New & Notable Toys: Educational
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Kids Club Combo Set 1 by CREATIVE TEACHING PRESS
This eight-book collection reveals how exciting it is to be able to read. These books are designed for pre-K beginning readers, or struggling early readers. In these adventures children will discover the joy of sharing, the uniqueness of each person, how to make a mud pie and more. By purchasing the Kids Club Combo buyers will receive a 10-percent savings over purchasing the two sets included individually, plus a colorful tracking chart and corresponding stickers. The compact storage box encourages children to store and access their own Learn to Read Kids Club materials.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Media of the Year Award (Educational Books) 9/1/2010 (Price: $29.99; Age: 3 to 8)
Eiffel Tower With Lights by EITECH AMERICA
Standing 4' tall, the Eitech Eiffel Tower metal building kit lets builders re-create an impressive replica of this famous Parisian structure. The kit can be brightened with the attachable lights combo. Over hundreds of parts and tools are included in each construction set. 8/26/2010 (Price: $279.99; Age: 8 and Up)
Teach My Preschooler by TEACH MY TODDLER INC.
Teach My Preschooler is an all-in-one learning system for preschoolers. The kit is designed to include all the educational tools necessary to help prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. Featuring 293 pieces, the kit is divided into four sections – Ready to Read, Ready to Print, Ready for 1-100, and Ready for Math – each fully-coordinated with books, flashcards, posters, a print guide and a "magic" drawing board. 8/24/2010 (Price: $49.99; Age: 3 to 6)
Cinnamon & the April Shower/Canelay el aquacero de Abril - Bilingual vdoBug compatible DVD by Playentertainment, LLP
Press the vdoBug buttons and follow along as Cinnamon Bear experiences springtime and April showers. Color along with the coloring page, watch video of animals in their natural habitat, work crossword puzzles and learn vocabulary words. Listen and sing along with music written by Grammy nominated Red Grammer with Latin Grammy nominee Maria del Rey. "This is the most interactive bilingual DVD available to date. With the vdoBug you can easily move between languages and the other 5 activites with the simple click of the button," Sales and Development manager Cheri Scheufler of Playentertainment LLP told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year, Kids Products -Educational Equipment category 8/19/2010 (Price: $14.95; Age: 3 to 9) ENTER Playentertainment, LLP TOYSHOW
Flowers Are Forever by FAMILY PASTIMES
In these four mathematical games, players are partners, forming as many good flower gardens as they can using their trowels to dig up the weeds that threaten to choke off the flowers. The basic mathematical skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing are all practiced in gameplay. 20 tiles, 12 garden trowels and rules are included. 8/19/2010 (Price: $8.00; Age: 4 to 7)
mark-my-time™ Camouflage Digital Booklight by MARK-MY-TIME LLC
Read anytime and anywhere with this cool new product from Mark-My-Time. It’s a bookmark with page clip, countdown and cumulative timer and bright LED book light all in one. The makers of the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark and digital metronome have created the perfect gift item for your young readers. The Mark-My-Time digital booklight features a bright 3 LED light on an adjustable arm, a clip to attach the bookmark to the pages of your favorite book, and three cool camouflage prints in pink, blue and green. All these features, plus the homework help timing functions: cumulative timer up to 100 hours, 60 second fluency timer, and countdown session timer that alarms when you are finished and even turns off the light. Take the work out of nightly reading homework logs. 8/19/2010 (Price: $14.95; Age: 5 and Up) ENTER MARK-MY-TIME LLC TOYSHOW
Crayola® Creative Studio by CORE LEARNING
Crayola® Creative Studio is a multi-purpose program combining the features of four Crayola art software titles in one program - allowing you to draw, paint, animate, photo-edit, and apply special effects. Choose from - Art Start, Art Studio, Animation Studio, or Photo FX Studio program levels to learn digital art technique. 8/18/2010 (Price: $49.95; Age: 4 and Up)
MoMA Shapes and Colors Stroller Cards by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Stroller time is much more fun when these flash cards come along for the ride. This bright, graphic set includes five touch-and-feel cards in five different shapes with engaging textures and pictures. Easy to attach to a stroller, backpack, or diaper bag, these cards are visually stimulating in the box as well as in baby's hand. 8/17/2010 (Price: $9.99; Age: 0 to 3) ENTER CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN TOYSHOW
