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Learning Props is a family engagement and early literacy publisher under Lone Star Education Products and Services, LLC. It sells hands-on games, books, and take-home kits designed for ages 3–6, plus professional development for the educators and family engagement staff who use them. Its stated premise is that "when families play and learn together, children thrive," and it positions its products as "backed by research and evidence." Materials are offered in English and Spanish/English, and the company will add a program's logo or customize content on request.
What Learning Props offers
Products for families and classrooms
| Product line | What it is | Ages / use |
|---|---|---|
| Cardstock Game with Book | A family engagement game paired with a book | Ages 3–6; English and Spanish/English |
| Getting Ready for PreK / K | A school-readiness game to prepare families and learners | PreK/K transition; English and Spanish/English |
| Durable Fabric Literacy Kits | Washable kits for home activities; also used as classroom resources | Early childhood; English and Spanish |
| Literacy Book Sets | Multilingual, photo-based softcover books | Early childhood vocabulary growth |
| Family Engagement Solution Packs | Monthly send-home solutions for family engagement professionals | Ages 3 and 4; English and Spanish/English |
| Door Hangers | Standard or custom hangers for home visits | Bilingual messaging to families |
Two design choices stand out. First, the fabric kits are built to survive home use — washable and reusable — which matters when materials circulate between school and home. Second, the door hangers address a specific practitioner problem: a missed home visit can still leave a positive message, in the family's language.
Services for programs and staff
- Free webinars on family engagement strategies, hosted on the company's YouTube channel.
- Onsite professional development with presenter Bev, aimed at strengthening staff skills for working with parents. Most trainings are customized to a specific program's needs.
- Staff development workshops, including:
- Engaging Parents: An Investment that Pays — inviting parents to take an active role in supporting learning
- Book-Making — building family and early literacy skills by creating books
- A Menu for Successful Parent and Family Involvement — concepts and practice from a 2003 booklet published by the Southern Early Childhood Association
- Strengthening Connections With Parents — an overview of parent involvement practices
- Communication 101 — building stronger communication networks with parents
- Learning Continues at Home — guiding staff to support learning at home
- Junk A Teacher's Treasures — making teaching tools from low-cost and discarded resources
Who it is for
Three audiences map onto the product lines:
- Families with children ages 3–6, especially those preparing for PreK or kindergarten.
- Family engagement professionals who need ready-to-send monthly materials.
- Early childhood programs and staff seeking training on parent involvement and at-home learning support.
What to check before buying or booking
- Language fit. Most lines list English and Spanish/English; the fabric kits and book sets are described as multilingual. Confirm the exact language pairing for the specific item you need.
- Customization. Logo addition and content customization are offered, but the site directs you to contact the company for details — scope, timeline, and minimums are not published.
- Training format. Onsite professional development is customized per program, so topics and scheduling are arranged directly rather than selected from a fixed catalog.
- Pricing. No prices, payment platforms, or purchase terms appear in the available site information. Treat cost and ordering as an inquiry step.
The practical starting point is the product page for the line matching your age group, then a direct contact for customization, pricing, or training dates.