U.S. patent application number 10/944206 was filed with the patent office on 2005-03-24 for themed lunch bags.
Invention is credited to Naelitz-Thomas, Kristi A..
Application Number | 20050061707 10/944206 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34316556 |
Filed Date | 2005-03-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050061707 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Naelitz-Thomas, Kristi A. |
March 24, 2005 |
Themed lunch bags
Abstract
The invention provides an improved lunch bags of the disposable
and/or brown kraft paper type. The bags may be packaged in themed
sets, where each bag in the set is an original and unlike the next.
The bags of the present invention may be geared toward and
developmentally appropriate for school-aged children from
Kindergarten through 8.sup.th grade. Other themed bags may be
directed at teenagers and adults as well. The front of each of the
themed bags may be enhanced and decorated with original art-work
and includes caveats of educational, entertainment or inspirational
information that is printed either above or below the picture. The
bags may also include pre-printed prompts and spaces for
information such as the child's name, teacher's name, child's grade
and classroom number.
Inventors: |
Naelitz-Thomas, Kristi A.;
(Akron, OH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
HAHN LOESER & PARKS, LLP
One GOJO Plaza
Suite 300
AKRON
OH
44311-1076
US
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Family ID: |
34316556 |
Appl. No.: |
10/944206 |
Filed: |
September 17, 2004 |
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60503714 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/541 ;
206/554; 383/105; 383/37 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 11/20 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/541 ;
383/037; 383/105; 206/554 |
International
Class: |
A45C 011/20; B65D
030/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A disposable lunch bag having an interior surface and an
exterior surface, the exterior surface having a front portion and a
rear portion, the lunch bag comprising: a first pre-printed prompt
on the exterior surface, the first pre-printed prompt having a
first corresponding marking area and being adapted to induce a user
to mark a first personal identifier on the first corresponding
marking area, the first pre-printed prompt being a name prompt; and
a second pre-printed prompt on the exterior surface, the second
pre-printed prompt having a second corresponding marking area and
being adapted to induce a user to mark a second personal identifier
on the second corresponding portion of the bag.
2. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, wherein the first
and second corresponding marking areas are pre-printed lines.
3. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, wherein the
second pre-printed prompt is a teacher name prompt.
4. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, wherein the
second pre-printed prompt is a room number prompt.
5. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, wherein the
second pre-printed prompt is selected from the group consisting of
a lunch period prompt, a school grade prompt, a school name prompt,
a student group name prompt, and a bus number prompt.
6. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, further
comprising a third pre-printed prompt on the exterior surface, the
third pre-printed having a third corresponding marking area and
being adapted to induce a user to mark a third personal identifier
on the third corresponding marking area of the bag.
7. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 6, wherein the
second pre-printed prompt is a teacher name prompt and the third
pre-printed prompt is a room number prompt.
8. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 6, wherein the
second pre-printed prompt is a lunch period prompt and the third
pre-printed prompt is a room number prompt.
9. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 6, wherein the bag
is a paper bag.
10. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, wherein the bag
is a paper bag.
11. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, further
comprising a pre-printed image on the exterior surface.
12. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 11, wherein the
pre-printed image is an advertisement.
13. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 11, wherein the
pre-printed image is artwork.
14. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 1, further
comprising a pre-printed text message on the exterior surface.
15. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 14, wherein the
pre-printed text message is inspirational.
16. The disposable lunch bag according to claim 14, wherein the
pre-printed text message is educational.
17. A themed set of disposable lunch bags comprising: a
predetermined number of disposable lunch bags, each lunch bag
having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the exterior
surface having a front portion and a rear portion, a first
pre-printed prompt on the exterior surface, the first pre-printed
prompt having a first corresponding marking area and being adapted
to induce a user to mark a first personal identifier on the first
corresponding marking area, the first pre-printed prompt being a
name prompt, and a second pre-printed prompt on the exterior
surface, the second pre-printed prompt having a second
corresponding marking area and being adapted to induce a user to
mark a second personal identifier on the second corresponding
marking area; wherein, each lunch bag in the set comprises a
pre-printed message, the pre-printed message being an image message
or a text message, the messages of each bag being related as having
a common theme.
18. The themed set of disposable lunch bags according to claim 17,
wherein the theme is selected from the group consisting of
educational topics, entertainment topics, sports topics, trivia
questions and answers, facts, and inspirational topics.
19. A disposable lunch kit comprising: a predetermined quantity of
disposable lunch bags, each lunch bag having an interior surface
and an exterior surface, the exterior surface having a front side
and a rear side; a predetermined quantity of napkins; and a
predetermined quantity of wet-towelettes.
20. The disposable lunch kit according to claim 19, wherein each
lunch bag further comprises: a first pre-printed prompt on one of
the front side and rear side, the first pre-printed prompt having a
first corresponding marking area and being adapted to induce a user
to mark a first personal identifier on the first corresponding
marking area, the first pre-printed prompt being a name prompt; and
a second pre-printed prompt on the exterior surface, the second
pre-printed prompt having a second corresponding marking area and
being adapted to induce a user to mark a second personal identifier
on the second corresponding portion of the bag.
21. The disposable lunch kit according to claim 20, wherein, each
lunch bag in the kit comprises a pre-printed message on the other
of the front side and rear side, the pre-printed message being an
image message or a text message, the messages of each bag being
related as having a common theme.
22. The disposable lunch kit according to claim 21, wherein the
theme is selected from the group consisting of educational topics,
entertainment topics, sports topics, trivia questions and answers,
facts, and inspirational topics.
23. The disposable lunch kit according to claim 22, further
comprising a predetermined quantity of stickers.
24. The disposable lunch kit according to claim 19, further
comprising a predetermined quantity of stickers.
Description
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application Ser. No. 60/503,714 filed Sep. 17, 2003, which is
hereby incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention is an improvement in the field of
paper lunch bags for children of all ages. The present invention
comprises paper bags of a size and type appropriate for carrying a
lunch. The bags of the present invention are decorated with
original artwork and include educational, entertaining, or
inspirational information printed thereon. The bags of the present
may also include preprinted spaces for adding identifying
information such as the child's name, teacher's name, child's grade
and classroom number.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In many schools across the country, children are required to
bring their own midday meal to school with them. In other schools,
children choose to carry their own lunches to school as an
alternative to the lunches provided by the school. When children
carry their lunches to school, they often use brown paper bags to
hold their lunches. Paper bags of an appropriate size and quality
for carrying a lunch are commercially available. The bags are
typically comprised of plain brown paper and are generally
inexpensive. Brown paper bags have the additional advantage of
being disposable and convenient; a child may simply place any trash
generated while she is eating lunch in the bag and throw the entire
bag away.
