For building block lovers there is always a great sense of achievement when you complete a scene, a building or a whole environment. Over the years it seems that kids have expressed that something was missing, something that would add the dramatic flair that their creations needed to really become masterpieces. Enter BrickStix. Cling decals […]
A totally delightful music CD that received rave reviews from testers who found it fun to listen to and even sing along with. They lyrics are very clear and easy to understand, this really helped encourage kids to sing along. There are many great tracks on the CD, one humorous common theme was how “Little
Here is a great activity kit that promotes hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Inside the package you will find a foam mat, patterns, pegs and a hammer (which every child instantly gravitated to, of course). The object here is to line up the pegs and hammer them into place to form the
One of the finest and most effectively educational apps on the market, Meteor Math really impressed testers. Being able to set the grade appropriate skill level before handing the device off to their child was appreciated. as it reduced the chances for frustration. The experience itself is challenging in every way, really pushing kids to
The Blok line from MEGA is one that deserves more attention than it receives in the face of competition from of the other players in the building block segment. Solidly made with brightly colored blocks that fit together wonderfully, the set is appealing and challenging without reaching the point of frustration. In no time the
This farm building set is loaded with chunky pieces ideal for small hands. The fact that there aren’t tiny pieces to either fumble with or lose was a big plus for parents. The farm scene is filled with all the usual suspects: a farmer, a tractor, crops and animals. Given the size of the set
LeapFrog has given us some pretty high tech toys over the years, this one dials back the whizz bang, but does not scrimp on the fun. My Discovery House is a a sweet, appealing and quite simple toy. It’s visual appeal is undeniable with its bright colors and large, easy to manipulate features for little
Baby Einstein has proven time and time again over the course of many testing periods to consistently deliver trusted, responsible and superb educational videos and Neptune’s Ocean Adventure is no exception. Truth be told, according to our testers, Baby Einstein has risen the bar with this release. Not just a DVD, the package includes an
This delightful CD features fifteen upbeat songs all presented in French as a great way to introduce the language to young children. The themes center around the kind of lessons taught in preschool such as months of the year, numbers, vowels and the like. The music styles are quite varied, ranging from samba to reggae,
Maestro Classics has given us a number of superb audio CD’s that feature a story set to the music of the greatest composers in history. This time it is Igor Stravinsky who gets the Maesttro treatment and the story is The Soldier’s Tale. Parents told us that it took a little coaxing from them to
