Educational Insights Smart Talk Complete Program Review

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Bought it for my four year old son with autism and we like it a lot. It can be challenging getting him to sit still for us to do a learning exercise, but this is a nice interactive tool to help get the job done even if it is for just a few minutes at a time.

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My developmentally delayed students are able to use this independently. It has helped improve their communication skills. It is the second set I have ordered so some parents can follow up at home.

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i got this for my nephew who is autistic. he is just over 3. he's still a little too rough for handling the cards themselves, but with his therapist or parent helping he loves going through these. he didn't start to talk till 2.7 years old, and with these his vocabulary is increasing fast. i love that the voice that speaks the card object names is very clear. it has 3 play options. example a card with a piano. the 1st button just states : "piano" the 2nd button states "this is a piano. it makes this sound" then it plays a couple bars of music. the 3rd button ask what the item is for testing. the pictures are real pictures not cartoons. they are broken up into catogories for easy lessons. the shapes also have a smaller picture. example the oval shape has a smaller picture of an egg by it and button 2 states " this is an oval. an egg is oval shaped." he'll also go through them quickly by using them as flash cards without audio. only complaint is that it is pricey. the cards are not quite thick enough to withstand little hands, but with adult supervision what a great aid for learning.

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My son's class used this tool to get him to identify objects, he is autistic. As soon as I heard he liked it, I bought it for hom use. Some of the cards have been ripped up, and the kids have dumped them into one huge pile a few times making it a headache to reorganize when you have a hundred other things to do, but I am overall satisfied. We stopped using it for a while but we are bringing it back to his home plan! Great learning tool!

Review of Kid O Squirrel Pull Toy

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I bought this toy last year for my nephew, who is now 18 months old. First of all, it's gorgeous to look at, and generally of very high quality. I love how when you pull it, the squirrel's little tail thumps up and down... so cute. There are some issues, though. First of all, the cord is very short (I'm assuming it's a safety thing, so they don't get wrapped up in it). Adding to this is the fact that the cord comes in 2 pieces with a connecting plastic bit that snaps off, really easily. I assume that's also for safety, in case it gets caught in something, but it's so annoying. I ended up tying the cord in a knot because every time he played with it the darn thing snapped off. Then there's the general design of the squirrel. He falls over really easily because the wheels are so narrow. For a long time my nephew would just drag him on his side and just get bored with him. He finally is getting it that if he's patient and watches what he's doing, his squirrel will stay upright and do something cool (he has to walk backwards to do this, which I kind of don't like). That look of joy because he accomplished something is just golden. So, overall, I feel I have to keep looking for a better pull toy that will be easier for the little one to enjoy. He'll probably keep playing with this one, but it just requires so much effort for a little kid.

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My kid loves this rolling squirrel she has named Kiko. It is well put together without too many moving part. Its color is what attracted her and she loves it. If your child points this out grab one, it will make them happy.

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Pull string is too short but still a great toy for the little ones. buy the animal that your child gravitates to like a puppy.

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This product didn't even make it 2 minutes before I popped it back in the box for return. Its cheaply made, something you would buy at a 99 cents store. I would have been embarrassed to give it as a gift.

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I got this as a gag gift for a friend but can attest to its quality. This would be a great pull toy for a toddler.

Buy Family Pastimes / The Farmers Market - A Co-operative Game

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We're fans of the Famiy Pastimes cooperative games. This one has easy-to-follow rules with the simple goal of trying to ensure that each shop at the Farmer's Market makes money, or it will close. There is a random element in that there are more action tokens than can be used in each round, so sometimes very tough choices need to be made, and some advance planning may at times be helpful, but can sometimes backfire if you don't draw the token(s) you need.

Quick to learn, quick to play and opens up some very interesting conversations with kids about money, choices made in spending, buying local, etc.

The only issue with these games is that you have to understand that these are produced by a small company so the pieces are maybe not as sturdy as what you may be familiar with. We just make sure the kids are extra-careful, though, and so far we haven't had any issues.