[0004] The disadvantage of brown paper bags is that they are plain
and nondescript. Typically, schools store the lunches of many
children in one location. Because of this, parents must put
information on the bag to identify the lunch as that of their
child. Plain brown paper bags typically do not provide educational
or informational stimuli nor do they allow children to show off
their favorite characters or fads. In short, plain brown paper bags
are not a conversation piece.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention improves upon the prior art and
addresses some of the limitations of the prior art by providing
lunch bags including decorative information as well as
entertaining, educational, inspirational or other information on
the bag. The bags of the present invention also add convenience by
including pre-printed spaces for inserting identifying information
about the owner of the lunch.
[0006] In a first embodiment, the present invention is a disposable
lunch bag having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the
exterior surface having a front portion and a rear portion, the
lunch bag comprising: a first pre-printed prompt on the exterior
surface, the first pre-printed prompt having a first corresponding
marking area and being adapted to induce a user to mark a first
personal identifier on the first corresponding marking area, the
first pre-printed prompt being a name prompt; and a second
pre-printed prompt on the exterior surface, the second pre-printed
prompt having a second corresponding marking area and being adapted
to induce a user to mark a second personal identifier on the second
corresponding portion of the bag. Any number of additional
pre-printed prompts is contemplated.
[0007] In a second embodiment, the present invention is a themed
set of disposable lunch bags comprising: a predetermined number of
disposable lunch bags, each lunch bag having an interior surface
and an exterior surface, the exterior surface having a front
portion and a rear portion, a first pre-printed prompt on the
exterior surface, the first pre-printed prompt having a first
corresponding marking area and being adapted to induce a user to
mark a first personal identifier on the first corresponding marking
area, the first pre-printed prompt being a name prompt; and a
second pre-printed prompt on the exterior surface, the second
pre-printed prompt having a second corresponding marking area and
being adapted to induce a user to mark a second personal identifier
on the second corresponding marking area; wherein, each lunch bag
in the set comprises a pre-printed message, the pre-printed message
being an image message or a text message, the messages of each bag
being related as having a common theme.
[0008] In a third embodiment, the present invention is a disposable
lunch kit comprising: a predetermined quantity of disposable lunch
bags, each lunch bag having an interior surface and an exterior
surface, the exterior surface having a front side and a rear side;
a predetermined quantity of napkins; and a predetermined quantity
of wet-towelettes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a first view of an improved lunch bag in
accordance with the present invention;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a second view of the bag shown in FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a first view of a second exemplary embodiment of a
bag in accordance with the present invention;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a second view of the bag shown in FIG. 3;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a first view of a third exemplary embodiment of a
bag in accordance with the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 6 is a second view of the bag shown in FIG. 5;
[0015] FIG. 7 is a third view of the bag shown in FIGS. 5 and
6;
[0016] FIG. 8 is a first view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of a
bag in accordance with the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 9 is a second view of the bag shown in FIG. 8.
[0018] FIG. 10 is a side view of a lunch kit, being a fifth
embodiment in accordance with the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one exemplary embodiment of
the lunch bags shown in FIG. 10;
[0020] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a second exemplary
embodiment of the lunch bags shown in FIG. 10;
[0021] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the napkins shown in FIG.
10;
[0022] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the stickers shown in FIG.
10;
[0023] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the wet-towelettes shown in
FIG. 10;
[0024] FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of the header card shown in FIG.
10.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0025] The present invention is described through several examples
and embodiments. These embodiments are included by way of example
only and should not be considered to unduly limit the scope of the
present invention.
[0026] FIGS. 1 and 2 show two views of a first exemplary embodiment
of the present invention. For ease of references, the view shown in
FIG. 1 will be referred to as the "front" of the bag, while the
view shown in FIG. 2 will be referred to as the "back" of the bag.
As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention comprises a disposable
and/or paper lunch bag 2. The front outer surface of the bag may
comprise various types of printed matter. For instance, the front
surface of the bag may include graphical material or image 6. The
graphical material 6 may consist of pictures, photos, third party
advertisements, licensed characters, or other artwork. The front
surface of the bag may also include various types of textual
information/messages as shown by references numerals 4, 8, 10 and
12. In one embodiment of the present invention, a first set of
textual material/messages, 4 comprises an opening question to a
joke or riddle.
[0027] Another aspect of the present invention comprises at least
one pre-printed prompt 8, 10, 12 having a corresponding marking
area, such as a pre-printed line 11 or designated blank area, for
providing identifying information about the owner of the lunch (a
personal identifier). For example, the second set of textual
material/messages may include pre-printed spaces for filling in a
child's name 8, classroom number 10, and/or lunch period 12. Spaces
for other types of optional or alternative information, such as
teacher name, grade, school name, student group name, and bus
number, are within the scope of the present invention.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, any
artwork, graphical material, or image 6 has some relationship to
first set of textual material/messages 4, if both text 4 and
graphical material 6 are present. In the example shown in FIG. 1,
the printed material/message 4 asks "Why did the chicken cross the
road?" while the artwork shows a picture of a chicken. In an
alternative embodiment, the artwork 6 does not have any express
relationship to the printed material 4. For instance, if printed
material 4 includes an inspirational or motivational phrase, such
as "IF IT IS MEANT TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME!" various styles of
artwork 6 could be used.
[0029] As shown in FIG. 2, the "back" side of the bag may include
additional printed material 14, which answers the question 4 on the
front side of the bag. The back side of the bag may optionally
include artwork 16 related or unrelated to the printed material 4
or 14.
[0030] FIGS. 3 and 4 show another embodiment of the present
invention. In this embodiment, the "front" of the bag may contain a
picture or image 20 and/or name 18 of a historical figure.
Pre-printed prompts 8, 10, 12, collectively referred to as
reference character 22 or 42, and corresponding spaces 11 for
identifying text 22 may optionally be included on the bag as well.
In this embodiment the "back" side of the bag may contain facts and
information about the historical FIG. 24.
[0031] FIGS. 5-7 show another exemplary embodiment of the present
invention. In the view shown in FIG. 5, the bag 2 includes textual
material/message 26 in the form of an educational type question. In
this case, the question is "What city is the Capitol of Ohio?"
Artwork 28 may be included related to the textual material 26. In
this example, the artwork 28 includes a picture of an outline of
the state of Ohio. In this example, multiple answer choices 30 to
the educational question 26 are included at the lower section on
the same side of the bag.
