tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post6496992344934917462..comments2024-03-17T03:16:28.914-04:00Comments on Toys As Tools Educational Toy Reviews: Review & Giveaway Package Prize: Top Travel Games Part 2 ($100+ value)jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740390517301793433noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-45919038333067653262013-07-24T14:25:15.326-04:002013-07-24T14:25:15.326-04:00how about Really Big Words for Kids? could be fun ...how about Really Big Words for Kids? could be fun or a major dud?Anna Prynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-24219666084456779632013-07-24T14:23:37.923-04:002013-07-24T14:23:37.923-04:00how about Really Big Words for Kids? wonder if kid...how about Really Big Words for Kids? wonder if kids would enjoy using it or notHolly Wertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-53219774617944821132013-07-19T02:21:41.151-04:002013-07-19T02:21:41.151-04:00My daughter's new favorite:
http://store.ameri...My daughter's new favorite:<br />http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/item/id/142141/ctc/SI<br />She has gotten such an interest in history so I've been buying books left and right. (Gianna)gkrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-83169611150803331572013-07-19T02:20:02.543-04:002013-07-19T02:20:02.543-04:00SmartMax. (Gianna)SmartMax. (Gianna)gkrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-74330668396802369402013-07-19T02:19:25.456-04:002013-07-19T02:19:25.456-04:00Locktagons. (Gianna)Locktagons. (Gianna)gkrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-6738859907944513202013-07-19T02:18:51.453-04:002013-07-19T02:18:51.453-04:00Mystery Mosaics Coloring Books. (Gianna)Mystery Mosaics Coloring Books. (Gianna)gkrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-40906950210060453582013-07-19T02:18:12.208-04:002013-07-19T02:18:12.208-04:00Lay n go in black. (Gianna)Lay n go in black. (Gianna)gkrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-38648603160219291362013-07-12T00:47:33.593-04:002013-07-12T00:47:33.593-04:00http://www.thinkfun.com/shop/product/math-dice-pow...http://www.thinkfun.com/shop/product/math-dice-powers-practice-edition,121,33.htm and the tournament version both look powerful. Mental math is so important, as is fluency with facts. Pretty Please review? I also Love the Fifteen Puzzle; It's listed as for adults, but the old one I have in my classroom appeals to certain children. Do you agree it's for adults???barjobonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-50615179360644990032013-07-11T20:54:12.416-04:002013-07-11T20:54:12.416-04:00I really like the Chain Letters (http://www.patchp...I really like the Chain Letters (http://www.patchproducts.com/product/6925). My son who is learning to spell & loves games would really enjoy this.Leann Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-31733822854796934772013-07-11T14:34:06.792-04:002013-07-11T14:34:06.792-04:00MIndware's 6 in 1 educational solar kit looks ...MIndware's 6 in 1 educational solar kit looks pretty cool. My oldest would love SmartGames' Alcatraz since be is obsessed with the island. I noticed that Fat Brain Toys sells Bristle Blocks. I didn't realize that they still made those. Are those still a hit with kids or are they outdated? I think both my boys would love Klutz Lego Crazy Action Contraptions and Hexbugs (we haven't introduced these to them yet but it's on our list to do soon). Our oldest would love the paper airplane book because he is into making paper airplanes now. We recently brought out the sun art kit (x-mas gift) and the kids loved it. It was amazing to see how creative they are!Minty6noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-66872835375490757052013-07-11T11:26:43.122-04:002013-07-11T11:26:43.122-04:00The newest toy I'm excited about is Sifteo Cub...The newest toy I'm excited about is Sifteo Cubes. I won a set in an online contest but I haven't received them yet. You did a review about 6 months ago on these. I'd be interested to know if they were a short-term novelty or it they are still being played with.YvonneJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-84873144372801639392013-07-11T11:10:54.531-04:002013-07-11T11:10:54.531-04:00Have you done a review of ColorKu? http://colorku....Have you done a review of ColorKu? http://colorku.com/ I've contemplated buying this since I first read about it but the idea of keeping up with 81 marbles is pretty daunting. Speaking of keeping