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My 2 year old got this toy for Christmas and loves it! It has really sparked her interest in counting, and she was already in to colors and stacking/sorting. My only complaint (a minor one) is that 2 of the ges have come unstuck. It was a quick fix with gorilla glue, but they probably shouldn't have come off that quickly with just normal wear and tear.

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Bought for 18 month old grand-daughter. This is her favorite toy. The rings are the right size for her hand, but not a choking hazard. The base could be a bit wider it falls over but she doesn't care. This toy will grow with her. She is able to put rings on pegs right now, but will also be able to learn colors, counting, and numbers. Very sturdy and well made.

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This is one of the best toys my 18 month old girl has.She is learning how to count and already knows to mach all the colors.I love it.

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Purchased this toy for my work with young children learning colors, numbers, and developing fine motor skills. Well crafted and very durable. First set that arrived was defective. Company was very easy to work with and a replacement arrived in days.

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This item was small but it was great for what we purchsed it for . I work for pcmc hospital for children and they love it , because they have small little hands .

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We bought this for our daughter about a year ago, and everyone in the house plays with it, her older and younger brothers both, and that means ages 2-5. It's held up beautifully, nothing wrong with it and it's been dragged all over the house (and car), fought over, and wrestled with and it's still going just fine.

As a plus, the mouse pad can either sit on a peg connected to the right side for easy travel stability, but for our left handed daughter, you just move it off the peg and move it on over. This is a huge plus for this system.

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I purchased this product for my daughter who is about to turn 2, and she already knows some of her letters! She loves it and packs it around with her everywhere!!! The only problem I had with it, and I guess it's not really not a "problem", probably just a parent thing!, but, even at it's lowest volume setting it's still pretty loud I don't know maybe it's just that monkey, oh that monkey! I like how it goes off by itself so the battery doesn't drain itself...very handy!!

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I bought this for my 3 year old niece, and she loved it. It was her favorite gift out of all of her birthday gifts! I think it might be just a little bit advanced for her age, but it is definitely something she can use for quite some time.

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I can't say enough good things about this little computer! I'm gonna be very honest... it took me a while to buy it because (and I hate to say it now) but I just thought the thing looked cheesy (cheap)... But man was I wrong! We've had it a while now and my daughter still plays with it for extended periods. It really is a GREAT toy! It is very educational and helps with hand eye coordination -via its mouse training applications. I only regret having waited so long to buy it -recommend for kids 3 and 4.

Other great features are: it's incredibly durable, you can switch mouse for use on either side and it has an automatic shutoff after about 3 minutes.

Only bad things about it are: it is loud even on lowest setting (as many reviewers have mentioned) and the screen is small (but I dare say there isn't one out there with a bigger screen for this price :-).

Seriously, if your child is 3 to 4 you won't regret buying it.

** And I also need to set AEH "Mom of Toddler" straight; the child does NOT need to know how to read in order to enjoy the computer. Child can scroll through and pick which application he/she wants to play with the monkey as his/her guide. **

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I bought this for my 3 1/2 year old daughter for Christmas 2008. I am homeschooling her and wanted a tool to help her recognize letters and numbers while having fun. So while she can't yet use many of the games I have to just rave that this is the best product that I've used that allows her to interact AND learn her numbers and letters. It also lets her pretend to be just like mommy while she "works on her computer".

Many people brought up the issue of the volume button and that isn't a problem for us. She knows it gets taken away if she pushes that button and that only Mommy can change the volume.

We use many other things to help with letter recognition but this is by far the most effective and just today we had a blast playing on the laptop!

Community Helpers & Careers Pocket Flash Cards Review

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The kids loved to see all the different jobs and acted out each job as well. They also loved the trivia questions as well.

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These are great cards for get children involved in learning about the jobs of others in the community! There are 27 occupations cards and 27 tool cards included in this deck. What's great is that they use occupations that children come in contact with on a regular basis, like a doctor or librarian. I also love that they used real pictures of people and tools rather than cartoonish drawings.