[0032] The view shown in FIG. 6 is the opposite side of the bag
from FIG. 5. This side of the bag 2 comprises additional
information and facts related to the question or subject on the
front side of the bag. This side of the bag may also include
preprinted spaces for adding identifying information for the lunch
bag. The preprinted spaces may optionally be included on any
embodiments of the present invention.
[0033] In this embodiment, the answer 34 to the question 26 is
printed on the bottom surface of the bag, as shown in FIG. 7.
[0034] In another embodiment, shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the "front"
side of the bag need not include a question. In the example shown
in FIGS. 8 and 9, the "front" side of the bag 2 includes
inspirational or motivational text 36. In this embodiment,
pre-printed spaces 42 for adding identifying information are
included on the "back" of the bag, although such spaces may
optionally be printed on the "front" of the bag as well. In this
embodiment, the "back" side of the bag 2, includes additional
artwork 40 and an additional inspirational or motivational message
44.
[0035] In another embodiment of the present invention, the artwork
on the bags comprises licensed characters or third party
advertisements. Representations of copyrighted characters could be
licensed and printed on the bags. Examples include Disney.RTM.
characters, Muppetts.RTM. characters, the Simpsons.RTM. or any
other characters that are popular with children or young adults. In
this embodiment, the printed material on the bag may include trivia
about the characters, excerpts from television shows or movies in
which the characters appeared, or comic strip type depictions of
the characters.
[0036] It is also contemplated by the present invention any textual
or artistic matter discussed herein may be alternatively printed on
the bottom surface of the bag.
[0037] As such, the lunch bags 2 may comprise at least one
pre-printed prompt, such as prompts 8, 10, 12, with corresponding
pre-printed marking areas 11, Additionally, the lunch bags 2 may
contain pre-printed images or graphics, such as graphics 6, 16, 20,
28. Moreover, the lunch bags 2 may contain textual messages, such
as text 4, 14, 18, 24, 26.
[0038] The present invention may include printed information on any
topic. In another embodiment, the bags of the present invention are
packaged together in sets containing several bags to hundreds of
bags. All of the bags in a set may have a common topic theme or two
or more themes could be mixed in a single set of bags.
[0039] In a related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-16, a packaged
set of bags 52 having a common or related theme may be packaged
together. For example, a set of bags may all include trivia
questions and answers, factoids, educational topics, or the
like.
[0040] Moreover, a set of bags 52 may be packaged with sets of
napkins 58, stickers 62, and/or moist or wet-towelettes 68, forming
a lunch bag kit 60. The stickers 62 may be used to seal the lunch
bags after filling the bags with, e.g., food items. The kit 60 may
contain a predetermined quantity of one or more of these accessory
items. Additionally, the kit 60, and the items contained therein,
may reflect a common subject theme, such that each item may contain
different preprinted markings, of which are consistent with the
overall theme. It is contemplated that multiple themes may be
present within a single kit.
[0041] The markings on the items, other than the bags, may reflect
a solid color, a multi-color pattern, or any of the markings
disclosed within this application pertaining to the novel lunch
bags. For example, the bags 52 may contain artwork 54 or blank
spaces to enter one's name, class room number, and/or teacher's
name. Also, for example, the napkins 58 may contain a logo 60. The
stickers 62 may be used to seal the bags 52 or solely for
decorative or identifying purposes. The stickers 62 may be
contained in a roll or sheet 64, of which may be perforated to
allow for the separation of individual stickers 66. Similarly, the
wet-towelettes 68 may be contained in a roll or sheet 70, of which
may be perforated to allow for the separation of individual
towelettes 72. The kit is contained within a packaging bag or box,
which may contain a header card 74 identifying the theme or themes
contained within the kit.
[0042] Bags may also be geared towards topics of interest for
teenagers and young adults. For example, bags may include trivia
questions, political quotes, or other topics of interest for young
adults and teenagers who carry their lunches to work and
school.
[0043] It is contemplated that virtually any topic could be
addressed on the bags of the present invention that would provide
educational, entertaining or inspirational stimuli for the user.
The following examples discuss various embodiments of themes that
may be used in the present invention.
[0044] Educational Topics
[0045] Example #1: A, B, C's (Kindergarten)--Bags which comprise
information about all 26 letters of the alphabet and simple 2 and 3
letter word creations. Each bag may have one letter of the alphabet
on it and a word association.
[0046] Example #2: Alphabet Fun (Kindergarten)--Themed bags where
each bag can give its child/owner the opportunity to have fun with
alphabet in spelling games. The child may be given four random
letters of the alphabet and can arrange these letters to create
simple 2 and 3 letter words.
[0047] Example #3: Animals--Themed bags that may include a series
of each of the following; Aquatic/Marine Life, Arachnids,
Arthropods, Birds, Crypto zoology, Endangered Species, Extinct
Animals, Farm Animals, Insects, Invertebrates, Mammals, Mollusks,
Pet Care, Regional, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wild Animal Parks,
Wildlife, Worms and Zoos.
[0048] Example #4: Anthropology--Themed bags describing, "What is
Anthropology?" and "Who are Daisy Bates --20th century civil rights
activist and anthropologist, Jane Goodall--anthropologist and
expert on chimpanzees, Margaret Mead --20th century American
anthropologist, and/or Charles Darwin, to name a few. The bags can
explore Cultures, Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits, Paleontology,
Prehistory and Religion.
[0049] Example #5: Archaeology--Bags including information
describing "What is Archaeology?" and further explores Ancient
Civilizations and Cultures, Egyptian Archaeology, Incan and Mayan
Archaeology, Mummies, Nazca Lines and Prehistory, to name a
few.
[0050] Example #6: Art--Themed bags that contain information on Art
Activities, Architecture, Art History, Artists, Calligraphy,
Crafts, Graffiti, Murals, Museums and Galleries, Painting,
Photography, Pottery, Quilting, Sculpture, Stained Glass, The
Masters and Young Artists.
[0051] Example #7: Astronomy and Outer Space--Themed bags that
include topics such as Space Agencies, Centers and Institutes,
Astronauts, Famous Astronomers, Asteroids, Auroras, Black Holes,
Comets, Constellations and Stars, Exploration, Human Spaceflight,
Meteors, Mythology, NASA, Observatories and Planetariums, Solar
System, Space Mysteries, Spacecraft, Star-Gazing, Sun-Spots and
Telescopes and Instruments.
