tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post1423991448551161804..comments2024-03-17T03:16:28.914-04:00Comments on Toys As Tools Educational Toy Reviews: Ginormous Giveaway (Over $230 Total of 11 Prizes!): Top Tools for Homework Successjennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740390517301793433noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-8995690050964779882012-10-22T13:20:51.980-04:002012-10-22T13:20:51.980-04:00Chocolate chips have produced miracles in our hous...Chocolate chips have produced miracles in our house!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-4404507671595572102012-10-21T22:37:36.432-04:002012-10-21T22:37:36.432-04:00I'm not sure there is a homework helper that w...I'm not sure there is a homework helper that would make everything better. I wish there wasn't any homework at all. Finally in 4th grade homework is seeming more doable. Really we just need better communication between the school and home. Hmmm isn't there technology for that?Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-76847652232057238002012-10-21T22:32:16.630-04:002012-10-21T22:32:16.630-04:00I have the time timer and the whisper phone duo (I...I have the time timer and the whisper phone duo (I won from you!) I think the whisper phone solo might be more useful at home. I love the time timer. It takes the pressure off of me as time keeper.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-38274132032707637832012-10-21T22:29:37.149-04:002012-10-21T22:29:37.149-04:00I try to mix things up for my son with homework. ...I try to mix things up for my son with homework. I put math problems on sticky notes and put them around the room. We have great pencils with a variety of grips and erasers that work. It is all kind of low tech but works. I'm really trying to get to a place where I let him do what he can on his own. I shouldn't be teaching him but supporting him to be organized and manage his time. It is hard. These look like great tools.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-38947318814349956042012-10-10T13:15:06.543-04:002012-10-10T13:15:06.543-04:00I don't have any but the Whisperphone Duet loo...I don't have any but the Whisperphone Duet looks like it would be a lot of fun for my twins.Giannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-11138858883535386092012-10-10T13:14:12.427-04:002012-10-10T13:14:12.427-04:00For my young ones the abacus is pretty helpful.For my young ones the abacus is pretty helpful.Giannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-4149802278397659882012-10-10T09:28:18.860-04:002012-10-10T09:28:18.860-04:00I like the auditory counter because it counts up, ...I like the auditory counter because it counts up, not just down!Laurie Martinezhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=767414231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-42941128222175102872012-10-09T21:24:12.732-04:002012-10-09T21:24:12.732-04:00The voice on the Talking Timer can be turned off. ...The voice on the Talking Timer can be turned off. I don't think any of the beeps of these timers are horribly loud either. It depends on who is listening and I have very sensitive ears.Jenn_Choinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-15633735473734675272012-10-09T21:22:18.797-04:002012-10-09T21:22:18.797-04:00did you see the comment below about chocolate chip...did you see the comment below about chocolate chips. You are not alone. They all have to discover their secret trick.Jenn_Choinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-30924805857768220522012-10-09T21:20:57.124-04:002012-10-09T21:20:57.124-04:00this is funny. chocolate chips sounds perfect. t...this is funny. chocolate chips sounds perfect. they are small but pack a powerful flavor punch. so smart!Jenn_Choinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-6648041657440064572012-10-09T21:03:32.315-04:002012-10-09T21:03:32.315-04:00These tools would be useful in my classroom as a s...These tools would be useful in my classroom as a special education teacher and at home with my special needs child!!! Shelley Kieffernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-73415452639355409602012-10-09T20:57:40.297-04:002012-10-09T20:57:40.297-04:00I'm interested in trying out the different tim...I'm interested in trying out the different timers. I think I prefer ones that don't talk, but I'm willing to try them!rmyunghttp://rmyung.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-17507908009914391052012-10-09T20:14:05.444-04:002012-10-09T20:14:05.444-04:00We don't have any homework tools really. I som...We don't have any homework tools really. I sometimes use a timer but it only works once in a while.Shay Prendergasthttp://twitter.com/shayprendergastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-27269992148801137592012-10-09T17:32:42.274-04:002012-10-09T17:32:42.274-04:00I have the duet phone and the time timer. I've...I have the duet phone and the time timer. I've used the duet phone to encourage my daughter to engage in social conversation. It's very cool. Other kids and grownups always want to try it out when they come over and see it. The time timer is invaluable for my daughter's home therapy program. I've tried out the MotivAider (borrowed) at the urging of this blogger, and I think it's a truly great tool. I am planning to get one for myself very soon.Sue L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-9302573408930391982012-10-09T17:28:48.781-04:002012-10-09T17:28:48.781-04:00Alas, the only "homework success tool" I...Alas, the only "homework success tool" I currently use is Nilla wafers. Pretty sad, huh?Sue L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-77155704328687925402012-10-09T16:14:02.039-04:002012-10-09T16:14:02.039-04:00I won the duet phone but we donated it to my son&#...I won the duet phone but we donated it to my son's class to use. They love it! my favorite in your line up is the whisper phone as I think it would be a huge asset for my son.Andy Drouinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-24793954676216411022012-10-09T16:12:12.340-04:002012-10-09T16:12:12.340-04:00Our best homework success tool is chocolate chips!...Our best homework success tool is chocolate chips! We use them for "edible" math. They make great counters and if you get to eat them as you do your subtractions.Andy Drouinnoreply@blogger.com