As technology all around us becomes more prevalent and more used, so does the interest in understanding how computers work and in having our children become familiar with coding. One area in which the country faces a worker shortage is computer technicians and though I am not sure what my children will be when they grow up, I know that computer skills will probably come in … [Read more...] about Coding Games For Kids: Code And Go Mouse Review
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Cuboro Cugolino Marble Run Review
I like all marble runs but I love the Cuboro Cugolino Marble Run. It is awesome because it is more than just watching the marbles roll; it is also building. This great collection of wooden blocks, in different shapes and colors, can be arranged in endless possibilities. This is a toy that is fun for the parent as well as the kids. The Cugolino Wood Marble Run is engaging the … [Read more...] about Cuboro Cugolino Marble Run Review
Book Making Kit For Kids From Lulu Jr [Review]
My daughter is a book lover. She reads all the time. She has read the Harry Potter series twice through and now she is on the tenth book of Wheel of Time. But when I asked if she would like to take a writing workshop at her school, she said, "No. I like reading not writing." I wondered how I could get her more interested in writing. Then I discovered Lulu Jr Bookmaking Kits! … [Read more...] about Book Making Kit For Kids From Lulu Jr [Review]
GeoSafari Dino Dig Review
My daughter is 6 and she wants to be a paleontologist! She has been sticking with this career selection for about two years now (previously it was an artist and fireman!) When I saw the GeoSafari Dino Dig Educational Toy from Educational Insights, I knew my daughter would love it! GeoSafari Review of Dino Dig Triceratops The GeoSafari Dino Dig comes in three … [Read more...] about GeoSafari Dino Dig Review
World Map Foam Puzzle Review
As you can imagine, Education Insights has a wide variety of games and resources. When choosing something for my kids to review, I was struck by their World Map Foam Puzzle. I think that geography is hugely important for kids to grow up with a real sense of the world. It helps them to understand that we are not the only ones with the only way. If you start teaching … [Read more...] about World Map Foam Puzzle Review
Big View Bug Jar and Early Science Explorer’s Set Review
Learning Resources® is a leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home. They strive to create educational products that build a concrete foundation of skills through exploration, imagination and fun. They were kind of enough to provide me with some educational toys for my kids to keep learning with … [Read more...] about Big View Bug Jar and Early Science Explorer’s Set Review
A World Globe For Kids is a Great Educational Gift
My daughter just turned six! Wow, how did that happen so quickly? My husband and I decided to get her a world globe for her birthday. Here is why we decided a globe makes a great education gift for kids. When holding a world globe in their hands, a child's curiosity takes flight, as they realize the power of this simple yet transformative tool. A world globe is not just a … [Read more...] about A World Globe For Kids is a Great Educational Gift