We also love Caves & Claws, and this one is another excellent family game by Family Pastimes.

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I have 4 children ranging from 9 yrs to 3yrs and they all love this game (of course we help the 3 yr old along). It's great to see them all work together and understand the basic concept of merchants. Yes, the pieces are all made from a cardboard but even with 4 kids it has not been an issue for us and the pieces are still in great shape after a year of play.

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Yes, they are not as durable as other games and the concept is very simple..However, I love these games and find that the children do as well. We have a child who can not do the competition in your average games these games have made family game night fun again.

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Granddaughters of 5 and 8 years old. Parents encourage working together rather than playing against each other. This is perfect for entire family of young ones.

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I wasn't happy with these games when they arrived. I thought they would be regular game size but were kind of small and looked a little cheap. I guess they were okay for the money, but I would rather have a bigger and better game.

Discount VTech V.Smile Smartridge: Handy Manny

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My son, who is three, has recently become a fan of Handy Manny so I went out on a limb and bought this. At first I was thinking that this may be to advanced for him, I was wrong. It took him a few try's but now he it using the tools and solving puzzles like it was second nature !!! He also will say words in Spanish to me. I love that he is always wanting to play and sing and do the individual games. He can get a little carless with his toy's, after all he is only three, but this cassette has held up very well. He love's this game and I like watching him play it. I will even join in with him from time to time. Although his Spanish is way better than mine.

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I bought this for my grandson who is 4 and he loved it. I like that it teaches spanish too...

Buy Solderless Breadboard w/ 140 piece Wire Kit (Contact Points-3,220)

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I came across this item searching for a second board for projects and found others that were not as expansive as this one! It has four tie-in columns(vertical rows), a two row (horizontal) power strip, and various connection/tie-in points. It is great if you want to build a three stage amplifier circuit since you can isolate each stage thereby reducing unwanted noise from being picked up into your circuit. I feel it beats many other breadboards due to the fact that it is very big and you can easily spread out your circuits throughout this board which decreases time spent on troubleshooting. You can always get a breadboard which has more "bells and whistles" such as power switches and voltage/current displays which would run you a pretty penny, but if you have a multimeter already whats the point! This one is not as expensive, easy to use, and my school even purchases products from R.S.R. electronics. Great seller, great product, and I highly recommend using this board for various electronic projects that you may have.

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Buy iQuest Cartridge: 6th-8th Grade 6th-8th Grade Math with One

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The iQuest 6-8 Math cartridge is awesome. My daughter loves it. It makes studying on the road so much easier. She received the iQuest and the Science and Social studies cartridges as a gift. She specifically reqested that we purchase the Math cartridge recently. I find her "playing" the tests all the time. I would definitely recommend this cartirdge, and the iQuest system.

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good item if your childs textbook is loaded, otherwise it can be confusing for the child to navigate thru the general options list on the cartridge

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Purchased for a grandchildworks just fine. A reasonably priced product and age appropriate. Fulfills the needs of a tutorial-based program.

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i need to buy another one i have 3 kids and i only have 2 players so i will be getting another one.

Buy Learning Resources Magnetic Time Activity Set

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You can only move the arrows in one direction which makes jumping around to different times to "test" or play guess the time games is difficult. You cannot quickly go from 2:00 to 11:45 to test your child's knowledge of telling time. You have to move the minute hand around, and around , and around, and around............It's a long way to 11:45 that way. I think the description might even tell you this but I didn't realize exactly what that meant until it was here. ex. Good quality product though, just not exactly what I needed for my children.

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This is a great item, large and fun for children. The numbers are foam and the middle piece plastic. As the minute hand it turned, the hour hand also rotates making telling time easier to demonstrate.

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As an early elementary teacher, I know how difficult it can be for younger students (and some older students as well) to grasp the skill for telling time. They can tell time when looking at the "how to" we write together but have difficulty remembering it on their own. What hand goes with what number, etc.

