When it comes to educational activity kits the folks at Thames and Kosmos are churning out some of the best. This set is a budding archeologist’s dream kit putting at their fingertips a wealth of activities including the ability to assemble a dinosaur skeleton, cast plaster fossils and more. There is even a dinosaur quiz […]
They are among the most powerful, destructive and awesome forces of Mother Nature and as a result they are also among the most fascinating. This educational activity kit is designed to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding both earthquakes and volcanoes. With clear and concise instructions students will learn about earth’s constant movement as well
For grade school children and their parents, perhaps the most difficult and time consuming homework assignment is word definitions. From tricky spelling to confusing multiple definition choices in the dictionary, it is often a source of frustration for everyone involved. This terrific tool is a great compact companion that you will each appreciate. Featuring a
From the moment the first little girl set eyes on this camera in our testing centers, we knew Oregon Scientific had a hit on their hands. The eye-catching design of silver and pink was like a powerful magnet for female shutterbugs. The picture taking is more along the lines of early digital cameras, fairly low
When it comes to education software that strives to give kids a leg up in school this is one of the finest titles we have ever seen. Many children today embrace the interactive nature of computer software and thrive on the ability to control the learning experience. By using an effective combination of lessons, tests
Babies and toddlers agree, when it comes to fun, give them an interactive, talking train on wheels and they will happily while away the hours. This train comes with 5 cars and an engine that roll easily across the floor. The secret to all the fun is that when children attach the cars to the
Boy were our testers surprised to see how geographically inclined their little ones were when it came to playing with this plush globe. Maybe its the fact that it’s a ball and babies love balls, or maybe its the fact that Madagascar is so clearly identifiable. Hmmmm. Whether hugging or pointing and pressing children loved
Kids love playing hide and seek, treasure hunt or hot and cold. The thrill of the chase, the excitement of getting warmer or colder based on each step you take, and of course the delight in discovering the prize. Now much to the delight of our child testers, this playtime favorite has been given an
Publication International’s Active PAD, already a hit with our testers can claim yet another award with this great licensed property from the incomparable Sesame Street team. Still going strong after all these years the appeal of Elmo and the gang are undeniable. Teamed with the interactive nature of the Active PAD young children are given
Rarely have we seen such a wonderul marraige of technology of early learning skills. Your child will have hours and hours of fun playing and exploring all that this Smartboard has to offer. There are tons of games that are easy to play thanks to the strong clear voice that guides children through activities. What