Science Putty by WILD CREATIONS
Science Putty can be molded into a multitude of shapes, then it melts and forms a pool over a long period of time. With its range of unique properties, this product is designed for stress relief and educational play. 8/11/2010 (Price: $7.99) ENTER WILD CREATIONS TOYSHOW
Endangered Species Bath Coloring Scenes by HEALTH SCIENCE LABS
This set is designed to entertain children while they learn about the endangered species of the world. The set and its packaging are made from 100-percent eco-friendly materials. Included are five bath crayons, six bath coloring scenes and an animal sponge eraser. 8/11/2010 (Price: $10.99)
The Merbs™ Motivational Game System by PRECISION MATHEMATICS CORP. / THE MERBS™
The Merbs™ Motivational Game System is an incentive-based program with a twist. This tool provides a game-based storyline that motivates kids to complete schoolwork. Students are challenged to help a populations of creatures, The Merbs™, build a civilization. They earn cash to buy game properties, creating an economy. The competition of the system encourages increased homework completion and class participation. This allows the instructor to evaluate students daily through simple game play. Parents can also use the System at home to motivate children to complete homework. For 2 or more players. 8/6/2010 (Price: $58.99; Age: 10 and Up)
Let's Recycle Pocket Chart by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.
This chart provides hands-on environmental education by introducing six key recyclable material categories and teaching how to sort 48 “recyclable” cards into the right bins. The cards are made of 65-percent recycled card stock and the chart is made from 80-percent recycled plastic. Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010 8/4/2010 (Price: $29.99; Age: 4 to 12)
Hydro-Dome by DUNECRAFT INC.
The Hydro-Dome is a hydroponic system that features a Hydro-Pump, offering true hydroponic gardening on a small scale with a flood plain and bubbler system. The Hydro-Dome includes a greenhouse with a hydroponic tray, two-part nutrients, net pots, rock-wool seeds and comprehensive instructions. Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010 8/4/2010 (Price: $29.99)
Deluxe Magnetic Responsibility Chart by MELISSA & DOUG
Designed to help kids understand the concept of behavior and rewards, this magnetic activities board features a combination of magnets and wood. The set includes a 16" x 12" dry-erase board and 134 magnets depicting behaviors and rewards. The set measures 16" x 24" when opened.
— As of 8.03.2010, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 97 reviews on Amazon.com and was #38 in the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Helpful, educational, entertaining and well-priced. CONS: Magnets can fall off; can easily become messy. 8/3/2010 (Price: $19.99; Age: 3 and Up)
LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game: Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 by LEAPFROG
As Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of the loyal toys are troubled about their uncertain future. This comical adventure lands the toys in a room full of untamed tots who can't wait to get their sticky little fingers on these "new" toys. It's pandemonium as they try to stay together to ensure that "no toy gets left behind." The game features expanded play for the Leapster2 system, so Leapster2 players can connect online for extra games, activities and rewards, and parents can get detailed learning progress reports through the online LeapFrog Learning Path.
— As of 7.26.2010, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 1 review on Amazon.com, and was listed No. 1 in the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Multiple games to choose from. CONS: Not perceived as challenging enough by some children. 7/26/2010 (Price: $24.99; Age: 4 to 7)
Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript by Steps4Kids, LLC
This 90-minute, award-winning instructional handwriting DVD uses video modeling to teach modern manuscript letters. It supports D'Nealian penmanship programs and has breaks that show how to draw using select letters and Look2Write breaks to develop reading and writing skills.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Media of the Year; Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products 2010 7/16/2010 (Price: $24.99; Age: 4 to 8) ENTER Steps4Kids, LLC TOYSHOW
Civil War Poster by EUROGRAPHICS INC.