The reason I love this clock is because of the different color of the hands. It may sound silly, but the short hand 'red' goes to the red numbers and you can write the blue numbers (5,10, 15...) for the minute hand (beyond the hour numbers) and those hands will color coordinate making it easier for children to tell time.

I did see another reviewer write that they did not like that the hands only go in one direction (like a real clock would). I look at that as an asset. Students are able to see that one revolution of the blue minute hand points the red hand to a new hour.

If you want to quiz students quickly, you could use flash cards, little Judy Clocks or homemade clocks with plates and paper brads.

I think this is an excellent teaching tool and I highly recommend it for any teacher who is teaching students how to tell time.

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This is a fabulous clock to have on your board for instruction. The clock hands have a very strong magnet, so it will not move from placement. The kids prefer this to the older clock manipulatives used in instruction and it allows you to make the clock as big or little as needed (bigger so you can make marks for the minutes or smaller for advanced practice). I definitely recommend this purchase!

Reviews of vtech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker - Pink

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Our Cat ( nickname ) loves this toy. She can push it, but also loves just having the busy box on the floor to play with dials, door, and push buttons! Since she's 8 months and can only take slow deliberate steps being able to slow the rate the wheels turn gives her security and stability.

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Vtech sit to stand was exactly what I was looking for. It gave my baby the confidence she needed to take off walking. I thought the two stage wheel-locks was the greatest thing.

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Too expensive! Simply because it was pink it cost $15 more than its counterpart which was in made in primary colors..

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Once I received it. It was great my granddaughter will be 1 in a couple of days and I think she will really enjoy this.

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my daughter was 9 months when we bought this and loved it right away! now at 10 and a half months she is full on walking but still loves to play with it. great buy!!

Mendini MJDS-5-BL Complete 16-Inch 5-Piece Blue Junior Drum Set Review

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This review may sound a little too critical for a kids set, but I hope this honesty helps you decide. I do like the set and I wasn't expecting great things but there are a few areas that really should have been better. I'll run through each item with a brief description.

Drums:

*Snare drum Shell & rim construction are fine. The skins will hold up to gentle use. The snare is just a brush of wires set against the upper skin which can be adjusted for pressure by turning the side knob. Apart from the snare sound being fairly awful, the drum itself is a lot quieter than a real snare which may appeal to many parents. (I wasn't expecting to use this snare and ordered a 10 inch Pearl Firecracker to replace it, which is great but very loud.)

*Toms Shell & rim construction are as the snare and sound really good when tuned up.

*Floor Tom Shell & rim construction are the same, legs seem good and plenty sturdy with good height adjustment.

Overall, the drum shells, rims and skins are very good and well worth it.

Hardware:

Hi-Hat Stand Pedal is okay, it's belt (small fabric strip) driven. Seems sturdy enough for a child (adult feet should tread lightly though). My only complaint is that the top-cymbal retaining nut was really (I mean really) badly mis-threaded and caused the top hat cymbal to rest at about a 15 degree angle. I had to go to the hardware store to find a nut to replace this, annoying as the person putting this together should have just thrown this nut away and picked up another one and saved me wasting an hour of my life.

Drum pedal Pedal is pretty bad. Same little strap driving it which is fine for very light use. There's no spring adjustment and the arm link for the spring to hook onto was badly machined so the hammer only had about an inch of travel to the skin, which makes it hard to get any feel or action from the pedal. (I've ordered a 30 dollar replacement from ebay, as I was so disappointed)

Snare Stand Shockingly bad. What is supplied is different from what is in the photo in the instruction manual which should be a regular lightweight stand with height and angle adjustment. What I received was a three leg stand with a wing-nut in the top of a straight shaft and three loose pieces of metal angles to put under the wing-nut to try and balance the snare drum on. This is a really bad and cheapskate stand. I'm most upset because the instructions indicated that a real stand was included and showed how to put a real stand together. As it's not adjustable in height, it's too high for my son and I'll have to find a replacement.

