ALEX Says Ready, Set, Create to Win

If you thought the transition to school days would be tough on your kids who get on the bus, it’s nothing on the mourning period for little brothers and sister who are being “left behind.”

So pull out a school set and let them build their own school at home. The Ready, Set, School box from ALEX Toys is a good pick for finding everything they’ll need in one full box (and at $23.47, the fully-stocked box is a great deal). Wipe away books cover the ABCs and 123s, and the 1,2 tie my shoe lace-up “sneaker” says “ready for kindergarten” all over it.

It’s made for 3 and up, so the still-at-home kids have something to do while they wait (oh so patiently) for the bus to return. And when they’re done creating, take a picture or scan their masterpiece. ALEX Toys wants to see what your kids can do in their Ready, Set, Create contest. The craftiest kid will win an easel from ALEX, with a host of other prizes. The deadline for entries is Oct. 15, but you can check out more on the contest on their Facebook page.

And pick up the Ready, Set, School at Amazon.