Agate Light Table Slices (set of 12) Reviews

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I wanted to give my first graders a unique gift for Christmas. I found a picture book about a moose named Agate and decided that I would read this book to my class and then give them each their own agate. I was surprised to find some that I could afford and the picture of the agates looked as if they were a nice size. I was disappointed when they arrived because they weren't the size that the picture makes them out to be and they weren't as colorful. However, my students loved them. If you purchase these, you may get a lot of dark (or as one student said, dull) colors--not the variety that the picture shows and they fit in the palm of a first grader's hand.

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I bought this for my 4-year-old son, along with a partitioned collection bin for storage, as a start to his new rock collection. He treats them with care and loves to "study" them, along with other rocks he now has. These thin slices are fun because he can hold them up to the sun or place them on top of a lit surface to look at the color rings and swirls. He uses a magnifying glass, too, and feels like a real scientist. I think it really helps for a kid to get his hands on science rather than just looking at pictures. Ours are quite colorful, and I really enjoy looking at them with him. They are maybe 1.5-2 inches long and we've got pink, purple, blue, orange, brown, etc. A good purchase!

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They are vibrant and beautiful, and they make great jewelry pieces! I can imagine that children would find them interesting, they are are typical dyed agate slices at a great price.

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I was looking for agate slices for my 6-year old rock collector to use on a light table, among other things. I am not sure why people think these are small, in my opinion these are very typical about 3 inches in length and 1 1/2 to 2 wide. These slices are quite thin which makes them more transparent and excellent for viewing on a light table but does make them appear a little more on the fragile side (however, ours have been dropped on a hardwood floor and shaken in a hard plastic container and they have whithstood it all). The colors were wonderful we received quite a variety of colors including blues, greens, purples, and shades of tan and brown. Overall, these were an excellent purchase and I would buy them again!

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First of all I am very surprised this turns out to be a toy I don't feel there is any room to play with, in this slices, or maybe I am just not a child anymore.

I use this slices for making jewelery.

I feel a bit controversial about this pieces. Some of them are my favorites among other cabochons and pendants very beautiful and eye catching, will bring a wonderful variety to any necklace etc. One or two gave me such a strong inspiration I couldn't wait to start creating with them!

But at the same time, most of what you get are very dark or gray or brown, or pale/partially transparent, or just some other color that is hard to define. Dark blue or violet at best.

Not catching, they will sit forever in my box with materials.

One came broken in half. Well it wasn't the best one, so I don't care happily, the brightest ones came safe) and one had a small chunk cracked off it, near the border line, still possible to use if hide a particular detail a little.

So I took one star for 70% of boring colors and one star for 2 of them being damaged.

I wish I had the orange like the one on the provided picture!

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This dancing bear is very cute and works (dances) very well. I have him on my desk where the only light is a small lamp that lights the computer key board. The bear's head and body swivel back and forth. I bought this dancing bear and three other dancing flowers to give as gifts. The flowers are a big disappointment. When placed in the same area as the bear they hardly move at all. When placed in direct sunlight, the flowers hardly move at all. Synopsis: the bear is great --go buy one, but forget the flowers --they're a waste of money.

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These solar-powered little gems are great ways to brighten your home and mood and make a nice little mood-lifting gift for someone.

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As with other solar-powered novelty items, this figure serves its purpose well. It is a zero-maintenance, pleasant distraction. We have a collection of these In the window of our store, and customers continually remark about how "cute" they are. Some require more light than others to operate, but in direct sunlight they all move energetically. We've found that the ones with the smaller bases (perhaps they are from the same manufacturer) require the least amount of light to actually move, and the bear falls into that category.

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Its fun to watch other peoples faces when they see the bear danceing.and to see little children laugh and smile is lots of fun too.

Reviews of Skill Drill Flash Cards: Addition 13-18

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I tried this with a special needs child. It held his interest, but it don't know how long these will remain with him.

