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I received my item on time with no delays. The shape sorter is really colorful and my granddaughter loves to shake it up! The only thing that surprised me was that the plastic was very thin compared to the Tupperware brand. I expected a thicker plastic, but it does seem durable enough for a one year old.

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I like the traditional ball sorters like I used to have so I ordered this one. It functions the way it's supposed to, I just don't like how hard it was to open at first but that seems to be getting easier with use.

Reviews of Learning Resources Reading Rods Word Families Kit (LER7101)

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My kids really enjoyed this kit. They are 4 and 5.... but older kids would benefit too..The 5 year old was just "getting it" , while the 4 year old just played around and could use the letters....They loved putting the letters together and creating words and word families... I would suggest having the basic reading rods set that has the pictures on it, to go along with this set...

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Reviews of PlanToys Plan Preschool Number 1-10 Baby

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My 26 month old loved the alphabet so we just bought this one to supplement for numbers and counting. It is just as good. The only difference is that there are actual grooved cutouts (like a puzzle) to put the numbers into whereas the alphabet does not have that. Other than that, the quality of the letters and cards are top notch like every other Plan Toy we've owned. We look forward to lots of play and learning with these.

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I ordered these for my 3 year old daughter to help her work on her number recognition.. They are very good quality. The numbers are wood and different colors. And the pages are thick and have a groove for the number to fit into. They also come with a bag to store which is very good since there are small pieces to lose. I would buy this again. And I am going to buy the letter version as well!

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Was hesitant to order this because of price and durability of some of the other Plan Toys things we have. This is the first numbers thing we've bought that our twins are actually excited about. Something about pulling the numbers out of a bag, numbers perfectly sized for their hands and then having something to match them with. The quality is excellent -very strong, smooth numbers that fit into very thick cards. We have the Plan Toys nesting bowls that were of thinner wood that breaks easily. These numbers seem very tough to snap. Super pleased.

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There are so many fun possibilities for learning numbers: use it as a puzzle, trace the numbers, draw the numbers from the bag, counting, etc. Absolutely great for my 2.5-year-old!

Unfortunately, our first set arrived with two of the same cards, while another card was missing--not going to work! Amazon was AMAZING and sent us a replacement two days later. The second set had some issues too, so it's a good thing we had two sets to choose the right pieces from!

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We homeschool our three children. I really like the Montessori method, but finding well made Montessori learning toys that are afordable is not an easy task! This toy was made in Thailand. Finding a toy that is not made in China is so difficult these days! Plan Toys are the best, they are affordable, so well made that they can be handed down, made Eco friendly, and not made in China. Who could ask for more!

Engino Simple Machines Review

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This is a well designed, well documented, sturdy toy/study tool that my son is very interested in. At 9.5 he can almost do it all by himself. The design is SO MUCH better than K'nex, less bulky, more realistic a product, more flexibility, etc. K'nex seems to be a toy that tried to grow a cap and gown, while this seems to have sprung from educational roots. (My son still makes monsters and guns out of it.)

We are using this as part of 4th grade homeschool, to seat the mechanics we have studied via manipulatives, and I whole-heartedly endorse this.

There are 6+ models in each booklet, a parts list on the back of each booklet, so you can lay out your parts ahead of time, clear instructions, a study guide and a small, non-onerous workbook with clear illustrations and a quick quiz at the bottom, covering a couple of projects from each booklet. Not all are "typical" projects, e.g. a pantograph and Peaucellier Lipkin linkage in the linkages booklet.

I would have given it 5 stars, but it came missing some pieces. While my emails were promptly responded to, and the missing parts were mailed right out, it did mean I spent 30 minutes going over the additive parts lists on the backs of each booklet and jotting down what parts I was missing. So -inventory the moment you get it.

ETA: if any of the connections seem tight the first time you use it, you can disassemble it easily by running hot water over the female part and icing the male part. More science to teach kiddo!

We are really enjoying this kit. Last year we read Sally Walker's books called Wheels, Inclined Planes, Gear, etc and did the simple hands on things. This year, ready for much more complex hands-on, this has been a perfect "step up" for a 9 year old.

