It has been over one hundred years now since the Wright Brothers made their famous flight, but man’s fascination with all things aerial dates back far beyond that. It should come as no surprise that a kit designed to explore, educate and provide hands-on experimentation into the science of flight would be met with such […]
Whenever people get a better understanding of the principals of light and color there always seems to be a level of amazement. Perhaps it’s because so much of it is based on the tricks our eyes play on us in deciphering light waves. This kit gives a basic primer into the science of light with
Any time you can turn science into an irresistible hands-on experience you can be assured that you will garner rave reviews from parents. Snap Circuits has accomplished that goal and more, kids simply could not stop building new experiments that did everything from light lights, ring bells, and even send tops soaring in the air.
You’ve got to be quick with your mind and your reflexes to score big in Factor Frenzy, a game that manages to make math fun. Any parent will tell you that this is no small feat, which must be why they responded with enthusiastic reviews of this game from the folks at Learning Resources. By
Could it be that Whack-A-Mole has met its educational equal? Learning Resources must think so since they clearly borrowed a key element of the arcade game’s enduring success. There is no denying the carry-over appeal of using a soft rubber mallet to pound out answers to math questions. Kids were lined up, eager to test
When it comes to young children exploring the world of words, our testers have told us that physical interaction with the dictionary, beyond that of flipping pages (how last century!), goes a long way towards increasing their children’s desire to spend any length of time devoted to the activity. Using Barbie as the “spokesdoll” for
From the moment this electronic marvel appeared in our testing centers it was clear that we had a winner on our hands. This superbly designed dictionary is loaded with words and definitions, making it perfect for your next vocabulary test. The design is flawless, compact in size but with large, easy to read type. The
Turbo Extreme encourages players to smack and twist it when they know the right answer. That may not sound very civilized, but that’s just the way kids liked it, and boy did they ever like it. Never mind the fact that it’s really a learning toy that quizzes kids in Math, Geography, Science and more,
There is no better way to teach the value of money than to teach the skill of saving it. Giving children a goal and then the means to attain it is one of the most affirming lessons we can give to our children. This wonderful talking bank not only holds your child’s money for a
Leapfrog has a solid track record when it comes to phonics teaching products for little ones. The Phonics Bus is no exception featuring a brightly colored school bus that features very good movement on any surface. Leapfrog’s always top-notch sound quality and lots and lots of buttons that respond to your child’s touch with the
