Many parents told us that when they first saw the Hot Dots packaging they thought it would be another interactive book that children can follow along with a cute pen. (Funny how that is blasé now, think about a generation ago!) Turns out they were mainly wrong. The pen is a really cute dog, one […]
Budding astronomers, and those yet to discover the wonders of the magnified night sky, will find a great entry level experience with this MoonScope. Well made and quite sturdy it is easy for young hands to control, manipulate and swivel from one celestial object to the next. Despite its name, the MoonScope also does double
When children begin to express a real desire to learn reading and writing you want to be ready with the right tools and techniques to help them. According to our testers if you have a LeapReader you are good to go. There are books and material to get started right away so all kids need
Teaching your child about emotions is not an easy task and not something that many parents have spent time contemplating. Emotional ABC’s is a comprehensive program created to guide you and your child through this process and is designed to provide a foundation for “Emotional Literacy”. Parents appreciated how this program gave them the skills
Edupath is a mobile app designed to let teenagers take their SAT prep work with them so they can practice during downtimes. Admittedly some teenagers were initially reluctant to use the app but once they began they were hooked. The reason is that Edupath has created a system that is deceptively fun. In fact some
When children begin to express a real desire to learn reading and writing you want to be ready with the right tools and techniques to help them. According to our testers, if you have a LeapReader you are good to go. There are books and material to get started right away so all kids need
Learning about the places and the people of our own country is such an important, and unfortunately often sacrificed, part of today’s educational curriculum. Highlights, the people who have brought so much joy to so many generations, has taken a big step towards tackling the gaping hole of geographic illiteracy in our nation. Highlights made
This large magnetic board with the bright and colorful backdrop of a classroom is perfectly designed for preschoolers. The set comes loaded magnets that let your little one create their very own preschool class. Included are larger sized magnets of preschool children reading, painting and playing with toys. There are additional smaller magnets with images
Hats off to the producers of this educational program that tackles the very tough subject of sexual abuse. The core of this system is two DVD’s that expertly address how to talk about the subject, something the producers stress is every parent’s responsibility. The program gives parents the tools they need to break the ice,
Funemics is a complete educational package for those looking to build and/or strengthen their children’s reading skills. Testers were immediately impressed with the comprehensive nature of the system. The manual is extremely detailed and thorough. There are six flip booklets that have lessons broken down into short, easy to follow sets. The lessons make use