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The only complaint I have with these flash cards is that they are hard to shuffle, but overall I love them. They are durable, and my son likes them.

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My second grade mastered these in no time! Highly recommend for all kids in 2nd or 3rd grade! Great flash cards!

Reviews of Infantino Development Toy, Counting Penguin

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I bought this toy hoping that it would help my daughter understand the one-to-one correspondence associated with counting up to ten. However, it is a trick to get this toy penguin to count only one time for each fish that is placed in its mouth. Oftentimes it will count, "one-two" for one fish. Also, even though the toy touts counting to ten, there are only FIVE fish. Therefore, after inserting five fish, you have to empty the little tummy of the product to count up further. There are not ten fish to count to ten. The only thing that it is good for is teaching the numbers in sequence. If this toy were easier to return to its original packaging, I'd return it.

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This is a great little toy for helping kids learn to count to 10. It only comes with 5 fish so you do need to take them out and start over to actually get to 10. Very cute penguin that kids are sure to love!

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My 2-year-old loves this toy. She likes to feed the fish to the little penguin, but sometimes the fish get stuck and then the counting gets all off. Even with that problem, I'd still buy it again...she loves it!

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I purchased this penguin for a one year old's birthday. It is so cute! The educational value is there too. It is brightly colored and packaged very nicely.

Review of Model A-R12 Rock Tumbler

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I purchased this tumbler new in box.

It's simple construction, a red metal base with a small motor attached by clear round plastic belt to one of two rollers, and a separate rubber tumbling container and its plastic top. Before you use it, go buy SAE 20 electric motor oil, per the manufacturer, at say, an Ace Hardware or Lowe's, and lightly lubricate the two top holes on the motor, and the roller contacts/bearings. Open the rubber drum by removing the metal band, then squeeze the drum's belly to make the white plastic "top" pop out, and pry it out with just your hands, with some twisting and "encouragement." Put in your thumb sized minerals, grit or polishing materials, and fill the drum 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full, then plug it in, and let it go. It's that easy.

Pro-

-cheap if you get a good price on Amazon or wherever-discounts abound for many things...

-Economical-the small motor runs for weeks with each load. Older models have tumbled for decades, if kept oiled, belts changed, and not overloaded

_Pretty fire engine red color

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Cons-

-All tumblers tumbling are noisy; I've not listened to that many to tell whose is quieter

-This "walks"" around if placed on a flat polished granite surface or even a flat linoleum floor, so "box it in" or put it on a rubber pad, as mine walked 6" in fifteen minutes, and almost fell off my counter!

-My tumbler is very much off balance or off level, in that the rubber drum quickly moves way to the motor's side, and I need to "shim" up that side to even out the wear

-Not as solidly constructed as Lortone or others, and less expensive. You get what you pay for.

-Plastic top may wear from abrasion in a few years of heavy use, just put a round truck's rubber tire patch on its inside when you get the tumbler, and it's protected for decades!

FYI-While these are made for tumbling rocks/minerals, they do a great job on marinating steaks, in a pinch! Put the steak and marinade in a freezer baggie with a sized good air pocket, seal it, and let it tumble for 20-40 minutes. You get better marination than if it was just left overnight in the fridge. Using a vacuum tumbling adds nothing to the marinade, its a marketing gimmick to sell expensive (high profit) vacuum tumblers for meat and poultry. USDA studies found it actually is the tumbling alone, not the vacuum and tumbling, that does the trick. People still charge double the price of this, for pricey food tumblers with a gimmicky vacuum!

Hopefully your tumbler will work well for years.

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My sole use of this tumbler is for cleaning cartridge brass for reloading. You'll notice I say "clean" rather than polish. While the stainless media does get the brass polished it's the clean part that I'm most interested in. After tumbling 10,000 cases I feel I'm ready to review this and I couldn't be more happy. Unlike dry tumbling, using this tumbler with stainless media and a little lemishine + dawn mixed in you get truly CLEAN cases. Yea, your walnut or corn media might get the outside shiny but if you compare the inside (the part that really matters) of the cases there's no contest.

