Even in this age of digital delivery of just about anything some of us still experience a thrill when a favorite magazine that we subscribe to turns up in the mailbox. Turtle Magazine gives this gift to children, especially those who are just beginning to grasp the fun of reading.Each month children will discover short […]
This publication which young children were excited to call their own, and is filled with stuff just for them, was exceptionally well received by parents as well. Every issue features colorful illustrations, loads of age appropriate activities and great stories. The content is equally suited for boys and girls. There are recipes to make together
The third in a series of children’s magazines that work their way up through various age groups and reading skills, Jack and Jill is for the older set and as such offers more in depth content. The stories, activities and concepts covered are more advanced and as such young readers in our testing centers felt
As with most HABA toys, the first thing that strikes testers is the remarkable quality and care given to producing them. This toy is no different, with its solid wood and brightly painted blocks. There are a few suggestions on the box for starting out in building and arranging the blocks but there really are
Here is a toy that truly embodies the fun spirit of Santa and Christmas for young children. A tiny suitcase filled with mini-snowflakes, a passport to the North Pole, stickers, luggage tags, little Elf hangers and of course your very own Elf. Children, along with their parents, are prompted to weave a story of the
Parents gushed over this wonderful website for young children who are beginner level computer users. With its emphasis on visualization, attention and focus, memory and processing, there is a wealth of experiences (and more coming) that will teach children to read and develop critical thinking skills. The site is easy to navigate, colorful, cheerful and
Taking a familiar childhood toy and raising it to the next level is what Wild Creations has done and our testers applauded the effort. The physical effort and dexterity it takes to bounce with one person, the more traditional design, is multiplied as you really have to work with your partner to ride this toy.
These two educational and entertaining science kits really impressed testers, especially those with dinosaur enthusiasts at home. With both sets there are two steps involved, the first is the archaeological dig to unearth the “bones”. These are encased in plaster and the archaeologist is equipped with a substantial plastic hammer to chisel and excavate. It
As parents we are always looking for interesting new ways to teach our children the skills they will need to succeed. Math and critical thinking are the focus of this workbook which introduces us to the concepts of balance math, inside-out math and tic-tac math. The book has lots of exercises that illustrate and then
Let’s face it many of the toys that we buy for our young children have a limited lifespan. Soon enough they will inevitably be in the trash or in a yard sale. According to our testers the B. Zany Zoo could last generations. This gorgeous play center for early toddlers and up is the kind
