Look what arrived in the mail! Our little guy is pretty smitten with his adorable, play suitcase he got for his recent 7th birthday. But it's not JUST a suitcase. It's actually a subscription of sorts, to a vicarious worldwide adventure. In the suitcase, among other things, was a passport, a large world map, and a letter from Sam and Sofia introducing themselves. They explain that they are about to embark on a grand adventure, where they will travel to a new country each month and that they are going to send us souvenirs, activity sheets and letters about each country — that's right — each month!
Fast forward one month later: The Brazil package arrives in the mail. It includes a photo of a rare indigenous monkey, country stickers for his suitcase and for his passport, a marker for his world map, an activity sheet (hey, we learned some Portuguese, obrigado very much), and a chunk of amethyst. It also included a note from Sam and Sophia talking about their experiences in Brazil as well as a "boarding pass" for unlocking some themed online games and activities.
What a fun way to expose your little ones to culture, history and geography of countries around the world. It’s educational (did you know that there are parts of Brazil that boast over 700 different species of birds) and very entertaining (we played soccer online) — not to mention super exciting to receive in the mail each month. It really is that proverbial gift that keeps on giving.
Rumor has it that next month's country is going to be in the Far East and I know a little guy who really can't wait. Who am I kidding? I can't wait!
Little Passports offers 4 different packages ranging in price from $11 to $14 per month.
(Images 1, 2, and 3: Jackie Boucher)
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What's the intended age group? We've already developed a love of the National Geographic Little Kids (except that it says "Little Kids" and my almost 3-year old insists he's a Big Kid). This sounds awesome!
Isteffen, Little Passports was developed for the 5 to 10 age range. Sound like your little, er, big guy has another year or two.
Absolutely love this. We just decorated our little girl's playroom with a huge world map (from IKEA). We want to make her life experiences worldly. Is 1 year old too young for Little Passports? I hope they'll still have this in a couple of years. Or should I order them now and save them for when she is old enough?
I think 6-7 (and up) is the perfect age for Little Passports, as their concept is to spark the interest in the kid, and encourage them to find more information on their own later. And the online activities are too difficult for younger kids. I am planning to signed up for my daughter's 6th birthday this year.
Hi! This is Amy, one of Little Passports' two co-founders. Thanks so much for featuring us! We love, love, love your site. We have many customers between the ages of 5 and 12 who race to the mailbox waiting to get their package from Sam and Sofia.
Ohdeedoh - we'd love to hear from you at the email we have on file.
Amy
Thanks for the post. I have thought about this item for a few years now and I am glad to see you like it. My son is almost 7 and this may make the birthday gift cut.
This looks so cool! My Mum has 3 penfriends (Finland, Singapore and Hong Kong) and we loved learning new cultures and traditions as kids (and still now!). Would love this for my son...but they don't send to Australia :-(
Can this please please exist when I have kids that are old enough?? (Not even pregnant - yet - lol)