This 24" x 36" educational poster portrays leaders of the American Civil War and includes a timeline of battles and events. 7/14/2010 (Price: $18.00)
Splashimals by MILLIWIK LLC
Splashimals can be played anywhere there is water but it can also be played on dry ground too. For ages 2 to 5+, depending on the age, children can use the cards for animal recognition, for creating new animals by mixing the combinations, for a game of memory, and for practicing reading skills. 7/12/2010 (Price: $9.95; Age: 2 to 10)
Flower Feelings by EI KIDS
Flower Feelings are emotions brought to life as a garden of eight adorable plush characters, each with a distinctive facial expression identifiable by the feeling name embroidered on the back. Accompanying the toy is a full-color booklet describing the individual traits of each emotion, along with playful questions and answers designed to help children recognize feelings in their own life. A sing-along CD about the Flower Feelings is included in the package, along with lesson plans for home or classroom. "The colorful and engaging plush allow children a tangible way to embrace their feelings while the activities and song included in the kit provide many ways to create a positive setting in which children can express their emotions," Ei Kids President Daniel Nix told TDmonthly. 6/28/2010 (Price: $59.00; Age: 2 to 8)
Kids' Garden by BAREFOOT BOOKS
With 40 interactive activities and games, Kids’ Garden encourages children to engage with the outdoors and appreciate the green world around them. Each double-sided card has step-by-step instructions with colorful collage artwork.
Awards: 2010 Ippy Award Best Children's Interactive Category 6/25/2010 (Price: $19.99; Age: 6 and Up)
Miracle Pounding by PLAN TOYS
Miracle Pounding is designed to add excitement to a traditional ball pounding activity. When children hit the ball with the wooden mallet the toy pushes out a different ball, ready to pounded again. 6/16/2010 (Price: $34.95; Age: 2 to 5)
SmartLab Bug Playground by SMARTLAB TOYS
Kids can wrangle backyard creepy-crawlies into this mini funhouse, catching crickets, ants and beetles with the handheld bug catcher, then watching how they behave in the 5” x 3.5” x 3” plastic playground. The Bug Playground comes with a 12-panel fully illustrated booklet written by insect expert David George Gordon. 6/16/2010 (Price: $15.00; Age: 7 and Up)
Buzzlewords® The Spelling Bee Game - Level 5, Adult by THE SPELLING BEE GAME INC.
Designed to allow practice and improvement for spelling skills, this 2- to 6-player game comes with a colorful game board, a tri-colored die, six bee playing pieces, 300 Buzzleword cards and 50 Buzzlebee cards. The spelling words are taken from actual school lists, and the adult version is ideal for family game night or play with friends. The game includes spelling words at three levels of difficulty. 6/14/2010 (Price: $18.95; Age: 100 to Adult)
Multiplication Flash Cards by SCHOOL ZONE PUBLISHING CO
Kids can learn to multiply numbers 0 to 12 with these 55 pocket-sized flash cards. 6/7/2010 (Price: $2.99; Age: 8 and Up)
Division 0-12 Flash Cards by TREND ENTERPRISES INC.
