Looking for a different type of building toy? Look no further. Bloco is a wholly unique building system that features high density foam that gives the builder a nice level of both flexibility and creativity. Your Bloco can be a flat two dimensional design or a full-blown 3D creature. There is a very good instruction […]
This simple manipulative toy was so attractive to our testers mainly because the concept is so old fashioned and satisfying. There is no right or wrong way to play with this sewing toy, just thread the blunt wooden needle through the wooden apple from one hole to the next, pulling the yarn with you as
The day has not yet come when our computers understand our thoughts and carry our our whims on command. This means we have to tell them what to do, and that means we need to type. The keyboard is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future, so our children are going to have
Whether you are a home schooler, a teacher or a parent, you will be delighted with the reaction you’ll get when you give your “student” Ultimate Maths Invaders. Yes, “Maths”, because the designers of this software are from Australia and that’s what they call it Down Under. Let’s move on. The software features a variety
Leave it to our friends from Down Under to come up with a novel and wholly engaging approach to getting kids excited about math. Numbers Up turns math into a game, and there is a prize at the end. That’s all our testers needed! Of course, the cutting edge use of great graphics and easy-to-understand
Did you know that in Australia, mathematics is referred to as “maths?” We didn’t but then we didn’t know how much fun playing with an educational software title could be. This exceptionally kid-friendly title is designed for use either in your home or in the classroom. The vivid graphics and sounds help lure children into
This adorable family-fun board game will quickly become a favorite in your home as your children will play it again and again. The key here is that TOADS of Fun is so easy to learn, that you’ll be spinning the unique double spinner (no dice here), and jumping around lily pads looking for flies to
This may be the most frantic fun you’ll ever have playing a game. Gather three or more players, glance at the instructions which are minimal and very easy to understand, deal the cards and be sure to take a deep breath before shouting “Go”. Hands will be flying in Perpetual Commotion from start to finish.
Charades is such a wonderful game that it’s no wonder it has endured for generations. ThinkFun has added a twist, namely props, to the mix and boy, are you in for a treat. Teamed with a box filled with word and phrase cards players take turns using one or more of the four provided props
Logical thinking and deductive reasoning are celebrated in the this puzzle game from ThinkFun. The junior sized version of the award winning original presents players with increasingly more difficult challenges for getting their little man across the raging river. Parents were impressed at how logical their children were as they stepped back and examined the