For the machine itself... I processed 10k cases in 2 weeks time and had no issues whatsoever. It ran warm as advertised but no hiccups at all. As you should with all machines and tools, keep it properly lubricated and check on belt alignment prior to firing it up. I've run this near it's maximum 12lb capacity quite a bit and there was only one time I had to give the drum a little nudge to get it going. In truth, I was probably over the 12lb limit on that particular run.

The drum isn't as big or fancy as the big brother 15lb version but when I bought this from Amazon it was considerably less expensive than that model and I'm not usually tumbling large quantities of brass. If you push it you can easily do 500 pcs of 9mm or 40 in there and I've even done 500 .45's but that was probably more than you SHOULD do. With .223 cases the max you're going to get in there and get good cleaning is about 200-250. Remember to buy yourself a decapping die and pop the primers out before tumbling so you get sparkling clean primer pockets!

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This is by far the best tumbler we have ever heard of. It is very quiet and is turning out big batches of jewelry ready gems.It seems to be built with knowledge of the need for longevity.

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I use the Thumlers Tumbler A-R12 without problem. It works really good and has great quality. The bin is sturdy rubber so it is quite quiet. This tumbler is very large also. There have only been a couple of long pieces I could not fit.

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This review asked me to rate a "toy". This at least in my use is not a toy but a tool and a good one. Used with Stainless Steel media it will clean the inside, outside and primer pocket of any type of brass to be reloaded in just six hours using water, Dawn and Lemi Shine. You will need a hand tumble seperator to remove the media and do the final rinse before drying. I can clean around 200 .308 at a time. This is a great tool. See: Stainlesstumblingmedia.com

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My son is 2 years old and I am a stay at home mom I decided to teach him his number among other things and this product is amazing. The numbers are big and he can pick them up and move them around. I love this product! the poster is up on the wall so he can see it. This is a must buy!

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Cheap Variola Ball Track System

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This is just a beautiful piece. Gorgeous solid wood construction, lively non-toxic colors, thoughtful and engaging design. Made in Germany. Heirloom quality.

I looked at several ball and track sets and finally decided the Haba version was just too advanced for a 2 year old to enjoy. The plastic Made-in-China versions looked like junk. I was actually concerned that it would be too simplistic because it is safe for a one year old, but that really relates to the size of the ball. I am grateful I don't have to worry about actual marbles around the baby. My toddler has good fine motor skills and can manipulate the basic pieces but will be able to grow and enjoy the games for a long time to come. The design is really thoughtful and can be arranged many different ways.

It is also attractive enough to leave out during a dinner party. Several of our guests enjoyed playing with it.

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it's the coolest toy my son has. i bought it for his first birthday knowing he wouldn't really understand or have intrest in how it worked. more just mouthing everything. around 18mos i started playing with it more. DS would always rip apart my designs before i had a chance to roll the ball down. but now at 21 mos my son is careful not to destroy the track and enjoys placing the ball on the track and watching it go through everything. just this afternoon while playing with it he was trying to piece his own track together. i guess it will be only time until he understand they all fit together in a certain way. but i LOVE this toy! it's a shame selecta will not be selling it in the states anymore. very well made. quality chip proof paint.

Review of Webz 108 Magnetic Construction Kit W108

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This is a nice construction toy, the bright colors, variety of shapes and magnets get any kids attention. Bad points are that one box doesn't seem to be enough and comparing with magnext, Webz doesn't make a strong enough top, this will just break apart or won't spin as long as the other. Webz is still a lot more attractive to the eye, has more pieces than the others -for the same price-, and your kid's imagination can go farther with 4 different shapes.

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Webz 108 Magnetic Construction Kit W108Entertaining my 14 year old without using a pc or video game is difficult. He cannot take the meds and must try on his own. He is creative and loves to build, but details aggravate him. This allows him to build and create for hours! He wants more! Great product with bright colors for stimulation are excellent!