[0052] Example #8: Book Reviews--Themed bags that include kid's
ratings and reviews of children's books that are sorted by author,
title and reading level. Sets include definitions of Caldecott,
Robert F. Sibert and Newberry Honors, as well as, Children's Choice
Awards.
[0053] Example #9: Careers--Themed bags that describe, "What People
Do; descriptions of different occupations with stories that show
what people in those occupations do and find out what careers are
available to you based on the subjects you like in school.
[0054] Example #10: Computer Science--Themed bags that help the
owner of the bags get definitions and explanations for all things
related to computers; including but not limited to: basic
operations, what makes a good computer, hardware and software,
programming, computer history, bugs/viruses, computer hackers and
future technology.
[0055] Example #11: Countries--Themed bags that allow children to
explore a new country on each bag. The owner of the bags can learn
about the country's people, society, history, wildlife and points
of interest for countries around the world and more.
[0056] Example #12: Cultures--Themed bags that teach kids real life
news, great games, folklore, traditions and lots more, about kids
from such cultures as African American, American (United States),
Ancient Civilizations, Arab American, Asian Pacific American,
Australian, Canadian, Celtic, Chinese, Cowboys, Germany, Hispanic
and Latino, Indian, Irish, Japanese, Mexican, Native American,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Spanish, and Thai cultures. Find out how
kids of these cultures all over the world celebrate birth, death,
weddings, festivals and much more.
[0057] Example #13: Dinosaurs--Themed bags that teach kids about
dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of the
Mesozoic Era. For example, the bags could be printed in several
series as follows: Series #1--Triassic Period; Series #2--Jurassic
Period; and Series #3--Cretaceous Period. These bags may further
teach kids about Paleontology and dinosaur discoveries.
[0058] Example #14: Economics--Themed bags that inform children
about economics with descriptions of topics like supply and demand,
stocks, commerce, banking, tax responsibilities, what different
government agencies do, what it takes to live on your own and more.
The owner of the bags will read about key events, countries and
people who shape the economic system.
[0059] Example #15: Engineering--Themed bags that teach kids how
things are made. These bags may be designed for kids who have
wondered how things like airplanes, bottles, bridges, candy, cars,
domes, dams, skyscrapers, tunnels and tons of other stuff are
made.
[0060] Example #16: Experiments and Activities--Themed bags that
give kids' hands on science projects and ideas to have fun at home.
Kids can try out experiments that deal with biology, chemistry,
computer science, earth science, engineering and physics.
[0061] Example #17: Fifty States and Capitals--Themed bags that
include all 50 states, their geographic location, their neighboring
states and state capitols.
[0062] Example #18: Flags--Themed bags that allow kids to see what
flags from countries across the world look like and get other cool
facts about why the style and colors were chosen.
[0063] Example #19: Geography--Themed bags that help kids learn the
basics of physical geography and how to find information on
latitude and longitude, the earth's atmosphere, ecology and
climate. See maps of where certain countries, bodies of water,
mountains ranges, cities, rivers, roads, volcanoes and the
International Date Line are.
[0064] Example #20: Government--Themed bags that contain lists of
heads of state and heads of government of a variety of countries.
The bags may give information on government departments and
agencies, executive branch, judicial branch, legislative branch,
branches of the military, politics, political parties and the U.S.
Constitution and allows kids to find out about the political powers
regular people have in the United States. These bags may also
include facts about the Congress, Supreme Court, state governments,
and the President.
[0065] Example #21: Grade School Phrases--Themed bags that are
designed to inspire kids to do their best in class everyday! Such
phrases include: Do your best on your test! Shake off the Monday
Blues, put on those studyin' shoes! Tuesday's are "You Rule" Days!
When Half the Week is Over, It's Wednesday! Thursday, Thursday,
Make it "Totally Your Day!" Hurray, it's FRIDAY! Concentrate on
doing great! What did you learn today? I'll want you to share it
with me later! Enjoy your field trip!
[0066] Example #22: Health and Safety--Themed bags that give kids'
information and ideas for healthy eating, so they can learn about
good nutrition and find fun physical activities they can do alone
or with friends. Some bags may include recipes as well.
[0067] Example #23: History--Themed bags that help children learn
about famous people from different eras, while others give
opportunities to see if you can figure out what objects don't
belong in scenes from various time periods. Some bags offer
information on the best History Museums and Exhibits across the
country.
[0068] Example #24: History of Science--Themed bags that teach
children about various items and inventions of daily life and when
those items and inventions first appeared in time.
[0069] Example #25: Homework Help--Themed bags that offer tips,
activities and resources by topic to assist children with homework
assignments.
[0070] Example #26: Living Things--Themed bags that teach kids cool
facts about anatomy, biologists, biology, botany, cells, cloning,
DNA, evolution, fungi, genetics, microbes, parasites and
reproduction and development.
[0071] Example #27: Languages of the World--Themed bags that teach
children about all the different languages spoken in countries
around the world and teach kids how to say selected words, such as
"Hello" in that language.
[0072] Example #28: Language Arts: Arabic--Themed bags that teach
children Arabic words and/or how to count in Arabic.
[0073] Example #29: Language Arts: Chinese--Themed bags that teach
children Chinese words and/or how to count in Chinese.
[0074] Example #30: Language Arts: French--Themed bags that teach
children French words and/or how to count in French.
[0075] Example #31: Language Arts: German--Themed bags that teach
children German words and/or how to count in German.
[0076] Example #32: Language Arts: Italian--Themed bags that teach
children Italian words and/or how to count in Italian.
[0077] Example #33: Language Arts: Japanese--Themed bags that teach
children Japanese words and/or how to count in Japanese.
[0078] Example #34: Language Arts: Spanish--Themed bags that teach
children Spanish words and/or how to count in Spanish.
[0079] Example #35: Machines--Themed bags that give short
descriptions of machines including, but not limited to levers,
gears, incline planes, pulleys, screws, wedges and wheels and
axles. Each bag teaches about how simple and compound machines work
that you can find when you explore your house, garage and garden
tool shed.
[0080] Example #36: Math Facts: Addition--Themed bags that use cool
math games to teach kids math exercises and lessons about basic
addition facts, adding the tens, adding three digit numbers and
adding whole numbers.
[0081] Example #37: Math Facts: Algebra--Themed bags that use cool
math games to teach kids math exercises and lessons about basic
algebra facts, decimals, fractions, prime factorization, ratio and
proportion, the Pythagorean Theorem and more. These bags provide
solutions to algebra problems, opportunities to practice algebra
skills and complete mini-lessons.
