Testers were thrilled and amazed at what they discovered inside this ingenious new offering from Silver Dolphin. The uniquely-shaped package tweaked testers’ curiosity and clearly illustrates that there is lots to discover inside, namely the opportunity to build 3 robots using the included pieces and motors. One parent described it as being just like Legos […]
Testers were drawn to the beautiful, durable package designed with an inviting underwater ocean theme. The little suitcase design was not only appealing but practical for parents who knew that their child would have a secure place to keep the pieces when not in play. The Smithsonian name is a trusted, educational brand that parents
The Moodster Mirror with Coordinating Storybook is designed to help children 3 and up to learn about and understand feelings, and that their faces can and do match how they feel on the inside. Parents liked that the Moodster set teaches vocabulary to help children express their feelings along with skills to cope with them.
Plus 1 utilizes a unique approach to teaching math skills. Testers appreciated that the methodology is detailed nicely and explained clearly. Kids were actually excited to do the exercises and that says a lot because we reviewed this book during the summer months! Every page is filled with good basic math foundational lessons. A terrific
Planetarium visits are always the coolest part of visits to museums and science centers that feature them. Lowering the lights and looking up at images of space is a magical experience. NSI now gives you a Planetarium in a box, suitable for use in your child’s bedroom. It’s not as daunting as it might sound.
The Smithsonian is one of the most respected institutions in the world. When they put their name on a product for children, parents take notice. Once out of the box you’ll find instructions for use that is detailed, informative and fascinating, but never overwhelming. The ball has a sturdy base that makes tipping difficult (but
When it comes to LeapFrog, there is a built in level of trust and admiration that parents have, which allows them to start each review period with a leg up. At the same time, with such a high starting bar, they must continue to reach and top those lofty expectations. Which brings us to LeapStart,
Circuit Scribe Maker Kit manages to successfully take the subject of learning electronic circuits, and turns it into a kit filled with creative fun. When testers opened the Circuit Scribe they found a nice assortment of high quality components ready and waiting for their children to add their creative ingenuity. The directions lay out 25
This is a truly unique product that lets kids use a special pen filled with a conductive ink to actually create their own circuits on paper! Think about that, no wires, just ink! That ink allows kids to draw a line, which theoretically completes the circuit between the modules, thereby teaching kids about electricity, and
Parents and children were positively over the moon with excitement and praise for this unique interactive plush toy from Kayle Concepts. To begin, the toy itself is really plush and cozy to cuddle up with. The detail and construction are top notch. Of course Bluebee is much more than a stuffed animal, it is designed
