READY FOR DAY ONE.

Kindergarten Readiness Kit

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Our Mission

To make high-quality, evidence-based kindergarten readiness accessible to every child, regardless of zip code.

More than a Kit. It's a Curriculum.

  • Complete 30-Piece Kit
  • DRY-ERASE SLANT BOARD LID™ Included
  • Curriculum + Parent Handbook
  • Coloring Book
  • Digital Resources Access

Curated kit built around 7 Early Learning Skill Sets, includes DRY-ERASE SLANT BOARD LID™

Digital Curriculum is always available at myfirstdesk.info/resources

Developed by a trusted Early Childhood expert

Dr. Aimee Ketchum, OTD, OTR/L
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist
  • Nearly 30 years of experience in early childhood development
  • Author of "The Early Childhood Promise"
  • National speaker and consultant
  • Harvard Certificate in Early Education Leadership (CEEL)

Built around 7 Early Learning Skill Sets That Help Children Learn how to learn

SELF CARE

Lacing Card and Shoelace

PRE-LITERACY

Dry-Erase Slant Board Lid™, Coloring Book, Playdough, Dice

PRE-WRITING

Crayons, Clips, Letter Cards, Beads, Stickers, Tweezers, Pencil, Name Card, Stencil, Dry-Erase Marker, Clothespins, String

PRE-MATH

Ruler, Dice, Playdough, Beads, Numberline

SCISSOR/TOOL USE

Scissors, Skill Card, Playdough, Straws, Pipe Cleaners

SCIENCE + CURIOSITY

Plastic Animal, Ruler, Paper, Pencil, Eye Dropper

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL

Playdate Cards, Emotional Icons, Coloring Book

Evidence-based.
STEM learning.
Proven Results.

Children using MY FIRST DESK demonstrated measurable improvements in Fine Motor Skills, Hand-Eye Coordination and Classroom Readiness.

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (2nd Ed.) Total Point Scores, N=20

Real kids.
Real results.

Here’s what they’re saying about MY FIRST DESK.

Rated 4.5 out of 5

“Finally — something actually backed by science.” A pediatric OT designed this and it shows. My son’s hand-eye coordination jumped noticeably before kindergarten even started. — Marcus T., dad of two

Naomi Matz, Botanist
Rated 5 out of 5

“The Dry-Erase Lid™ alone is worth it.” My daughter uses it every single morning. Writing her name went from a struggle to her favorite thing to do. — Priya K., kindergarten mom

Marvin Conte, Plants lover
Rated 4.5 out of 5

“I wish I’d had this for my older kids.” The curriculum is real. This isn’t a toy box — it’s a readiness system that works. — Dana R., mom of three

Taylor Howard, Teacher