Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind Donate $350,000 in Toys to Kids In Need Foundation

Following the launch of a full suite of free Learning@Home Essentials for kids and families to enjoy while at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind have partnered with the Kids In Need Foundation.

The trio of companies donated $350,000 worth of educational toys and resources that Kids In Need will deliver to kids of all ages in an effort to spread joy and keep kids sharp while schools and childcare centers remain closed.

“On behalf of Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind, we hope our contribution to Kids in Need Foundation will support nurturing learning environments at home while schools remain closed,” says Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind. “Thank you to the Kids in Need Foundation for their strong support of at-home learning for children at risk.”

Interested individuals and companies are invited to join Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind in donating to Kids In Need Foundation’s COVID-19 response efforts.

Kids In Need is working alongside teachers and key partners to deliver pencils, pens, paper, and art materials to millions of students who are now learning at home.

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James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.