Fun activities and helpful tips make learning division easier. Great for test prep and review. Cards are self-checking, colorful, durable, and feature rounded corners for quick sorting. 99 cards. 5/28/2010 (Price: $7.49; Age: 9 to 11)
Flannelboard Kit by ROYLCO INC
Foldable flannelboard sets are perfect for classroom and travel. They come with a set of felt cut-outs and are available in a variety of sizes.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. 5/28/2010 (Age: 3 and Up)
Cross-Section Animal Cell Model by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
Teaching the parts of an animal cell to your child is easy, thanks to this hands-on model! The soft foam cell splits in half to show the key parts of an animal cell, including the nucleus, nucleolus, vacuole, centrioles, cell membrane and more. One hemisphere is labeled with the parts of the cell; the other features only letters next to each cell part, making it a natural tool for your child to practice for his next test at home. A Reference Guide is included, providing activity ideas and facts about animal cells.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. 5/28/2010 (Price: $18.99; Age: 7 to 11)
Green Chalk Board by CRESTLINE MANUFACTURING CO
Chalk boards convey a classic look at home or school and have many modern applications. They are great classroom learning tools, and have many business and recreational uses as well.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. 5/28/2010 (Price: $7.79; Age: All Ages)
Spanish/English Multicultural Feelings Poster by ABC FEELINGS INC.
This full-color 22" x 28" poster depicts 26 different feelings in correlation to the alphabet. It contains both an English word and a Spanish word for each feeling. "This product teaches about feelings, but it also teaches both Spanish and English words," ABC Feelings Vice President Gene Abrams told TDmonthly. 5/27/2010 (Price: $9.95; Age: All Ages)
Dashboard Adventures by SMALL WORLD TOYS
This dashboard has a steering wheel with three horn sounds and an ignition key with a realistic revving sound. It also includes moving windshield wipers, turn signals, a car phone, sirens, a radio and an electronic roller gear shift. 5/24/2010 (Price: $34.99; Age: 2 to 5)
One Fish Fishbowl by MANHATTAN TOY
This fishbowl features five fish that each make a sound such as a rattle, crinkle, bell or squeak. 5/24/2010 (Price: $28.00; Age: 1 and Up) ENTER MANHATTAN TOY TOYSHOW
Ring Flash Cards: Under the Sea by MUDPUPPY PRESS
The fronts of the 26 colorful cards from the Under the Sea set feature marine life illustrations from Janell Genovese. The backs of the cards include facts about the animals so kids can learn on the go.
— Laurie of Double Bugs liked that the flash cards encourage thinking and imagination. She said, “My boys have a blast with these and even made the animal noises to match.”
— Dee from Two of a kind, working on a full house found that within a week her son was remembering what he learned from the flash cards. She felt this would give him an advantage when he started preschool. 5/24/2010 (Price: $12.00; Age: 3 and Up)
NASA Imagery EarthBall Inflatable 16-inch Diameter Globe by PLANET EARTH GIFTS
This inflatable 16"-diameter "reality globe" is made with thousands of digital images of the world from space. Visually authentic, the EarthBall also features accurate glow-in-the-dark cities and atmospheric conditions as seen from space. The ball is easy to inflate and suspend from the North Pole in a classroom, office or a bedroom. "This inflatable globe is photo-realistic, offering a beautiful, fun and important global perspective," Sole Proprietor Didier Gincig told TDmonthly. 5/20/2010 (Price: $14.95; Age: All Ages)
Solar Power Plus by THAMES & KOSMOS
Solar Power Plus is a gigantic photovoltaic science lab that navigates the fundamentals of solar energy, the conversion of light into electricity, and circuits. This kit includes two of the special solar panels from the Solar Power kit that when connected generate up to 3 volts of electricity to power 22 different models. 265 building pieces are included. 5/20/2010 (Price: $79.99; Age: 8 and Up) ENTER THAMES & KOSMOS TOYSHOW
Pathquest by PATHWAYS FOR LEARNING PRODUCTS INC.
Developed by an occupational therapist, Pathquest aims to strengthen eye-hand coordination and visual perception through four different quests, with a total of 12 adventures. 5/17/2010 (Price: $6.99; Age: 5 to 8)
WhisperPhone Element by HAREBRAIN INC.