[0082] Example #38: Math Facts: Division--Themed bags that use cool
math games to teach kids math exercises and lessons about basic
division facts, including dividing by 2, dividing by 10, long
division and division with remainders.
[0083] Example #39: Math Facts: Fractions, Decimals and
Percents--Themed bags that use cool math games to teach kids about
learn about the numerator, denominator, least common multiple, and
other fraction facts. The bags give creative opportunities to help
children practice how to add, subtract, multiply and divide with
decimals. You can also practice converting fractions to decimals
and percents. Children can learn a new fraction, decimal or percent
concept on each bag.
[0084] Example #40: Math Facts: Multiplication--Themed bags that
use cool math games to teach kids math exercises and lessons about
basic multiplication tables.
[0085] Example #41: Math Facts: Subtraction--Themed bags that use
cool math games to teach kids math exercises and lessons about
basic subtraction facts, subtracting the tens and subtracting three
digit numbers.
[0086] Example #42: Measurements and Units--Themed bags that teach
school aged children measurement concepts for length, mass,
temperature, time and volume in both U.S. and metric forms.
[0087] Example #43: Media Awareness--Themed bags that show kids how
advertising affects them and young adults. This set teaches kids
who decide what music is played on the radio and what the tricks
are that advertisers use to persuade them to buy things.
Information on theses bags also educates kids about how television
shows and movies are produced and marketed. In addition, this set
addresses how kids can to stay safe on the Internet.
[0088] Example #44: Museums and Exhibits--Themed bags that teach
children about the many different Anthropology and Archaeology,
Art, History, Natural History, Science and Sports Museums across
our country and in others and the treasures they house.
[0089] Example #45: Mythology and Folklore--Themed bags that give
kids' information on folk tales, mystical creatures, legends,
mythology and unsolved mysteries. These bags allow kids to get to
the bottom of mysteries such as Atlantis, Bigfoot, UFO's, crop
circles, and more. This set explores myths from around the world,
various belief systems, and controversial scientific theories such
as the Big Bang.
[0090] Example #46: Physical Sciences--Themed bags teach children
to concepts of Chemistry, Energy, Light and Optics, Optical
Illusions and Physics. Concepts of Chemistry include, but are not
limited to, atoms, chemists, density, elements, periodic tables and
the pH scale. Concepts of Energy include, but are not limited to,
bio-diesel energy, electricity, energy conservation, fossil fuels,
fuel cells, geothermal energy, hydropower, nuclear energy,
radiometers, issues of energy safety, solar power and wind power.
Kids can learn concepts of Optical Illusions which include, but are
not limited to, rainbows, the speed of light, electronic versions
of exploratorium's optical illusion and perceptual exhibits.
Concepts of Physics include, but are not limited to, aeronautics,
Bernoulli's Principle, bubbles, buoyancy, gravity, gyroscopes,
inertia, light and optics, machines, magnetism, physicists,
relativity, simple machines, sound and temperature.
[0091] Example #47: Presidents--Themed bags that include a picture
of each of our 43 Presidents of the United States of America, and
information such as their birthplace, age during their term(s), the
important events that occurred during their presidencies and family
information. Bags may also include facts about our current
President, George W. Bush, that include his favorite ice cream,
color and hobbies.
[0092] Example #48: Regions--Themed bags that educate children
about regions including Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia,
Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Latin America, Mediterranean,
Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America and gives a
kid friendly recipe form each region.
[0093] Example #49: Religions--Themed bags that teach kids about
major world religions, which include Buddhism, Christianity,
Hinduism, Islam and Judaism, through their people, history,
traditions and teachings.
[0094] Example #50: Science Fairs--Themed bags that give the owner
of the bags information on cool project ideas and experiments and
outlines steps in preparing a project, complete with a grocery/item
list.
[0095] Example #51: Scientists--Themed bags that teach kids about
famous anthropologists, archaeologists, astronauts, astronomers,
biologists, chemists, computer scientists, earth scientists,
inventors, mathematicians, medical pioneers, meteorologists,
oceanographers and physicists. With these bags, kids can learn how
women and men from ancient times, up to the present, have left
their mark on science! Example #52: Sign Language--Themed bags that
teach kids to sign the alphabet and 20+simple words.
[0096] Example #53: The Earth--Themed bags that teach kids about
their planet Earth and all its wonders. Kids can learn about the
Earth's placement in the solar system and how the Earth was formed.
These bags can answers such questions as: How faithful is Old
Faithful? How large is the world in centimeters? How many rubber
bands would it take to stretch from the North Pole to the South
Pole? What are the seven continents? How was the Grand Canyon
formed? What is global warming and can we stop it? Where is Mount
Everest? Will Mount St. Helens ever erupt again? Where are the
coolest national parks? Have you ever heard of the Paracutin
volcano? What happened to prehistoric Beringia? How are quarries
formed? How can I recycle? What are the seven manmade and the seven
natural wonders of the world?
[0097] Example #54: The Weather--Themed bags that teach children
about avalanches, climate, clouds, drought, El Nio and La Nia,
floods, forecasts and weather maps, humidity, hurricanes, typhoons
and cyclones, lightning, meteorologists, monsoons, rainbows,
safety, seasons, snow, temperature, thunderstorms, tornadoes,
weather instruments and wind. These bags can answer questions like:
How are rainbows made? How are snowflakes formed? What have been
the worst natural disasters in the United States? What does a
meteorologist do? What is a blizzard? What is a drought? What is a
lightning rod? What is a vortex? What is acid rain? Why does it
rain? Why does thunder make a big boom? Why is it colder at the top
of a mountain? What makes the snow fall? Why are the waves in
Australia and Hawaii so big?
[0098] Entertainment Topics
[0099] Example #1: Actors and Actresses--Themed bags that give kids
quick facts and stats on their favorite big screen child and teen
actors and actresses.
[0100] Example #2: Amusement and Theme Parks--Themed bags that lets
kids check out great rides and thrills at amusement, theme and
water parks, as well as where the best parks in the world can be
found.
[0101] Example #3: Art--Themed bags that contain information on
subject such as art activities, architecture, art history, artists,
calligraphy, crafts, graffiti, murals, museums and galleries,
painting, photography, pottery, quilting, sculpture, stained glass,
the masters and young artists.
[0102] Example #4: Astrology--Themed bags that allow early teens to
learn the sign for the year they were born, the personality type of
friends and family members, find out what their sign reveals about
them and get cool tips on fashion.
