
- Students Served: 1
- Author: Guides by Carly Speicher. Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- Note: Printed teacher's guide not included.
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Read. Imagine. Create.
Everything one student needs to read Not a Box and then build something inspired by the story. The book and hands-on materials come together in a single kitâready for independent exploration or guided learning.
Book Included
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis comes right in the kit. Read it, then build from it.
Individual Activity Guide
Step-by-step instructions walk the student through the STEM challenge without needing a teacher guide.
Geoboard Exploration
Rubber bands and geoboard develop spatial reasoning and geometry skills connected to the story.
Gift-Ready Package
Comes with everything in one box. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or STEM enrichment at home.
What Students Will Do
One student reads a picture book and completes a hands-on STEM challenge independently.
- Read Not a Box independently or with an adult
- Explore shapes and patterns on the geoboard
- Reimagine the white gift box as something new
- Decorate with pom-poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and tissue paper
- Draw and color designs with crayons
- Share the finished creation
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| Students Served | 1 | 1 | 10 |
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| Best For | Home or individual | Home or individual | Classroom groups |
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Why Teachers Love Not a Box: Read-Aloud STEM Kit
Complete Single-Student Kit
Book, guide, geoboard, and all craft supplies in one box. Nothing else to buy.
Literacy + STEM in One
Reading and building happen in the same session, connecting two subjects naturally.
No Teaching Experience Needed
The activity guide is student-facing and self-directed. Parents and caregivers can facilitate with ease.
Educator-Designed
Created by Carly & Adam for authentic, joyful STEM learning.
Perfect for Gifting
A meaningful alternative to toys that delivers real learning through play.
Standards Alignedâ
Connects to NGSS and Common Core standards for grades Kâ2.