Make Hands-On Early Learning Easier to Offer Families

Sprout Early Learning Backpacks from the Early Childhood Resource Center combine children's books, hands-on learning materials, and guided activities into ready-to-use kits designed to support early learning and family engagement.

Ideal for libraries, schools, child care programs, and community organizations, Sprout Backpacks can become part of a lending collection, family resource program, or take-home learning initiative.

With 33 backpack themes for children ages 1-8, organizations can explore options based on the ages of the children and families they serve. Sprout Backpacks are already being used by libraries and organizations in more than 30 states.

Scroll down to Choose Backpacks by Age Group to learn more about the available backpacks. 

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Why Choose Sprout Backpacks? 

Sprout Backpacks make it easier for organizations to provide familiies with meaningful early learning experiences without having to select books, create activities, or assemble materials themselves.

  • Ready to Use: Each backpack comes assembled with children's books, early learning materials, and hands-on activities created specifically for that backpack.
  • Designed for Young Children: Backpacks are created for one of two age groups, with developmentally appropriate materials and activities that encourage children to learn through reading, play, and exploration.
  • Supports Family Engagement: Each backpack includes guidance, learning tips, and conversation starters that help parents and caregivers take an active role in their child's learning.
  • Flexible for Your Organization: Add Sprout Backpacks to a library lending collection, incorporate them into an existing family program, or provide them as take-home learning resources.
  • Plenty of Choices: With 33 different backpack themes across two age groups, organizations can build a collection that fits the ages of the children and families they serve. 

What You Receive With Every Sprout Backpack

Every Sprout Backpack arrives ready to use, with:

  • Engaging children's books
  • High-quality early learning materials
  • Hands-on activities
  • Tips and conversation starters for parents and caregivers 

The materials work together to turn reading, play, and everyday interactions into opportunities for young children to learn and build skills.

Choose Backpacks by Age Group

Start with the age group you serve, then explore the backpack themes available for those children. 

Little Sprouts
Ages 1-3 | 11 Backpack Themes
Created for toddlers and young children, LIttle Sprouts Backpacks pair age-appropriate books, early learning materials, and hands-on activities unique to each backpack.
EXPLORE LITTLE SPROUTS BACKPACKS 

Sprout Learning
Ages 3-8 | 22 Backpack Themes 
Created for preschool and early elementary-age children, Sprout Learning Backpacks pair age-appropriate books, early learning materials, and hands-on activities unique to each backpack. 
EXPLORE SPROUT LEARNING BACKPACKS 

Currently unavailable: Me & My Emotions, I Am Calm, Rules Keep Us Safe, and Families Are Special.

Backpack contents may vary slightly from the items pictured based on product availability. 

Simple to Order

$69 per backpack.

Choose the backpacks that fit the ages of the children your organization serves, then submit your selections using the Sprout Backpack order form.

  • Backpacks are currently $69 each.
  • Shipping and handling is an additional 15%.
  • Payment may be made by a business check or ACH.
  • Credit card payments include an additional 3.5% fee.
  • Ohio organizations claiming sales-tax exemption should include a tax-exempt form with their order.
  • Additional tariff-related charges may apply. 

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Questions or Need Help With an Order?

Contact Rebecca Spilios at 330.491.3272, ext. 50704 or rspilios@ecresourcecenter.org. 

What Organizations Are Saying

"I want to thank you for such a wonderful product! Sprout Learning Backpacks are a huge hit at our library, and the kids go crazy for them. I appreciate the great selection of quality products included in the bags." - Jessica Haught, Children's Department, Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County 

Give Families More Opportunities to Learn Together 

Whether you're building a lending collection, expanding family programming, or looking for ready-to-use early learning resources, Sprout Early Learning Backpacks make it easy to put engaging learning experiences into the hands of children and families. 

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