up with pieces, one of things I like best about ThinkFun games is that you can purchase replacement parts if something is misplaced.YvonneJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-83869199469482851562013-07-11T11:03:52.434-04:002013-07-11T11:03:52.434-04:00Not sure where my other comments went....but I pla...Not sure where my other comments went....but I played the iPad version of Tenzi last night and I can see how it could be addictive and so much fun....especially for someone who likes dice games. My grandaughters would love dice that were purple on pink and pink on purple. A set of red/purple and purple/red would be great for members of 'The Red Hat Society'.YvonneJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-38355476571519161982013-07-11T09:19:52.003-04:002013-07-11T09:19:52.003-04:00http://www.smartgames.eu/en/smartgames/vikings
I l...http://www.smartgames.eu/en/smartgames/vikings<br />I like Viking Brainstorms. I like the idea of learning about Vikings for kids.John Zukowskihttp://javajohnz.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-85963663765940671542013-07-11T01:22:58.461-04:002013-07-11T01:22:58.461-04:00*Like*Likedebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-79600980104328032852013-07-11T01:22:11.008-04:002013-07-11T01:22:11.008-04:00We lie anything from Brainware and think fun, both...We lie anything from Brainware and think fun, both fab companies. We have bought quite a few games so far this year and we love Quirkle (brainware) and rush hour (think fun) Two other games that have been a big success with my 3 and 6 year old are Haba's orchard game and Peaceable Kingdoms 'Hoot Owl Hoot"<br /><br /><br />Games and books are by far the best things children can have, not forgetting sticks, they are very popular too.Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-21082808389089626062013-07-11T00:33:27.209-04:002013-07-11T00:33:27.209-04:00How about a review for My Lanyard Maker.
http://th...How about a review for My Lanyard Maker.<br />http://thefriendshipfactory.com/products/my-lanyard-maker/YvonneJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-15686479797094564332013-07-10T22:28:55.820-04:002013-07-10T22:28:55.820-04:00Talk about getting waylaid .... I went to the Tenz...Talk about getting waylaid .... I went to the Tenzi website and saw "Free iPad app" and it was drop everything, grab the iPad and head to the app store. Okay, I can see how this could be a lot of fun....I'm sure my granddaughters would like to see pink on purple and purple on pink....for me, just about any color pip on a black die would do. Have you ever done a review of ColorKu (http://www.colorku.com/). I've been tempted to buy this but 81 marbles is a lot of marbles to keep up with!YvonneJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-13650769896957741282013-07-10T21:18:43.970-04:002013-07-10T21:18:43.970-04:00I have never played Tenzi, but it looks like so mu...I have never played Tenzi, but it looks like so much fun! I would love a blue set.Andy Drouinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-47011477878649861302013-07-10T21:15:28.773-04:002013-07-10T21:15:28.773-04:00I would love to see you reviev Laser maze http://...I would love to see you reviev Laser maze http://www.thinkfun.com/shop/product/laser-maze,153,9.htm I love puzzle games and I think the addition of laser is awesome!Andy Drouinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-53737257603895821492013-07-10T15:28:29.708-04:002013-07-10T15:28:29.708-04:00Thanks so much for sharing your interest!Thanks so much for sharing your interest!Jenn_Choinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-64196789305932812542013-07-10T10:45:12.688-04:002013-07-10T10:45:12.688-04:00I'd like to see a review of Chain Letters: htt...I'd like to see a review of Chain Letters: http://www.patchproducts.com/product/243153/6925/_/Chain_Letters%26%238482%3BAdrianne Braunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578525033396504580.post-65920761892405632332013-07-10T10:16:00.248-04:002013-07-10T10:16:00.248-04:00you give the funnest "assignments"! I&#...you give the funnest "assignments"! I'd love to see how children like http://www.patchproducts.com/news_detail.php?content_id=1158 Chain Letters. It looks like it would be great for spelling and fine motor, but remembering how frustrated my personal children got with the Barrel of Monkeys, I think your input would help me decide whether to get it for grandson #1 and my classroom.barjobonoreply@blogger.com