{"product_id":"baseball-little-explorers","title":"Baseball Little Explorers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eThe best preschool experience for your child is playing, exploring, and learning together. \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eBaseball Little Explorers\u003c\/strong\u003eintroduces young children to the world of baseball through stories, art, music, movement, and hands-on activities designed especially for preschool and early elementary ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eFrom cheering in the stands to practicing gross motor skills in the backyard, this playful study helps children build coordination, observation skills, emotional awareness, and creativity while exploring one of America’s favorite pastimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"54eltc\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cli 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