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I bought this toy for my 10 year old niece as a Christmas gift and she can't put it down! She just keeps using her creative imagination to create new shapes. It's a lot of fun for adults too :-)

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We bought these for my 4 year old for Christmas. He is not quite old enough to be able to build the more advanced shapes, but if I show him a how to build a basic shape he can repeat it. My 5 year old was able to build basic shapes on his own and can replicate more advanced shapes after I show him one time. He likes to build designs then smash them and rebuild again. After he did that a few times he decided that the one shape he build looked like a rocket ship docket to a launch base (it really did look like that) and proceed to play rocket ship into outer space imaginary games for over an hour. I have to admit I enjoy messing around with this toy. Magnets are kind of fun by themselves; add the ability to stack them and build designs with them they become really fun.

If you are comparing this to other building toys I'd say it is more fun to build than legos or other stacking/locking toys, but keep in kind that the Webz are not held together as strongly as other stacking/locking toys so imaginary play has to be gentle (my son's rocket ship games often ended in an accidental explosion mid flight, but he did not seem to mind since the ship was easily fixed.)

I've read a few reviews about needing large a large quantity to make them worth while and I agree. I would not recommend getting less than the 108 that come in this kit. It would have been nice to have more than 108 but not necessary to enjoy.

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We've had it for a few weeks now, and both my 5 yo and my 9 yo play with it every day. It's surprisingly un-messy, because the pieces glob together from the magnetism when they're not being placed. It has enough pieces to where it works very well as a stand-alone set. It's probably on my "Top 10 Best Ever Toys" list!

Reviews of Locks and Latches Activity Board

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Child shows interest but is now only 17 months. The child's interest in this toy will grow as he ages a bit. The toy is a good introduction for inviting a child to understand and appreciate mechanical things.

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Buy Teaching Poster Set: Test-Taking; Math; no. MC-P140

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In the last few weeks, I have come to appreciate posters like this as teaching aides.

In our homeschool, these are of great benefit. When I am at a lost about what to teach,

I just pull out some of these posters and use these for repetition and review.

Before, I underestimated the benefits of aids like this; but the large print and large size

and the simplicity and brevity make them powerful aids to reinforce memorization.

Children really like the opportunity to read over simple, quick lessons as these

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I bought these for my classroom so it wasn't so bare. I put them up today and they look great and I am pretty sure they will last me a while.

PlanToys Animal Domino Reviews

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I am a big fan of nicely made children's toys, and this is surely one of them! The pieces are all wooden with colorful animals on them, and they store neatly in a cloth carry sack when it's time to put them away. We bought this game for my 2, almost 3 year old son for Christmas and just got it out today. I had my doubts that he'd be ready for it, but 7 rounds later, I have no doubts left. He caught on during the first game and wanted to keep playing. To be able to play, it is helpful if your child has had practice counting (to aid them in choosing their 5 initial game pieces), and also if they've had some practice with matching (as they will need to be able to look at their pieces to see if any of them match either of the 2 animals currently in play). I would say this is definitely a floor game as the pieces are quite large; I think the growing line of dominoes would quickly become too long for table play. I didn't measure the pieces, but they are each probably about 4-5" tall by 2.5" wide. I think this game will get lots of use at our house and will be a good intro into the real game of dominoes in another few years. Heirloom quality. Great work, Plan Toys! :)

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Grandson loved the noise the wooden dominoes made on the tile floor when he knocked down the line Grandpa had set up. This activity occupied them on and off for the two day visit over the New Year. He can name most of the animals pictured but wasn't ready to play the matching game. They also are great to load into the over-sized dump truck. Maybe this summer he'll be ready for the draw and match game.

