📚 Back to School Brain Boost: Inventor’s Edition
Inspired by Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? by Patrice McLaurin, these culturally-rooted activity packets are designed to combat summer learning loss while celebrating the brilliance of Black inventors.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, these no-prep, printable packets offer an engaging way to build confidence, sharpen skills, and honor legacy—all before the first school bell rings.
🎯 Perfect For:
- Families preparing for school
- Homeschool or enrichment pods
- Afterschool, tutoring, or summer programs
- Educators seeking culturally responsive resources
Give your child a head start grounded in legacy, literacy, and love. Choose your packet and download instantly.
Please find more information about each packet below:

Back to School Brain Boost: Inventor’s Edition (Grades K–1)
Activities included in this resource:
- A PDF copy of the book
- “How to Use This Packet” Parent Guide with reflection prompts
- 5+ activities aligned with K–1 standards
- A Certificate of Completion
Back to School Brain Boost: Inventor’s Edition (Grades 2–3)
Activities included in this resource:
- A PDF copy of the book
- “How to Use This Packet” Parent Guide with reflection prompts
- 5+ standards-aligned activities for Grades 2–3
- A Certificate of Completion for learners


Back to School Brain Boost: Inventor’s Edition (K–3 Bundle)
Activities included in this resource:
- A PDF copy of the book
- “How to Use This Packet” Parent Guide with reflection prompts
- All activities from K–1 and 2–3 packets (10+ activities total)
- A Certificate of Completion