[0103] Example #5: Coaster Trivia--Themed bags that let kids
discover the history and science behind roller coasters, Ferris
wheels, and carousels. Bags may include a roller coaster
description, review and where it's located. These bags can answer
such kid questions as; Where was the first Roller Coaster built?
How high is the tallest Roller Coaster? How fast can you go? How do
force, friction and gravity help you stay in your seat on a Roller
Coaster?
[0104] Example #6: Contests--Themed bags designed by children, from
Kindergarten through 8.sup.th grade, who have submitted their own
original artwork to a proprietor and have won the opportunity to be
part of this unique set. Each bag will feature a child's artwork
with her or his name and state that they are from printed on the
front of each bag!
[0105] Example #7: Dance--Themed bags that educate kids about
dance. These bags may include a timeline for dance and its history
in America. Each bag may explore one particular type or style of
dance in this timeline including, but not limited to, such dances
as ballet, ballroom, break dancing, disco, ethnic/national, the
hula, the jitter bug, the mambo, the mashed potato, modern, the
polka, the samba, square dancing, the tango, tap, the twist, and
the waltz. Bags also include biographies of well-known dancers such
as Fred Estair, Martha Graham, Ginger Rogers and Michael Jackson to
name a few.
[0106] Example #8: Fashion--Themed bags entertain kids with
examples male and female footwear, hairstyles and clothing from
around the 17th Century to present.
[0107] Example #9: Food and Eating Facts--Themed bags entertain
kids with answers to such mind boggling questions about food as:
How did it come to be that fortune cookies are eaten at the end of
a Chinese meal? What did Christopher Columbus and his crew have to
eat on their various voyages? How has spice been used throughout
history in medicine, perfume, incense, and flavorings? What did
people eat in the middle ages, particularly at medieval feasts? How
do you eat spaghetti without making a mess? Where do chocolate
trees grows? Where do all those strange looking forks and knives go
on the table?
[0108] Example #10: Games:--Themed bags that contain Puzzles, Word
Search, Connect-The-Dots, Tic-Tac-Toe, Go, Spell-Down, Mazes, I
Spy, Tangrams, Crossword, Cryptogram and Word Boggle for school
aged kids.
[0109] Example #11: Holiday: Christmas, Hanukkah and
Kwanzaa--Themed bags allow children to explore the history of three
December holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa and
how they are celebrated in the United States and around the world.
Kids will find recipes, crafts, stories, carols and more printed on
these bags.
[0110] Example #12: Holiday: Easter, Pass-Over and Yom
Kippur--Themed bags allow children to explore the history of
Easter, Pass-Over and Yom Kippur and how they are celebrated in the
United States and around the world. Kids will find recipes, crafts,
stories, carols and more printed on these bags.
[0111] Example #13: Holiday: Thanksgiving and Halloween--Themed
bags allow children to explore the history of Thanksgiving and
Halloween and how they are celebrated in the United States and
around the world. Kids will find recipes, crafts, stories, carols
and more printed on these bags.
[0112] Example #14: Holidays During the Entire Year--Themed bags
for each holiday that falls during the year, from January through
December, are printed on an individual bag which include: All
Saints' Day, ANZAC Day, April Fools' Day, Arbor Day, Australia Day,
Bastille Day, Birthdays, Boxing Day, Canada Day, Children's Days,
Chinese New Year, Christmas, Chusuk, Cinco de Mayo, Columbus Day,
Dasara, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Diwali, Dragon Boat
Festival, Durga Puja/Navratri, Earth Day, Easter, Eid, Father's
Day, Feast Days, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Gandhi Jayanti, Golden
Week, Grandparents' Day, Groundhog Day, Guy Fawkes Day, Halloween,
Hanukkah, Holi, January 1--New Year's Day, Karwa Chauth, Kwanzaa,
Labor Day, Lantern Festival, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day, May Day, Memorial Day, Mexican Independence
Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Mother's Day, Nag Panchami, 100th Day of
School, Pagan Sabbats, Passover, Presidents' Day, Purim, Queensland
Day, Ramadan, Remembrance Day, Rosh Hashanah, Sadie Hawkins Day,
Saint Patrick's Day, Santa Lucia Day, Shrove Tuesday, Sukkot,
Thanksgiving, Tomb Sweeping Day, Valentine's Day, Vesak, Veterans'
Day and Yom Kippur.
[0113] Example #15: Jokes, Riddles and Brain-Teasers--Themed bags
that entertain children with a collection of funny jokes, riddles
and brain-teasers. The jokes, riddles and brain-teasers are printed
on the front of the bag and the answers may be inverted and printed
at the bottom or the back of the bag.
[0114] Example #16: Movie Trivia--Themed bags that teach kids about
screenwriting, directing, producing, acting in, and editing films,
as well as information on special effects, such as miniatures,
props and visual effects done for the entertainment industry. Bags
give the "411" on current child and teen actresses, actors, writers
and producers in Hollywood.
[0115] Example #17: Music Trivia--Themed bags entertain kids with
information on famous composers, different instruments, the
musicians behind the instruments, the variety of music that exists,
musical and origins of such styles as Big Band, Blues, Celtic,
Classical, Country, Jazz, Mariachi, Opera, Orchestra, Pansori, Rap,
Rock, Reggae and more. Kids will learn about the classical masters
and the youngest of musicians.
[0116] Example #18: Music Television Trivia--Themed bags entertain
kids with trivia about theme songs television shows.
[0117] Example #19: Performing Arts--Themed bags entertain kids
with information about circuses, opera, theater and drama. Kids can
learn about the famous opera house in London, Ringling Brothers and
Barnum and Bailey Circus, the job of a makeup artist and wigmaker,
how to join the circus and performing arts camp for kids who want a
taste of the circus life, read about children and family
entertainers and ventriloquists and the magic of David Copperfield,
to name a few
[0118] Example #20: Ripley's Believe it or Not--Themed bags
entertain kids who have an interest in the strange, unusual,
interesting, odd, or just plain weird? Each bag may contain printed
pictures and information that you must decide whether you believe
your own eyes . . . or not! The information and picture will be
printed on the front of the bag and the answers are inverted and
printed at the bottom of the back of the bag.
[0119] Example #21: Rock N- Roll Trivia--Themed bags let kids check
out information on the hottest bands. Kids can find out information
on the favorite bands, biographies on band members, number of
platinum, gold and silver records and the like.
[0120] Example #22: School House Rock--Themed bags entertain kids
with the printed version of the catchy tunes that help kids learn
about America, computers, grammar, mathematics and science.