Seat/throne excellent little seat with three heights of adjust-ability.

Cymbals:

Don't even think about using them unless you have the set in a soundproof room. Awful pretty much sums them up, but you shouldn't expect anything else at this price point. They are something for the kid to hit, so I'm not complaining. I got a set of cheap 10" Meinl hi-hats and a really cheap 10" Meinl splash. I put the bottom hat and the splash together on the hi-hat stand and used the slightly heavier top hat as the crash. Seems to work pretty well and sounds OK.

Overall good drums but bad hardware.

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My sister-in-law and I assembled this Christmas Eve in less than 30 minutes. The drum set looks great and our three boys (ages 5, 7 and 10) LOVE IT! They have been playing it non-stop and it sounds great. I thought it might be too small for the 10 year old, but it isn't and he loves it. SO relieved that it was a hit! I recommend this set whole-heartedly.

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We bought this drum set for our 3 yr old for Christmas. We've had other cheaper drum sets that didn't last very long. This set is well worth the money. Our son is musically inclined and plays with it constantly. The set comes with its own stool and set of drum sticks. The drums and cymbols are of good quality and will last a long time. Everything is height adjustable. He plays the drums and sings with his karoke mike that he also got from Santa. I highly recommend this set....again,it is WELL WORTH THE MONEY!

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Be aware that the 1-year manufacturer warranty is a joke!

I contacted Ceciliomusic com since the crash cymbal broke after 4 months of use. Unfortunately the manufacturer stated it was not covered under the warranty. Even after repeated attempts to understand why, I basically just got a generic answer and was informed I would have to work with the dealer, i.e. Amazon, which I did. Amazon was able to go above and beyond with their customer service and I'm getting a replacement cymbal in the end, but I wanted to make folks aware that the "warranty" effectively does not exist and that the quality is pretty bad! Why would a crash cymbal break after such short time period?

In addition, the instructions that came with the set were pretty bad. It stated that we needed a particular piece to assemble one of the stands that was missing in the package. Only after contacting Amazon to obtain the missing piece, I was told that the instructions were incorrect, and one can actually assemble the stand without that piece.

The instructions also are lacking any information on who to contact for the warranty, so only through Amazon was I able to get the contact details. Pretty bad customer service overall in terms of Ceciliomusic itself.

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This drum set is excellent for beginners! I bought this set for my son's 5th birthday and he absolutely loves them! They are just the right size for him! My only critcism is that the instructions were a little vague. I do not play drums and did not know how to set them up. After looking directions up on the internet I finally figured it out. Other than that, they are great!

Review of Tolo Toys Roller Ball Run

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I really like this toy. I bought it for my sons 1st birthday, but ended up giving it to him a few weeks early. My son started playing with it as soon as we gave it to him. I wasn't sure if I should buy it or not because there were no reviews. But, I went with it. At first I thought it was a little small. I don't know what I was expecting, and I didn't look at the dimensions. But after having it for a while, it is the perfect size. My son can sit with it on the floor, or stand and play at a table. Its perfect! He really enjoys putting the balls in and watching them fall. I'll hear him playing while I'm off in another room.

The balls don't make much noise. In fact, my orange one doesn't make any noise. The others ones just sound like they have a tiny ball inside that can hardly move. But even with that, my son will still shake them. The toy on the back = pointless. They should have just put a funny picture or something. The balls roll down it, then roll off and do not stay on the track. Maybe the track isn't deep enough. or maybe my house is slanted, either way my balls do not stay on it. But who cares, the front is too much fun to play with the back anyway.

Even with those two things, I would buy this toy for everyone I know, and plan to buy it for my nephew. I've caught Dad playing with it, and I too play with it. It's fun to make your own rhythm with hitting the balls down: all at once, a second in between, once they hit a certain slide silly I know, but fun.