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My kids are Lego fanatics, so I wasn't sure if this would compare in enjoyment. They love it, though! 10 year old daughter and 9 year old son could do it all independently, but my 6 and 4 year olds needed a little help. I would have given 5 stars except that one or two of the machines, once built, did not function smoothly because the axle bent. But they still got the idea:) I while-hearted lay recommend it for educational play or homeschool.

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Kids love to build things with it not only from the manual but also from their creativity. They include great lesson plan and curriculum. I think it is educational and better than Lego.

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I am not one to write reviews, although I use them regularly when choosing products to buy on Amazon. But, as my two boys sit on the floor this morning, playing with this set, I feel compelled to tell you how wonderful it is. We gave this to my son for his 6th birthday as his big present from us and he fell in love immediately. I knew he was probably a little young for it, but thought it would be a good set to grow in to. Just a bit of background: our son is the kid that can't get enough Legos, that will sit for hours putting together and taking apart one set, that builds above his Lego level often with very little help. I was wanting something to challenge him and give him a little more of an education on how mechanics work. Enter the Engino Simple Machines set!

My son LOVES it, but it is definitely challenging and requires Daddy to sit with him, teaching him along the way. It's a GREAT way for the two of them to get in some quality time together. The pieces snap together much differently than Legos and take a bit of practice. It can be frustrating, but is good at teaching my 6 yo self-control. So far, they've made 6 or 8 of the sets, the coolest of which was an airplane whose propeller turned as it sped down the runway! When built, the machines are much bigger than Lego sets which make them very cool to fly or drive around the house.

Currently my 4 and 6 year olds are sitting on the floor building together with the pieces and their own imaginations. I would never say that a product is better than Lego (the BEST toy EVER invented), but this is a GREAT toy for those who love to build and want to learn using their hands. It is not a toy that is played with every day the way Legos are at our house, but it is regularly pulled out and just this morning produced the comment, "Mommy, thank you so much for buying this set for me for my birthday. I LOVE it!"

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We always buy learning toys for grandsons, and I did my homework before choosing this. The 8-year-old opened another birthday gift first, a small wood box I'd made for him, wrapped in a saved box from an Oxo salad spinner. He shoved it aside, thinking it actually WAS a salad spinner.

Then he opened the Machines box and played with it quietly for over an hour. His older brother left him alone all that time. (Another nice gift to all of us.) After dinner, he went back to assembling different machines. The rest of us didn't disturb him by "helping."

My daughter told the next morning that instead of sleeping till 9 as usual, both boys quietly got up around 7 and played together at the dining table for several hours. She sent a picture of them elbow to elbow at the table, creating their own machines. Such interest is very unusual for them, with no squabbling. They like Legos, but loved the different engineering of the Engino pieces. They can exercise creativity in many different ways.

This is a well-designed, well-made, high quality set that teaches how simple machines actually work. If you see value in teaching kids to understand how things work, this is for you.

Best AmScope 100pc Home School Biology Anatomy Botany Glass Prepared Deals

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I ordered slide set D after much deliberation. I purchased the AmScope 40X-2000X Advanced Home School Student Biological Compound Microscope with Mechanical Stage, Solid Metal Framework and Optical Glass Lenses in January. The 100 slide set D had great variety and seemed a perfect fit for our six year old scientist who is interested in insects and a variety of animals and birds.

The slides arrived in perfect condition and as everyone else says the wooden box they come in is very sturdy and designed well to hold the slides securely. Others commented on a little dust or film. Ours were quite clear and that would not bother me anyway. The price is phenomenal. The slides and the microscope are so superior to the toys sold in our local store that I would not hesitate to purchase another for my other granddaughter. The "real thing" is somewhat more expensive, but will provide a lifetime of knowledge.

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This is the second set of slides we purchased as a gift for my father-in-law. We gave him Set A for Christmas and this set for Father's Day. He said they're beautiful and really seems to like them.

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These slides are great! They are numeric order and labeled on the slide. The slides are well prepared and very easy to see the samples. Kudos to AmScope!

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My daughter is verry happy with thease slides she is home scooled and need them so she could keep up with other kids in school.

Buy Electronic Coin Counting Money Bank - Set of 2 BLUE Plastic Jugs

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I own two of these now and they're great for tallying up totals that you've inserted into them. At a glance you can see how much your bank holds to date with the help of it's digital counter on the lid. I know if you insert nothing but quarters it can hold $1300 but if you insert nothing but dimes expect it to hold a lot more! I highly recommend this to any one wanting an accurate and up-to-date digital piggy bank.

