Technology and storytime blend together seamlessly with the Story Reader system. The system, which comes bundled with one of the most beloved Disney tales, Lion King, is a remarkably easy-to-use system that reacts as your child turns the page. No matter which page they turn to, the system “knows” and begins magically reading aloud the […]
When you watch children read along with their parents you invariably see either the parent or child pointing to pictures and words in the book. The whole idea behind the ActivePOINT series is that it’s fun to touch and point, especially when the action results in a wonderful sound effect. The books in the ActivePOINT
Time outs are one of the best behavioral tools that a parent has at their disposal. Maximizing their effectiveness is what TimeOut Tot is all about. Tot is a neighborhood squirrel (puppet) who visits young children while they are in “time out” and coaches them on what is right and wrong using honest words, simple
There are knowledge games you play to win and games you play experience and perhaps even learn from. Passport to Culture is clearly the latter, filled with questions that are very, very challenging, like how do you properly enter someone’s home when in Mali, or what country is in the Tongatapu island group. What makes
If you thought that crystals only grew over millions of years deep underground you’re not alone, but then you probably haven’t seen this science kit from Thames & Kosmos. For under $25 you can not only unlock the mystery of how beautiful crystals are formed, you can actually create them in your own home. This
Chemistry in school can be pretty dry, lots of textbooks and tests, but chemistry at home is much cooler and this kit is a perfect example of how stimulating the subject can be, Loaded with a pretty impressive array of elements and a very well written guidebook, your child will be able to dive right
If your child is intrigued by science and is eager to learn more, then this is a great tool that can open up a whole new world, a world all around us yet beyond our sight. Solidly constructed this microscope is what you remember from your school years and then some. We were impressed with
Reading to and along with your children is one of the great joys of parenting. Giving them the gift of reading is one of the best presents there is. Once they start, most kids become voracious consumers and this case of board books is a great set to have handy. The first thing that impressed
As parents we are always looking for interesting new ways to teach our children the skills they will need to succeed. Math and critical thinking are the focus of this workbook which introduces us to the concepts of balance math, inside-out math and tic-tac math. The book has lots of exercises that illustrate and then
Critical thinking and reading comprehension are essential parts of the early learning process. Mastery of it gives children a clear advantage in so many other disciplines. Here you will find a nice assortment of sequencing lessons and challenges. The object in most is to place cards in the correct sequential order. 80% accuracy is what