Plus, the toy seems sturdy. I'm very pleased with how it is made, and it is bright and colorful. The balls have some weight to them, which I like. I wouldn't have wanted a flimsy light ball. The toy can teach color matching by putting the balls into their colored hole. It also teaches cause and effect and coordination.

One more thing. It has a knob on the side that is for stopping the balls. For my son now, he doesn't understand how it is to be used. So, he'll turn it and it will stop the balls. I'll have to come fix it for him. This has happened once or twice, but not a big deal. After he understands it, I think it will be fun for him. He can let one ball go, then close it, and whatever else his imagination comes up with. That's just what I've done with it! :)

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I bought the Tolo Ball Run for my daughter's first birthday. I am a big fan of the Tolo brand as they make quality toys that are durable. The ball run was a huge hit my 1-year old easily can put the balls in the holes, bang them down with her hand and watch them run. Over and over again :^) She loves it! Great toy. Easy for two kids to play with and take turns. The 3 balls have nice black and white patterns on one half, and colors on the other half. Later you can teach your child to match the ball color to the hole color.

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My daughter is only 9.5 months and she loves this. She can put the ball in the top (not everytime, but maybe 30% of the time and getting better) and hits it a few times to drop it down to the track. She loves the clacking noise it makes (warning to parents it is NOT a quiet toy). I showed her how one day. The next day she put the balls up herself and the day after hit them through. She hasn't yet figured out the knob/switch on the side or what to do if there's another ball in the top preventing the balls from rolling down, so it will force some good problem solving skills. I really like that it's fun (visually and auditorily), helps with motor development and hand-eye-coordination, as well as problem solving skills. And she likes it because it is fun!

Edit: My daughter is now 16 months old and still likes this toy. She doesn't play with it as much, as she's had it a while, and has sort of figured out the knob on the side. When other kids come over (the oldest we've had is about 2 years), they've all had lots of fun with it and played for quite a while.

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I bought this for my 10 month old son and he got the hang of it the first try, after I showed him how. He loves to hit the balls in the holes. I don't like the stop button on the side. There is no purpose for it and it easily moves and locks the balls in place so they can't roll down the slides. When he is older that may not be a big deal, but this young he doesn't know how to turn it back so he gets frustrated with it. I just duck taped the sucker in place to where it won't move.:) Besides that, it is a great toy!!! The balls are cool and he will just play with those by themselves. I also babysit an 18 mo old and 4 yr old and they both play with it too! So great for all young ages!!! It is actually quite small, but I like that 'cause it's not in the way and can be taken places when you travel. Would recommend for sure!

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I was right when I thought this would be a hit. There is just something fun about watching the balls in motion. The kids match the colors of the balls with the opening on their own. They don't seem to want it any other way. Funny.

GARANIMALS FUN SHAPES PULL-ALONG CAR Review

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Great toy both our daughters like playing with it both under 2. My only problem with it is there is no on/off switch or volume control on it and it is very loud sometimes. But it is a very good toy :)

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Cheap Bugsby Reading System Book - The Little Engine That Could

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This has been a favorite book for my children for years. It teaches your child or grandchild to never give up. My three year old grandchild loves the games and skills, along with the story, that go with this book. The Book is The Little Engine That Could. It is a book that goes along with the Bugsby Reading series. As an elementary teacher, it was a book I pulled out each year no matter the grade that I taught.

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I ordered 3 of the bugsbys and books for my grandkids for Christmas,,They love them .along with learning to read ,and learning the meaning of words, they have fun doing it ! Thankyou so much for a great product!!

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I can't say anything negative or positive about the product. I had to return the product because I thought the product included the "worm". I do need the books out the worm.

