{"title":"LitWits Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA LitWits Kit is a field trip in a box—a hands-on literature experience built around a beloved classic book. Each kit is packed with creative projects, story souvenirs, fun snack labels, and a scrapbook page for sensory memories, all designed to help kids truly \u003cem\u003elive\u003c\/em\u003e the story, not just read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery activity connects directly to the book, making big ideas tangible and memorable for ages 7–12+. So kids don't just finish the story—they get it, love it, and want to read more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-litwits-kit-for-the-phantom-tollbooth","title":"The LitWits Kit for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #115578;\"\u003eStraight-from-the-story fun (and learning!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you've been through The Phantom Tollbooth, nothing will ever be quite the same. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorton Juster's wildly imaginative story is about a bored boy who discovers that the world is full of wonder, if only you pay attention. Through creative activities taken straight from the story, kids will learn key lessons about Milo's journey toward curiosity, purpose, and the joy of learning.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen kids \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a story, they GET it—and want to read more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides teacher treats, worksheet keys, the optional book, and a teaching guide, the LitWits Kit for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Phantom Tollbooth \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincludes all materials for these activities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEat your words\u003c\/strong\u003e to learn about figurative language and parts of speech.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: \"pun bun\" packaging (food not included)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect and label noises\u003c\/strong\u003e to sharpen listening skills and grasp abstract concepts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: fabric sacks, giant ears, headband, lab containers, a stir stick,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003elabels\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAct like an idiom \u003c\/strong\u003eto learn cultural phrases through physical expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: vocabulary worksheet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe Jules Feiffer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the illustrator, to grasp his style and learn to follow a model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: adhesive pop-outs and letters in a Language Emporium shopping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ebag, template, black cardstock\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace the Dodecahedron\u003c\/strong\u003e to analyze nonverbal communication and pick up a little geometry and Greek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: Dodecahedron template, sample facial expressions, and markers\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure some life-sized matters\u003c\/strong\u003e to learn measuring units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: giant pencil, measuring tape, surveyor’s form\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn puns into characters \u003c\/strong\u003eto practice the noble art of punnery and learn about Greek morphemes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: creative writing worksheet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSee how this story fits on the arc \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eto understand narrative structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn the kit: narrative arc worksheet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEnjoy story souvenirs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ethat help kids remember lessons for life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn the kit: travel sticker, scrapbook page, coloring bookmark\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors, shapes, and sizes of items may vary. Occasionally we may substitute a material or brand, but only when we've found something we love just as much or more—never to cut corners.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndependent educational resource. 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