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These banks are okay. They hold the money and keep a running total. The biggest drawback is that it does not have a sleep mode. It never turns off, so the batteries run down alot faster than other banks with a sleep function.

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for the children these are wonderful. they work perfect and the children are having fun saving up the money they earn doing special jobs!!!!

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It works, and very accurately though it does not register pennies correctly , but counts nickels , dimes and quarters flawlessly ! I do wish there was an auto sleep feature for the digital readout or maybe solar would make sense too. I rated it high because it does what you want it to... count coins accurately.

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I've ordwered this product 3 times. Everyone wants one. I've saved $412.00 in quarters. A great way to save change.

Review of LEAPFROG Ride On Train

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My son loves this train. He got it for his 1st birthday, is now almost 2 and still plays with it every day! He loves that the seat lifts up and he can put things in it. Before he could walk he liked pulling himself up on it and playing with the toys on the sides. I have to say I always worried about him pinching his fingers in the seat but it never happened. The music is a little loud but I just put a sticker over the speaker and that toned it down quite a bit. All in all I think it is the most used toy he has ever received.

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This is the best toy my son has ever received! Don't pay attention to the person who gave it 1 star toddlers are going to fall and will tip over anything that's not bolted to the ground! This is by far the sturdiest push toy we've come across (my son had 4 others). He goes straight to it everyday and plays in so many ways with all the buttons and activities. He got it for his 1st birthday and just loves it! Even though he's in the 90th percentile for height his little feet can't quite touch the ground yet, but he loves for us to push him around on it.

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I took my 2 year old son to a birthday party where the little boy got this toy. All the kids wanted to play with it and would not leave it alone. Especially my little boy so I decided to get it for him for Easter. He loves it and I am glad I got it for him. He like to drag it inside and out. He has a blast with it. Just a heads up the yellow back piece comes out so don't pick it up by that handle with your child on it.

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For what should be a pretty straightforward toy, there are a few odd designs that really subtract from the overall experience. First, as others have mentioned, there's no off switch. Second, the seat is supposed to open up for storage, but the backrest gets in the way and has already led to more than one pinched finger. Finally, and this may be nit-picky, but it's really silly to put the trigger for the whole alphabet song on a rotating gear. So when a child spins the gear around and around, you get a stuttering "Let's let's let's let's let's let's sing let's lets' s let's sing let's let's let's sing the let's let's sing the alphabet song!"

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My baby loves this train. This helped with the learning to walk process which has now been, for the most part, been mastered. Plus, it has so many different things to touch on it. I think that was probably more enjoyable than pushing it. Or sitting on it. Just be careful because my lil one liked to stand on the seat. Unsafe, for sure.

Review of Let's Go Shopping Activity Deck with Erasable Pen

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I bought this for my 3yr old son because he is not that great of a shopper and we find ourselves with melt downs or wild behavior in the grocery store. I learned to bring something for him that is either new or hasn't seen in a long time with us to do n the cart. It helps so much! This activity mat not only is educational but lets him be part of the shopping as well. With evry activity we do it at the store as well. For example one page is a picture of a store and then asks if the child can circle all the green items. When he is done we then find all the green items in the lane we are in. I love it and would buy more bloom products! Thanks for this great invention and line of educational toys!

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Okay, so this is one of the coolest things out there for your kids to play with while in the car, shopping cart or really anywhere. This is a dry erase activity tablet. There are so many fun things for your preschooler to 1st grader to do. You could decorate pastries, make a shopping list and many other things. Other great points about this item include a pen and pad tether. On one tether is a dry erase pen and on the other is a velcro cuff that you can put around the child's hand or shopping cart handle. My only problem with this item is that the pen was dry. I thought it was a fluke but I returned the first tablet and got a second one only to find that pen also dry. In the end I decided I liked the product enough so I bought a new marker for it. So... the Shopping Activity Pad is great if you buy a working marker for it.