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I bought this for my 3 year old but he's still too young for it. He doesn't quite understand the concept of Dominoes but he does like looking at the pictures and likes to stack them and put them in the bag. I put them away and will try again when he's a little older. The blocks are beautiful though well made and cute pictures. These dominoes would last forever. I love that they are eco-friendly and natural.

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I had been eyeing these dominoes on Amazon for quite some time, trying to decide which niece (of various ages) to buy them for. I finally ordered them as a birthday gift for the 2-year-old, and my sister-in-law reported back that they are a big hit. She said that she was able to play with both kids TOGETHER (the birthday girl and her almost-5-year-old sister), and couldn't remember the last time that had happened, if ever. The 2-year-old needed just a little bit of help in order to play, so I'm guessing she'll be able to play with them independently well before she turns three.

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These animal dominos are the best!! It was always a fun game to play with kids of almost any age

Review of Sea-Monkeys Robo-Diver

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Sea-Monkeys are a great way to introduce children to the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership, and are also tremendous fun for an older age group as well. The care is simple though I do recommend that you be very careful because even though they are not a dog or cat, they are still creatures and deserve care.

Here are a few tips that I thought I would share to help everybody out in taking care of their new pets:

1) Always aerate the water. I highly recommend the Million Bubble Air Pump becuase it works very well, and is far safer and more convenient that the other options. Also, never, ever think that by stirring the water you are aerating it. You ARE NOT and this method has killed some of my older Sea-Monkeys.

2)Do not overfeed, but remember they do need to be fed. Follow the recommened feeding amount and keep a regular feeding schedule.

3)Make sure you read the entire handbook as it includes all the vital information you need to keep a healthy tank of Sea-Monkeys. It also has many useful tips and some interesting facts.

I recommend this specific tank because it well made and includes all of the necessary things to make Sea-Monkey ownership an enjoyable, rewarding and educational experience.

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Melissa & Doug Magnetic Farm Hide & Seek Reviews

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I love this puzzle and my daughter does too.

Most of the pieces can go in different spots, so there's not always only one right answer.

The doors are surprisingly sturdy even after many uses.

I lost two pieces and called the manufacturerthe replacement pieces are on their wayno questions asked.

I like the magnetic feature. It keeps the pieces in the puzzle more than the average puzzle.

Overall I am always pleased with their products.

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This puzzle is a wonderful way to spend time with your child. It is great for opening up and communicating with your toddler. My son (2 1/2 years) learns best through doing so he doesn't like to sit for too long. When I first sat down and showed him this puzzle we played with it for 25 mins. He had so much fun hiding the animals and opening and closing the doors. It has continued to hold his interest and prompted him to talk more....a big plus for us. I have high praise for this puzzle and all interactive puzzles. They provide, learning, communication and great fun!

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My toddler LOVED this puzzle. It is a high quality puzzle that will not fall apart. However, I disagree with the age recomendations on this. Our toddler recieved this as a Christmas gift last year and was only 16 months old. He played with it then and mastered it a few months later. It's a great activity to take to church because it's quiet and keeps little ones busy for a little while. At 28 months old, he doesn't play with it near as much. I believe older children would be really bored with this.

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This was a prop for my sign language class that my 11 month old daughter stumbled onto. I kept hearing cheering and went to see what toy she was playing with. She had pulled this out, was opening and closing a door on it, cheering "yeah!" every time she saw the animal underneath. Within a few days, she found out the animals came out. She's been taking them out and putting them back in all morning. This toy has kept her busy for 20 minutes at a time. The suggested age states 3 years, so I would never had given it to her on my own. She just loves it.

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I bought this puzzle for my 10-month-old daughter because she loves flap books the hide and seek hinged pieces are perfect for her little fingers to open and close. The pieces that are hiding aren't too small and are easy for her to take out. She's loved it.

Reviews of Anatomy Academy - A Seriously Funny Science Book

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Have not used this with my middle school students yet, but just looking through it has simple experiments and hands-on activities for kids to do to understand the human body more. Appears easy to use with simple material.

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