So take the firefighter as an example, on one card there is a picture of a firefighter on the front and on the back, it gives several information facts about them. It asks, do you like challenging, dangerous, physical work; helping people; working as part of a team? The requirements of becoming a firefighter: including what college is needed, physical stamina and training. Then the duties that a firefighter performs: rescuing victims, inspecting buildings for fire hazards, teaching fire prevention and safety. It also lists where they work: firehouses, airports, scenes of accidents. Also jobs that are related: fire investigator, forest fire prevention, fire cost inspector. The tool card shows pictures of equipment that someone in that profession would use, so the firefighter has an ax, alarm, hose, and gives the description of those on the back.

The occupations included in this deck are: bank teller, chef, construction worker, delivery person, dentist, doctor, factory worker, farmer, firefighter, hair stylist, highway worker, judge, librarian, mail carrier, mechanic, military, nurse, paramedic, pilot, pharmacist, police officer, religious leaders, sales clerk, sanitation worker, school bus driver, teacher, and veterinarian.

These cards are great for any kid who wants to learn more about the people who work in their community!

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Bought flash cards to use in my writing center for 'research.' I love how colorful the cards are and the information they provided to the kids!

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I like these cards which have real pictures instead of drawings and each profession has two cards which have a LOT of information.

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Nice photos, but some of them are a little confusing for kids for (ex. nurse, doctor, peremedic) all kind of similar. I am a speech therapist and use them with kids.They also have random cards with kinds of things they use but some are confusing to figure out even for me.... (again the peremedic, doctor, nurse, etc.)

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These are lovely and well-made. My three-year-old played with them all day on Christmas after she received them as a gift. I second the commenter who suggests glueing the strawberries to the tops of the cupcakes. Otherwise the cats play with them like they are mice, chase them all over and get them lost under the stove.

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My 4-year has had this set for a year. She plays with it often celebrating her dolls' birthdays. The set is well-made, nicely colored. The only thing I don't like is that the strawberries and pink candies (?) on top of the cupcakes come off very easily. They are meant to do so to allow the child to change decorations around. But I glued them in place, otherwise they would have been lost under the couch long time ago. That's a minor issue for such a nice toy. I would buy it again.

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My 3 year-old boy, and 4 & 1/2 year-old girl received this leap book for Christmas and I kid you not, have played with it daily since then. My children were already into Thomas and his friends (they have the trains and have checked out the videos from the libray, etc.). This is just another way for them to enjoy the stories and characters (unfortunately, no female characters i.e., Lady, Annie, or Mavis).

Simply stated, if your son or daughter is a Thomas fan, this is a must have. I don't know, however, if its appeal would be as strong for a child who was not already familiar with, or a fan of Thomas & friends. The games and concepts are developmentally appropriate, but not incredible. Nevertheless, my kids are learning from and loving this LeapPad. Thomas fans will not be disappointed!

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Santa brought this Thomas Leappad book for my 5 year old this past Christmas. He's a Thomas fan and has been so since age 3. He enjoys the games, even though he has mastered them already and finds them fun. He can now read the story even without the Leap Frog reading along. I believe it has encouraged him to read the past few months.

I agree wholeheartedly with the reviewer who said that if your child is a Thomas fan, this leappad book is a MUST HAVE.

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My son loves Thomas the tank engine & was so excited to receive this book for his leap pad. The story is typical Thomas & he really enjoys hearing it over and over. The games get a little boring after the first 20 or 30 times, but overall it is a good book. I wish they would make the pages a little more durable for preschoolers, this one has gotten several small tears from the cord of the pen. For the price it would be nice if the pages were laminated or something.

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My 3 year old son loves Thomas the train and loves this book! Although he doesn't understand all of the games yet, he still loves to "read" the book and point to different things on each of the pages. This is a great addition to our LeapPad Library!

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This is a great learning tool! Has lots of variety. My son is 3 years old and watching him with this is amazing. He enjoys the story and thomas the tank engine is a plus. Since most little guys at this age love thomas. He looks forward to reading it on a daily basis. Highly recommend!