4M Quartz Mining Kit Review

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Bought this for my 4 year old son and was amazed at how much he liked it. He spend a good two hours banging, scraping, and polishing to get all the stones (and if you have a 4 year old boy you know 2 hours of focus is a miracle). The brushes are a little useless but still fun. We have given several to friends as gifts and heard great things from all of them. There are a lot of stones in each block!!! The identification chart that comes with it is great for learning about the more common minerals. I highly recommend this for a rainy day activity or something easy to take on a vacation. Only caveat is that it makes a lot of dust. Either do it outside or make sure to put down something to aid in cleanup (and you may want a bath afterwards).

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Kept my 7 year old grandson busy for a few hours. Was concerned it might be too young for him.

Review of AmScope 40x-2000x Veterinary Compound Microscope + Mechanical Stage

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is very good...buy a microscope for academic purposes, for my thesis and is very good. yo recomiendo su compra, the camera is very useful

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With all the extra bells & whistles on this, it is such a blessing to be able to do the things that I do! This is a must have for children of age in science class or has curiosity in aspects of science. I have a farm & its is the best for doing fecal testing, testing dog's health, land quality, & more! This is a must have!!

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this thing is awesome>>we use it to determine the parasites in our farm animals,,we love the fact we can put the image thru our computer screen and our tv to really see everything!! if you are looking for a scope this is the one to get!!

Smethport Scheduling Pocket Chart (743) Review

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I've looked at several schduling pockets and picked this one. Things I like about this prodcut:

Overall simple and clean look

Pocket cards have 3 sections: digital time, analog time, and activity

Plenty of pockets (14) plus a storage area at the bottom for unused cards

Plenty of blank cards that can be customized

I use it at home to schedule my son's after school hours: free time, reading, homework, piano practice, chores, bedtime reading, and bedtime. After luminating all the cards, I used a dry eraser pen to write on, and hung it on the refrigerator. Now I can easily erase/change the time or activity on each card and change the order of cards.

An instrcution sheet that comes with the pocket gives suggestions of other usages of the pocket by making your own cards, such as teaching sequence of sentences, displaying grammer rules, displaying goals/stages of a project, etc. I want to teach my children Chinese and am thiking of using it to display Chinese characters.

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Lots of pockets for all the miscellaneous things on your schedule. Love the pocket at the bottom for storing the remaining cards.

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This pocket chart really saves me a lot of time. Each day, I just switch in/out different activities and times, which only takes about a minute. It can get very crowded with the time, clock, and activity on one strip, so I don't use the analog clock (it's too small to see from far away anyways). I cut out the digital time and space each time about an inch from the corresponding activities (whose times change every day anyways). I would suggest that you do the same if you don't like clutter or if your schedule changes a lot from day to day.

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Love this easy and functional chart at a very nice price. Keeping order to the school day is easy with pre-printed subjects and blank cards all include a printed clock with room to write the time in numbers for child.

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Product was just what I was looking for! My schedule is hung and now my students know what we are doing at all times

Discount Educational Insights AlphaMagnets Letters & Numbers Combo

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Sure, a huge bucket full of letters and numbers is educational, but this particular bucket is a bad buy. The magnets are not very strong at all. And to make it worse, no one really thought of balance when designing this set of letters and numbers. Even with magnets, gravity still works. When you try to place a letter correctly, the low grade magnets and the weight of the plastic turn the letter on it's side. if you're very lucky, the magnet will stay there and just hang wrong. However, most of the letters just slide down to the floor. Maybe I just got a bad set; i don't know. what I do know is that less than half of the letters in the bucket would attract to the surface. and less than half of those would actually stay in place and upright. Most of them just end up on the floor. Buyer beware. keep your receipt.

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Product came on time and was what I expected, except magnets were not as strong as I expected.

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Nice letters just too small to be safe for toddlers but enough of them in this pack so my daughter can spell multiple words on her magnetic board or refrig. Nice carrying box.

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I love this magnet set, enough letters to make words/phrases, nice carry case, and upper and lower case letters. My only issue is that the letters are too small for my two year old.

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Good for kids to play with.Helps for education. It is not that magnetic to stick

Alex Jr. My Busy Farm. Wooden Activity Cube Reviews

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This is available in costco for $35. I bought this same thing on 10/17/2013.

5 stars for the product. Kids like it.

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We also bought this at Costco for $35. All Alex cubes are way overpriced here. Our 8 months old loves it though!

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We got this at Costco for $35! don't buy it here.

My 13 month old loves this toy. So many fun and educational activities.