Cheap Meinl Wood Pandeiros 12 Chest Nut

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Meinl Wood Pandeiros 12 Chest NutI have a hand made Pandeiro from Brazil. It is an excellent instrument. It is not a Samba Pandeiro, at 10 inches and pretty muffled it's just not loud enough for ensemble playing. I just received my 12 inch Meinl Pandeiros from Amazon. First off, even the free shipping got it here in about 3 days for me. Second, granted I haven't had much time with it, this Pandeiro is constructed very nicely. The color is consistent, the jingle is louder but not tamborine-ish loud. It has a precision I would not have expected. There is only one small flaw and that is the head. It's not a consistent thickness. This may turn into a plus by giving me the potential of different sounds. At this moment it's just 1/2 a star off, so consider it a 4.5 and not a five. That being said, this is a nice instrument at a very appealing price point.I just previewed it and they have it in the electronics area. Nope, this is blue grass all the way, no AC/DC here.

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LeapFrog LeapReader Interactive World Map (works with Tag) Review

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My son plays with almost nothing else since Christmas. Its a topographical map on one side, political on the other. But it goes way above and beyond geography. It has multi-level games to race yourself finding the countries, pictures of kids in various places who will tell you about their country. An opportunity to hear music styles from various cultures. It has layers and layers of fun. And yes, my 3-year old really does know where Turkmenistan is. Also Qatar. And the Pacific Ocean, and how many continents there are, and what Zydeco music sounds like. It's a great product. My only con is that its fraying at the seams it is just like a monopoly or other game board that folds into fourths. It is fraying on every edge. If you get this, note there are directions on the best way to fold it to make it last, but my 3 year old doesn't exactly keep that in mind. But it is truly a great product.

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Such a great way to introduce the world to your child! We already had the tag reader with the books but this is a different experience. The map is large and you lay it down on the floor (there are two sides to play on). Kids can click around on the map to discover what other kids in the world eat for breakfast, how to say hello in other languages, about other cultures, oceans, continents, etc. Very interactive and engaging. Great quality and price.

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Recently purchased for our daughter. This map is great for introducing the world and all its elements. It is a board [think board game, but a bit thicker]. It tri-folds and is double sided. One side has just the world and the other has little people and games and animals to associate to various locations. I was thinking that this would be a poster like map to hang on the wall, but that's ok. Since it is like a board game it can be transported for use anywhere. Great learning tool.

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Leap Frog has again made learning fun. The map is two-sided and large: 35" X 20". It folds into thirds for fitting in the box and easy storage. It's very colorful and the artwork has a Disney feel to it. One side is "Countries of the World" (including oceans and seas) and has two learning games: Treasure Hunt which is a hot/cold game searching for specific countries and Map Racer where you are quizzed on your speed of map locations. Side two is called "Our World". This side has the most activities. There is a introductions to maps feature, Map Legend, Let's Explore which takes you on an adventure with Reggie and Sara, Travel Time which tells you the distance between children on the map. Kids Like Me teaches how the children say "hello" in their native language, what the kids eat for breakfast, where they live and a short song. Continents and Countries is a three level game about, you know what, and it's timed. Compass Rose sends you on a journey of discovery.

Lots of fun for the kids. My six years old loves it. Even though the games and activities are fun they are not the reason to get this map. It really is about the map itself. If you already have the Tag Pen then the small amount of money it costs to get this map is very much worth the money. My kids are home-schooled and will get years of use out of it. Highly recommended.

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I purchased this item (from Amazon) for my five year old daughter to get an idea of where countries are on the world map. It is a really great learning tool for elementary school ages. There are two interactive maps (one on either side), one political and one physical. It teaches children about the continents, oceans, how children around the world say hello, food eaten in various countries and so much more. It has timed games to find places and a legend to explain the objects on the physical map. This is a fun introduction to Geography. However, finding the spoken names of some of the smaller countries/islands is a bit hit and miss and it would have been nice to have the US political boundaries, but I suppose Leapfrog has omitted this so that you buy the US map separately. It would have also been nice if they had added capital cities. Overall a good learning toy, which I would definitely recommend buying. I will be buying the US map soon.

NB I have given this a 4 star for durability, only because it is made of cardboard and may be prone to rips etc. Plastic would be more practical, but less environmentally friendly of course.