Once again Hexbug has presented us with a novel, clever and amusing new arena for the always curious Hexbugs to explore. With this set, children can create their own obstacle course that, while entertaining, also teaches problem solving and demonstrates cause and effect brilliantly. The instructions are clear and concise and the set is ready […]
When you are thinking of a new game to bring to market you can start from scratch or you can do a little research, figure out which was one of the most popular games of all time on video platforms (pssst, Tetris) and make it a table top game. The problem with picking such an
Twenty questions, like so many games that were once played with nothing more than imagination, has moved into the 21st century and become a tech item. Actually this is the 2nd iteration of the venerable long road trip game in digital form. Now the game can be played without a car packed with siblings. Given
Utilizing the enduring appeal of Looney Tunes and enlisting their timeless characters to teach phonics and reading on the web is nothing short of a stroke of genius. Managing to deliver extremely sound educational lessons that really do teach children to read impressed our testers enormously. The site itself is easy to use and navigate.
As grown-ups many of us have discovered the wonders and magic of Pads and Tablets. The reality is that our kids have had a magical tool for several years now, it’s called the LeapPad. And now in its latest incarnation it is more amazing than ever. The screen is larger, brighter and so easy to
This book designed to work in conjunction with LeapFrog’s TAG reading system really impressed our testers. They loved how it offered a truly unique and fun way to learn about space and the universe. Because the TAG system is so much fun to use kids really have no idea that they are absorbing a truly
If your child is at the stage where they are learning their alphabet and how to read and write, this package, along with the TAG system is a superb support tool. The TAG system and this set which includes the main TAG book along with four workbooks that reinforce the skills they are learning in
To say that our little girl testers went gaga over this Ultimate Dream Castle would be an understatement. Disney Princess dolls (not included in the set) will find a home waiting for them with thematic rooms just for them. From a parent’s perspective the price tag was an initial concern but faded quickly when they
In coming up with a manner in which to describe Life on the Farm we settled on, think Monopoly with a dash of The Game of Life and then throw in some cows. Instead of deeds, houses and hotels you are accumulating bovines, keeping them fed and cared for, building the herd all in the
This ingenius, adorable and totally lovable stuffed doll and night light won the hearts of parents and children. Testers told us that these dolls became constant companions, carried around during the day and cuddled in bed at night. At night the soft glow of a multicolor light (this feature can be turned switched to a
