As parents we all know that there is no standard when it comes to the education of our children. Every child learns differently and responds to lessons uniquely. The Reading To Learn program was met with fascination and then enthusiasm by our parent testers who watched as their reluctant readers gravitated to this comic book […]
The magic and mystery of a star filled night sky has inspired poets, dreamers and scientists for ages. If you have any of the above in your home this may be the perfect gift. Using a motorized tracking system your child can project the current night sky in his or her own planetarium/bedroom. No need
This set of exploration and science activities was a huge hit with our testers. Children were beside themselves with excitement and anticipation, eager to discover and learn. That of course is music to any parent’s ears and they in turn offered glowing reviews not only about the content and scope of the experiments but the
It is painful to watch as fiscally strapped public school districts remove Art from their curriculum. GeeGuides has taken matters into their own hands and created geeART16, a program that engages children and aims to unleash their creativity by enhancing visual thinking skills. The CD based system migrated from the web where our testers evaluated
When it comes to calendars that you absolutely must have hanging on your wall, this one takes the cake. Our testers loved this remarkable calendar that they describe as brilliantly designed. The Learning Calendar is chock full of superbly presented information that feels like you are taking a trip through an entire encyclopedia. Each month
After all the technological marvels we have seen over the years it was interesting to see how impressed our testers were with this relatively small little marvel. Simply type in any word, hit enter and instantly you will see the translated word on the screen. But that’s not all, you can also hear it pronounced
Correct use of language, no matter the situation, is so important when it comes to how you communicate your thoughts and how you are perceived. Some days words flow easily but we all have those block days where we just can’t seem to express ourselves as effectively. When it comes to arming yourself to succeed
Despite the fact that Wipe-Off is a misnomer, parents and children were both quite enthusiastic with this activity book. Factors included the fact that it features Thomas & Friends who remain an enduring favorite, as well as the portability of books like these which are great for travel and waiting times in either restaurants or
Ever wondered what the national currency of Turkey is? How about the population of Thailand? Have you thought about how long it would take to travel to Tahiti? It’s all at your fingertips, including countries and states that don’t start with “T”. The SmartGlobe is so smart that it makes you smarter just by being
Hooked on Phonics is a name brand that just about everyone is familiar with and their notoriety is well earned. The company has produced a series of products that have helped thousands of children begin their journey towards reading. Not they turn their expertise to math and the results really impressed our testers. Using a
