Family Start Here

Your CardSTEM home kit support hub

This is the clean parent-facing layer for the pilot kits. Use it to unlock your kit, open the full packet, download the printables that belong in your account, and see where to go next if your child wants deeper gameplay after the sessions.

Use your family email and redeem the access code from your kit the first time you open protected materials.
Each kit page tells you what to print, what is already in the box, and what to run first.
The official game-learning links live alongside the CardSTEM quickstarts so families can keep moving after the kit.

Unlock my kit Parent overview

What you should do first

1. Unlock your kit Use your family email and redeem the access code that came with your kit or pilot email.

2. Open the packet Choose Explorer or Strategy below, then skim the full session flow before printing anything.

3. Print only what you need Each page links the exact guides, journals, quickstarts, and certificates for that kit.

Ages 5-7 4 sessions

Explorer Home Kit

A light, parent-guided sequence built around sorting, storytelling, original design, compliment language, and short microplay challenges using the booster packs in the kit.

Full Explorer packet with all 4 session guides
Journal, sorting mat, story prompts, badge sheet, and certificate
Title-matched quickstart plus gameplay next-step links

Open Explorer Start Here Open Explorer Packet

Ages 8-12 4 sessions

Strategy Lab Home Kit

A more analytical family sequence focused on inventory, ratios, draw probability, decision quality, training-play rounds, and choosing the best official next step after the kit.

Full Strategy packet with all 4 session guides
Inventory sheets, labs, challenge designer, and reflection tools
Title-matched quickstart and official next-step support

Open Strategy Start Here Open Strategy Packet

Need deeper gameplay after the kit?

Use the CardSTEM quickstart for your title lane, then follow the official next-step guide for that game. The kit is the bridge, not the end of the road.

Open Gameplay Next Steps Parent Overview