I Can Do It Reward Chart - School Supplemental Pack Review

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I ended up returning them only because my daughter is too young for them. I will buy them again in a couple years when thy will be more applicable for her needs.

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My 5 year old is in school and this helps both of us make sure we don't forget what we have to do in the morning.

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I bought the whole chart/cards set and it has worked wonders for my 4yr old son. He loves being able to put is stars up at the end of the day! We were having alot of behavior issues at school, but since we have gotten the chart, he has made a 180 in behavior in and out of school!! Perfect for little ones prior to starting school and during those early years. We are VERY pleased with this product:)

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I was having problems with my daughter doing chores so I thought I would purchase this and give it a shot. It works awesome. I love the supplemental packs because at the time she was unable to read yet but with the photos on them, she was able to assist in picking out what chores she would do. We still use this product.

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it really helps her stay on track. She looks forward to getting her reward every week. Very nice that they can get changed to

Review of Zube Tube Cosmic Toy and Sound Machine

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30 years ago I purchased the Zube Tube for my sons. They loved them and the sound they made. Unlike the 'popcorn popper'the adults liked the noice, too. I sent two to my granddaughters and we have another big hit! I hope they stay around for the great grand kids!

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We've had a couple of these, but they keep getting gifted to the kids, so finally we bought one for the adults. My siblings and I, their spouses, are all in our fifties, and we have a blast with this toy. It's great at a party, or for some good Halloween fun.

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Bought this toy because I liked the sounds I have heard it make. I wanted to record them. And that is what I did.

I am not a child so I can not comment on how well your kid will enjoy this toy, but if I was a youth I would find this toy mildly amusing. I would probably play with it for a while making KEWL LAZER sounds.

Good toy, not great or mindblowing but also not bad or awful.

Very unique gift.

Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Butterfly Life Cycle (LER6043) Reviews

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I used this product to teach my 1st grade class the life cycle of the butterfly and it was very helpful for my students. Great size too!

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I am a teacher and can't wait (sadly until next spring) to use these with my students. They are big enough to use for large (or small) group instruction, and appear sturdy enough for center time play.

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This is a great gift for your aspiring scientist! Opens the imagination and expands their minds. Nicely packaged, lightning fast shipping and great communication. This is an inexpensive way to introduce your child to outer space.

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After teaching biology and Anatomy and Physiology for 30 years I retired from teaching in a public high school and took a job in a private middle school. One of the subjects I would be teaching was earth science. I had never taught this subject before. The video labs are terrific. I think the name is misleading. I think of them as a complete unit in a box. I would start by giving the students a pretest which is provided. The students thought the pretests were very hard. I would keep them and after going through the complete set of 12 labs in small groups doing the experiments, and answering the questions provided I would give them the test again. This time they would declare the test was easy. I let them compare the before and after and the feedback was all about how much they learned and how much they enjoyed the process. It did not take much time for me to be completely confidant in my ability to teach the subject. I struggle to declare a favorite video lab. Rock cycle, Minerals, Weather, the sun and our solar system, the universe. All are great.

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It is my experience that the manipulatives and activities in this resource really augment student comprehension of the rock cycle. I recommend it highly.

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I love this kit. My middle school and high school students found it motivational and fun to do. The video introduces the subject beautifully, and the activities, a full week's worth, are spot on to encourage student involvement in their own learning. Learning outcomes and all necessary worksheets and materials have been carefully and masterfully produced. As a career science teacher, I cannot recommend this videolab too highly. It is also wonderful for less science secure teachers, who will find it has done all of the ground work for them to simply plug in and use. Excellent!

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It was exactly as expected. I would have liked a slightly larger board. But for my 21/2 year old it serves the purpose. The animals are very colorful and the adhere well to the board.

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The backpack was unlike any found at back to school store sales. The design has vivid colors and an updated Friends logo. Extra zipper pockets help keep items organized.

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Leapster Arcade: Cosmic Math Review

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Because I am not a teacher, but I'm interested in doing everything I can to constantly help my 6-year-old son learn some simple math skills, I am always looking for little ways to trick some learning into him.

