Welcome to The Persister Play Kit for 4-year olds

The setbacks and challenges that come with learning are frustrating. As a parent, it’s hard to watch your child struggle with a task, and even harder to see them give up. Playthings and activities that can be made easier or harder are key to building the confidence and persistence to keep trying. 

For example, whether your child doesn’t know any letters yet, knows all the sounds they make, or is somewhere in between, they can play (and win!) the Montessori Movable Alphabet Game. The “prize” is a matching Montessori Language Object—our play studies found these really motivate children and encourage them to continue playing. 

Tools to handle frustration will benefit your child now and as they grow. The Calming Circle and Breathing Activities Guide teach mindful breathing techniques. In calm moments, you and your child can practice taking slow “belly breaths.” Knowing some breathing activities will help your child feel more prepared to work through difficult emotions. 

The accompanying Play Guide for The Persister Play Kit offers helpful tips on managing frustration, ways to extend learning with the playthings and tools, and DIY activities. 

What’s inside
The Persister Play Kit

Montessori Movable Alphabet Game

Expose and practice early letter recognition and sound skills with this fun multiplayer game.

Montessori Language Objects

Create motivation for letter and sound practice with playful objects that match the words found on the cards.

Path Builder Marble Maze

Correctly identify, match, and orient multiple pieces to create a successful pathway using trial and error.

Draw, Trace & Erase Board

Freeform draw and trace words on the wipeable board to form the visual and muscle memory needed to write—with on-the-go tote.

Calming Circle

Use this supportive and satisfying tool to hold and manipulate while practicing the flow of each breathing exercise.

Breathing Activities Guide

Learn seven different breathing techniques to use with the Calming Circle that help manage big emotions.

‘Jilly & Jett’ Book

Understand difficult emotions that come up and see how Jett uses the Calming Circle to work through them.

The Play Guide

Ways to play, expert tips, development information, and at-home activity ideas during months 55, 56, and 57.

The Persister Play Kit

The Persister Play Kit supports your 4-year old’s frustration tolerance with tools and games that motivate them to revisit challenging tasks, and build the strength to persist. Learn more!

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