[0121] Example #23: Teen Celebrities--Themed bags entertain kids
with brief biographies of their favorite teen stars. Bags give kids
pieces of such as the teen celebrity's favorite food, family,
hobbies, fan club information and more.
[0122] Example #24: Television Trivia--Themed bags let kids check
out information on the hottest kid shows currently on TV or in
syndication including, but not limited to: The Amanda Show, The
Brady Bunch, The Simpson's, Lost in Space, Batman, Gilligan's
Island, Gilmore Girls, Kratts' Creatures, Lewis and Clark, The
Crocodile Hunter and Zoboomafoo, to name a few. Bags introduce kids
to the TV show casts members, reveal true stories and biographies
and give trivia and facts that kids have always wanted to know.
[0123] Example #25: Totally Gross--Themed bags that share with kids
what's grosser than gross? Get your gross, disgusting and totally
repulsive of facts on these bags for kids. Such facts include: Did
you know snot keeps your lungs clean? Or that some bullfrogs are
cannibals? Edible Insects! Bags also include a collection of tasty
and easy-to-prepare, yet Totally Gross recipes such as: Cat Litter
Casserole and Hairball Salad with Saliva Dressing.
[0124] Example #26: World Records--Themed bags that teach kids
about weird world records and the men, women and children who set
them, such as Gary Duschl and his world record hobby of chewing gum
and creating the world's longest "Chewing Gum Wrapper Chain." These
bags entertain kids with answers to such questions as: What's the
world's longest bridge? The fastest bird? How many hotdogs can one
man eat in five minutes? Where's the oldest city? Has anyone ever
lived to be 120? You can even learn how to break a record yourself!
Example #27: Who Did It?--Themed bags that is dedicated and devoted
exclusively to kid sleuths that enjoy mystery, suspense and good
old fashioned detective work! In a set, a mystery to be solved may
be presented and the story unfolds with the very first bag and
continues over the course of the remaining bags in the set. The
answer to the mystery is available only to those who have
accumulated clues over the course of the entire set of bags. Kids
can submit their answers to a proprietor and the winners may be
featured on the next series of bags.
[0125] Sports Topics
[0126] These themed bags allows kids to find out about various
sport, the rules of the game, equipment needed, terminology,
statistics, team, famous player, athletic gear, world records,
record holders, halls-of-fame, Heismann trophy winners, awards and
managers, to name a few. Bags include personal information about
the athletes, tournament scores, race results and winnings. Bags
also include a collection of answers to questions such as: What is
the difference between fast pitch and slow pitch softball? How many
miles are in a 5K, 10K and Marathon Race? What is the difference
between Grappling, Judo, Taekwondo and Karate? What is Lacrosse?
How many laps make up the 500 meter freestyle? Getting "big air" is
when the snowboarder rushes up the side of a halfpipe, flipping the
board into the air as high as it will go and coming down for a
smooth landing, only to try again on the other side of the pipe.
Examples of sports which may be featured on the bags include, but
are not limited to
[0127] Example #1: Archery
[0128] Example #2: Athletes
[0129] Example #3: Auto Racing
[0130] Example #4: Badminton
[0131] Example #5: Baseball
[0132] Example #6: Basketball
[0133] Example #7: Baton Twirling
[0134] Example #8: Bobsledding
[0135] Example #9: Boxing
[0136] Example #10: Cheerleading
[0137] Example #11: College Sports
[0138] Example #12: Cricket
[0139] Example #13: Curling
[0140] Example #14: Cycling
[0141] Example #15: Dance
[0142] Example #16: Disabled Sports
[0143] Example #17: Fencing
[0144] Example #18: Fitness
[0145] Example #19: Football (American)
[0146] Example #20: Football (Australian)
[0147] Example #21: Frisbee and Discs
[0148] Example #22: Goal Ball
[0149] Example #23: Golf
[0150] Example #24: Gymnastics
[0151] Example #25: Handball
[0152] Example #26: Hang Gliding
[0153] Example #27: Hockey
[0154] Example #28: Horse Riding
[0155] Example #29: Jump Rope
[0156] Example #30: Lacrosse
[0157] Example #31: Martial Arts
[0158] Example #32: Motor Cross
[0159] Example #33: Nascar Trivia
[0160] Example #34: NBA Trivia
[0161] Example #35: NFL Trivia
[0162] Example #36: NHL Trivia
[0163] Example #37: Netball
[0164] Example #38: Rodeo
[0165] Example #39: Rowing
[0166] Example #40: Rugby
[0167] Example #41: Running
[0168] Example #42: Sailing
[0169] Example #43: Scuba Diving
[0170] Example #44: Skating and Roller-Blading
[0171] Example #45: Skiing
[0172] Example #46: Skydiving
[0173] Example #47: Snowboarding
[0174] Example #48: Soccer
[0175] Example #49: Softball
[0176] Example #50: Squash
[0177] Example #51: Surfing
[0178] Example #52: Swimming and Diving
[0179] Example #53: Table Tennis
[0180] Example #54: Tennis
[0181] Example #55: Track and Field
[0182] Example #56: Triathlon
[0183] Example #57: Volleyball
[0184] Example #58: WNBA Trivia
[0185] Example #59: Wrestling
[0186] Example #60: X-Games Trivia
[0187] Example #61: Yukigassen (Snow Ball Fighting)
[0188] Inspirational Topics
[0189] Example #1: American Girl--Themed bags that are designed in
cooperation with American Girl's creator, Pleasant T. Rowland. The
bags are created on the idea that learning about history doesn't
have to be boring. Pleasant T. Rowland believed that engaging
stories about girls living at important times in the past--and
dolls standing as tangible symbols of these characters--could
breathe life into history, turning it into something real and
personal, something today's girls could hold in their hands. Short
stories printed on the front of the bags let kids see what it's
like for girls growing up years ago and in today's world and read
about the challenges real girls face every day.
[0190] Example #2: Bible Verses--Themed bags with Bible verses
printed on the front with their source from the Bible.
[0191] Example #3: Chicken Soup for Kid's Soul--Themed bags with
excerpts from authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen and
co-authors Patty Hansen and Irene Dunlap famous book, Chicken Soup
for Kid's Soul.
[0192] Example #4: Chicken Soup for Teenagers--Themed bags with
excerpts from authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen and
co-authors Patty Hansen and Irene Dunlap famous book, Chicken Soup
for Teenage Soul, Editions 1, 2, and 3.
[0193] Example #5: Chinese Words of Wisdom--Themed bags sharing
ideas on Chinese philosophy, proverbs and Confucianism.
