Playaway Teams Up with Education Mega Store to Reach Homeschool and Special Needs Students Nationwide

SOLON, OH — [July 28, 2025] — Playaway Products, the leader in pre-loaded learning and literacy tools for libraries and classrooms, is proud to announce a new partnership with Education Mega Store (EMS), a growing online marketplace designed to simplify and streamline educational purchases for families of homeschool and special education students. The award-winning Wonderbook read-along, Playaway audiobook, Launchpad tablet, and new WhaZoodle speaker are now available through EMS.

At-home learning is now the fastest-growing segment of the education market, with nearly 3.7 million children enrolled across the U.S. and an expanding number of states offering funding and tax incentives to support it. The homeschool market alone is projected to surpass $10 billion by 2031, creating a critical need for curated, accessible learning resources.

Supplemental curriculum gives homeschool families the flexibility to support each child’s unique learning journey. Whether reinforcing core subjects, filling skill gaps, or exploring new interests, these resources offer targeted support without an overwhelming approach. With engaging, easy-to-use tools, students can build confidence and mastery one subject at a time.

EMS connects directly with state education funding platforms, enabling families to shop for pre-approved educational materials without worrying about reimbursement or eligibility. Their system draws directly from each family’s education savings account, scholarship, or grant to simplify the process for parents and providers alike. EMS currently holds vendor approval in 15 states and more than 40 charter organizations.

"Our partnership with Education Mega Store opens the door for more families to access the tools their children need to thrive,” said Aaron Rinehart, National Sales Manager at Playaway Products. “Together, we’re breaking down barriers to learning by putting high-quality supplemental curriculum and instructional resources directly into the hands of students learning at home or with unique educational needs.”

As Playaway Products continues to adapt systems and offerings for this dynamic and diverse market, the team is ready to bring the power of audiobooks to a new audience. “This is more than a distribution deal. It’s a collaboration with passionate, mission-aligned people who truly believe in what we’re building. We’re excited for what’s to come.”

ABOUT EDUCATION MEGASTORE

Education Mega Store is an online marketplace that simplifies the way families of homeschool and special needs students access high-quality educational materials. Fully integrated with state and charter funding platforms, EMS eliminates the complexity of product approval, reimbursement, and compliance and allows parents to focus on what matters most: their child’s education.

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