This easy-to-use educational tool promotes accelerated learning, literacy and new language skills. The WhisperPhone Element is adjustable for fit and comfort, and comes with a lifetime guarantee. 5/17/2010 (Price: $4.99; Age: 4 to 9) ENTER HAREBRAIN INC. TOYSHOW
See-N-Read® MemoryMark™ Reading Tool by See-N-Read® Reading Tools
See-N-Read® MemoryMark™ is a research-based, classroom tested reading tool that helps readers see, focus and remember text while filtering out distractions on the page. It reduces word- and line-skipping and pattern glare (words which appear to move on the page) which are common problems for struggling readers. The clear reading window (ReadBar™) is cut out to allow notation, highlighting and underlining without moving the tool, thus helping readers keep their place on the page. "The shaded area reduces distractions on the page without obscuring context while the clear area is cut out to allow underlining, highlighting and notation without moving the tool away from the text," Steven R. Smith, Marketing Manager of CadenaSmith Enterprises, told TDmonthly. 5/14/2010 (Price: $2.99; Age: 10 and Up)
Twisterz Word Builder by TWISTERZ TOYS, LLC
Word Builder challenges children to build new words by twisting the rings in order to create different letter combinations. With the help of their caregivers, children learn how to use consonants and vowels to build words between two and six letters long. The rings are easily removed and rearranged, creating a multitude of possibilities. 5/5/2010 (Age: 3 and Up) ENTER TWISTERZ TOYS, LLC TOYSHOW
Friendlies Bug Lacing Cards by eeBoo corp.
The insect inventory in this charming set of lacing cards includes a pink butterfly, buzzing honeybee, spotted ladybug, darting dragonfly and a green grasshopper at rest. Little fingers will love lacing around each creature, making the pictures pop. Launch date: 2010. 5/4/2010 (Price: $15.95; Age: 5 and Up) ENTER eeBoo corp. TOYSHOW
Math-o-matic Bilingual Math Game by SMART PLAY LLC
Math-o-matic is a fun puzzle card game that teaches numbers and math concepts. Children can learn numbers (from 1-20) and their spelling in English and Spanish. Kids can play the self-checking math game using numbers and symbols to learn number sequencing, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 4/30/2010 (Price: $14.99; Age: 3 and Up)
Money Savvy Kids@Home Kit by MONEY SAVVY GENERATION
The Money Savvy Kids @Home Kit is a starting point to teach a child how to get smart about money. Included is the award-winning Money Savvy Pig, Cow or Football bank, Parent Handbook, eight-chapter CD-ROM (100+ images) with four sing-along songs, Student Workbook, 22-page Coloring & Activity book, and a Money Poem poster. The lessons explore the history of money, where money comes from, the importance of earning money and the four basic money choices: Save, Spend, Donate and Invest. 4/29/2010 (Price: $39.99; Age: 6 to 11)
Prostate Plush by I HEART GUTS
This 7.5" x 6.5" plush representation of the seminal vesicle gland could make a great gift for prostate cancer survivors. It is safe for all ages and packed inside a biodegradable plastic sleeve. It is designed in California and made in China. Wendy Bryan, Founder of I Heart Guts, told TDmonthly this item is a "designer educational plush." 4/28/2010 (Price: $16.00; Age: All Ages)
Zillio 2D Playground by ZILLIO
The Zillio 2D Playground is a more cost-conscious and compact version of Mega Zillio. Using the included dice, cards, tokens and instructions, kids can play more than 20 different games to build their multiplication, pattern recognition and problem-solving skills.
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— Hula Hooping Mom found Zillio to be “a fun way to keep kids interested in math and a fun way for you to ‘refresh’ your memory so that you can help with that homework.”
— Mike from Cool Baby Kid enjoyed playing with his nephews and appreciated the educational focus of Zillio. “Being an engineer, I know the value a solid math background can provide and feel that the Zillio Games can assist in preparing the educational foundation for possibly another future engineer in our family,” he said. 4/27/2010 (Price: $31.95; Age: 4 and Up)
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