[0194] Example #6: Famous Quotations--Themed bags with famous
quotes by literary greats and famous people such as Sir Walter
Raleigh, Abraham Lincoln, Henry David Thoreau, William Shakespeare,
John Keats, Plato, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelo and Babe Ruth, to
name a few.
[0195] Example #7: Great Teachers--Themed bags include personal
accounts from kids about their favorite teacher.
[0196] Example #8: Heroes--Themed bags that introduce the reader to
meet some real-life kid heroes from all over the world.
[0197] Example #9: Heroines--Themed bags that introduce the reader
to meet some real-life kid heroines from all over the world.
[0198] Example #10: Inspirational Phrases--Themed bags inspire kids
to make the most of their day at school, to challenge them to do
the right thing and the like. Examples of phrases include: If it is
to be, it is up to me! Go Greet Your Destiny! Only kindness
matters! Character counts! The day is what you make it! Shine like
the sun! If you look for goodness and beauty, it will find you,
wherever you go! Have confidence to stand alone! Be Positive, Great
Things Will Happen! Work hard today, but play harder! Seize the
day!
[0199] Example #11: Inspiring Men--Themed bags dedicated to men who
have inspired us in the 20.sup.th and 21.sup.st Centuries. Bags
will share biographies and contributions of such greats as
Alexander Graham Bell, Winston Churchill, Terry Fox, Galileo
Galilei, Lou Gehrig, Abraham Lincoln, Vince Lombardi, Bob Marley,
Arnold Palmer, Walter Payton, Christopher Reeve, Cal Ripken, Jr.,
Theodore Roosevelt, Jim Valvano and George Washington, to name a
few.
[0200] Example #12: Inspiring Women--Themed bags dedicated to women
who have inspired us in the 20.sup.th and 21.sup.st Centuries. Bags
will share biographies and contributions of such greats as
Madeleine Albright, Stacy Allison, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton,
Rachel Carson, Laurel Clark, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Fannie
Farmer, Geraldine Ferraro, Eileen Ford, Betty Friedan, Indira
Gandhi, Jane Goodall, Katharine Graham, Mother Hale, Joan of Arc,
Barbara Jordan, Helen Keller, Margaret Kuhn, Napur Lala, Rose
Hawthorne Lanthrop, Cindy Lightner, Queen Liliuokalani, Juliette
Gordon Low, Clare Boothe Luce, Mary Margaret Mead, Maria
Montessori, Jean Nidetch, Florence Nightingale, Sandra Day
O'Connor, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Rosa Parks, Mary Pickford, Queen
Mother, Jeanette Rankin, Condoleezza Rice, Sally Ride, Anita
Roddick, Betsy Ross, Margaret Sanger, Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
Martha Stewart, St. Teresa, Mother Teresa, Margaret Thatcher, Sarah
Breedlove Walker and Oprah Winfrey.
[0201] Example #13: Inspirational Phrases from Licensed
Cartoons--Themed bags with licensed cartoon characters and their
famous phrases from some of the following industry leaders; (ABC
Kids, Barbie, Classic Media Entertainment Company, Disney, Dr.
Seuss Enterprises, Inc., Hannah-Barbera, Mattel, MDI Entertainment,
Mirage Studios, Inc., Nickelodeon, Norman Bridwell Inc., Playmates
Toys, Inc., Sarnio Inc., Scholastic Entertainment Inc., Speed Racer
Enterprises, The Jim Henson Company, Twentieth Century Fox Film
Corporation, Universal Studios, and Warner Brothers.)
[0202] Example #14: Love Notes from Home--Themed bags inspire kids
to remember that they are loved throughout their school day with
such phrases as: You are Extraordinary! You're one terrific kid! My
miracle! You are loved! What a great kid you are! You are strong!
You Rock! I love you! I'll miss you today! Example #15:
Miracles--Themed bags include short stories of modern day miracles.
Examples include: Researchers believe the miracle cure for cancer
be found in the "Noni" plant in Hawaii.
[0203] Example #16: Pal Power--Themed bags that inform children on
lessons of how to be a great friend.
[0204] Example #17: Poems--Themed bags with poems printed on the
front that motivate, educate and inspire from such authors as Carl
Sandburg, Thomas Carlyle, Walt Whitman, Virginia Woolf, Rainer
Maria Rilke, Emily Dickinson, Sylvia Plath, Robert Frost, John
Keats, Jewel, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and poems submitted from
same aged kids across the country.
[0205] Example #18: Prayers--Themed bags offer a collection and
celebration of passionate prayers for kids from all types of
religions around the globe.
[0206] Example #19: Random Acts of Kindness--Themed bags that are
inspired by Diana, the Princess of Wales, (1961-1997) who was born
in Norfolk, England. She once said, "Carry out a random act of
kindness . . . someone somewhere might do the same for you."
Through her life we can see how precious and brief life is. How
there are some things beyond our control. How kindness matters. A
set of these bags gives kids simple ways to demonstrate an act of
kindness to another.
[0207] Example #20: Rules to Break--Themed bags that give kids
examples of rules that actually need to be broken. People say that
you are remembered by the rules you break, so here is an
opportunity to make them count. Per the words of Katharine Hepburn,
"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."
[0208] Example #21: Saints--Themed bags that feature different
Patron Saints and everything there is to know about them.
[0209] Example #22: School Days Phrases--Themed bags that are
designed to inspire kids to do their best in class everyday! Such
phrases include: Do your best on your test! Shake off the Monday
Blues, put on those studyin' shoes! Tuesday's are "You Rule" Days!
When Half the Week is Over, It's Wednesday! Thursday, Thursday,
Make it "Totally Your Day!" Hurray, it's FRIDAY! Concentrate on
doing great! What did you learn today? I'll want you to share it
with me later! Enjoy your field trip!
[0210] Example #23: Thankful For--Themed bags that offer kids a
collection of paths to gratitude. Through poetry, song lyrics and
inspirational phases, kids can learn that, "The more gratitude you
have, the more you have to be grateful for. .about.Elaine St.
James"
[0211] Example #24: Volunteer Ideas--Themed bags that are a
celebration of volunteering ideas for kids that really do make a
difference in their homes, schools, churches and communities.
[0212] Example #25: Word for the Day--Themed bags that are a
collection of unique words for kids to use throughout the day.
These bags give children an opportunity to expand their
vocabularies and make sense of some "Pretty Big Words." Words
include: craven, deleterious, spurious, vex, neophyte, bombastic,
burgeoning and many others.
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