Quick answer
The Stories that Count Complete Kit is a full English-language resource built around 14 new stories featuring Paul, Susan, Sparky, Sandy, Maminata, and Cody. It bundles little-book copies, teacher's guides, take-home activities, play money, and puppets so you can run reading and counting activities without sourcing extras.
What makes this kit different from a storybook set
A standard storybook collection gives you reading material. This kit adds the teaching layer: four teacher's guides with activities and handouts, take-home sheets for parents, and props such as puppets and play money. That combination supports both literacy and early math talk, which is why it fits a math and literacy kit role rather than just a bookshelf addition.
Where the kit fits best—and where it doesn't
The kit is strongest in classrooms, homeschool co-ops, or family settings where an adult leads repeated readings and follow-up activities. Because the stories are in English, it suits English-language programs or bilingual homes. If you only need a single read-aloud book or a French-language resource, this complete kit is more than you need.
Stories that Count kit FAQ
What exactly is in the Stories that Count Complete Kit?
The kit contains 14 new stories, 5 copies of each story in little-book format, 4 Teacher's Guides with activities and handouts, take-home activities for parents, play money and a tray, and 12 character puppets. The ISBN is 978-1-77222-729-1.
Is this a math kit or a literacy kit?
It is both. The stories build reading and listening skills, while the play money and counting-focused stories give you concrete math talk. Use the teacher's guides to pair a story with a counting activity. Plan one story and one counting routine per session to get the most from the kit.
How many children can use the kit at once?
With 5 copies of each little book, a small group of up to five children can read the same title simultaneously. For a full class, rotate groups through the stories while others use puppets or take-home sheets.
Do I need extra training to use the teacher's guides?
No special training is stated. The four guides include activities and handouts, so you can follow them as written. Start with one guide, preview the activity, and gather the listed props before the lesson.
Can families use this kit at home?
Yes, if an adult is available to read with children and lead the activities. The take-home activities are designed for parents, and the puppets and play money make home sessions feel like play rather than schoolwork.
What language are the stories in?
The kit is an English-language resource. If you need French materials, look for a French-language kit instead.
How should I store and organize the kit?
Keep the five little-book copies of each title together—use labeled bags or a folder per story. Store puppets and play money in the tray so they are ready for retelling and counting. Keep the teacher's guides with the story sets they support. Label each story set by title so group leaders can grab a complete set without sorting through loose books.
Product facts
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Stories that Count - Complete Kit: Includes 14 new stories with characters Paul, Susan, Sparky, Sandy, Maminata, and Cody, plus 5 copies of each story in little-book format. Five copies per title let small groups read the same story together instead of waiting for a single class copy.
Stories that Count - Complete Kit
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Stories that Count - Complete Kit: Ships with 4 Teacher's Guides containing activities and handouts, and take-home activities for parents. The guides reduce prep time and connect classroom reading to home practice.
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Stories that Count - Complete Kit: Also includes play money and a tray, plus 12 character puppets. These props turn counting and story retelling into hands-on routines rather than worksheet-only practice.