Also, I'm one of those "crazy" parents who is sort of against video games -I mean, he's only six, he doesn't need to sit in front of the tv for hours. However, I do like the Leapster games. It satisfies his need to play video games like some of his friends, but the cartridges are reliably G-rated and they always teach something.

Cosmic Math is very much like the old Asteroids game we had when I was young. You're given an equation, like "2+6=" and then your ship is surrounded by asteroids that circle the ship getting closer and closer. Each asteroid contains a number and only one contains the correct answer. Try to destroy it before the asteroids destroy the ship. So it drills my son on simple math problems, helping him to learn to figure them out faster. There are different levels with subtraction, multiplication and I think division (we're not there yet). He likes to travel with it and play it for a little while on rainy days -that kind of thing. It's a great little toy and a good game.

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My son loves this game. He is 6 years old and is learning multiplication thru this game. This is well worth the money.

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My 8 yr. old son received this before leaving on a long car trip just a few days ago. So far he loves it. I thought it would a great way for him to review math facts over the summer so they're not forgotten. It looks like it will be good for that use if not played too often. Although he enjoys it, I was disappointed that there is only one game on the cartridge and there is no incentive to answer the questions quickly, which is what I was hoping for since so many schools require timed testing of math facts. Also there is no correction or assistance if the answer is incorrect, so kids can just keep on guessing with no thought to the correct answer. Also, each level is simply a different type of math function, but within each level there is no easy, medium or hard option. It's just random facts, which I was a bit disappointed with as well. I have a feeling he will be bored from it quickly. If only a few more game variations were offered on the cartridge along with more difficulty levels, it could have been great one. But I would still recommend it for basic fact practice.

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With Leapsters Cosmic Math, it is!!!!!!!!!!! We have 3 Leapsters and tons of the games, and my kids LOVE learning this way!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I got this for my 7 year old 2nd grader as a fun way to practice math facts (she hates flash cards). She and her 9 year old 4th grade sister agree that it's fun, but it moves too slowly to really be engaging for very long. There is only one activity on it, and it is very much like another title "Number Raiders" that they have. They don't play with either very much, and when they do they don't play for very long (20 minutes, maybe?). So in the end not very many math facts get learned or practiced, although as a game it's good for a bit of fun occasionally. Might be good on a trip or a rainy day to occupy some time.

Cheap Jet Creations 36" Inflatable Globe - Blue Political

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I was looking for a large inflatable globe for a while. The Jet Creations globe was the cheapest one I could find in that size.

It turns out that the cheapest is not bad at all in this case. The globe really is 36" in diameter when inflated. It comes with the stand (as pictured), with a patch for punctures, and with a pumping adapter. Everything comes in a nice box that is quite suitable for giving the globe as a gift.

The globe seems to be made of a sturdy vinyl, and I don't anticipate problems with quality. The pumping valve is large, which is helpful, but pumping the globe using lung power can certainly make one dizzy. The globe is not exactly spherical when pumped, but it is actually surprisingly close (there are 4 or so patches of vinyl connected together forming flatter regions in the middle of the patches and slight bulges at the seams). The valve is in the middle of Antarctica, and on the north pole there is a loop to hang the globe (looks sturdy).

The globe was somewhat dirty, so the first thing I had to do was to wipe it. Then I have noticed that some of the print is smudged in some areas. There are the continents and countries which seem to be blended directly into vinyl, and these were fine. There is red print for countries, and black print for places. In some places, the black print was either warped or totally disfigured so that the names could not be read at all. There disfigured text is not a big deal for me as it happens in only a few places. I could probably try to replace the globe with another one, but for me the few problems are not worth going through the trouble.

All in all, this is a great toy as much for me as for my child. The detail of the images on the globe while not astounding is actually pretty good. I can wholeheartedly recommend this toy to anyone who wants to teach kids about the earth, countries, continents, and so on. We already had fun (with our kids) talking about how one has to fly the plane from one place to another and actually being able to "fly" a plane over this huge globe. :)

Disclaimer: I did not get this toy from Amazon (better price elsewhere), but it looks identical to what I got.

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