Showing posts with label old fashioned toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label old fashioned toys. Show all posts
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Discount Rhythm Band Littlestar Tambourine Green
I bought this for a preschool percussion kit. It's a sturdy little tambourine in a fun shape, perfect for small hands, and makes a nice sound. I especially like that you can choose the color.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Z VIBE PREFER TIP Review
My little guy is a chewer.....he constantly needs oral stimulation...this thing works wonders. Even his teacher at school praises it. A+
I love the Z Vibe.
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My son has a spitting problem. The Z vibe calms him and he stops spitting.I love the Z Vibe.
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We use this for my daughter who cannot eat orally and does not get very much oral stimulation. She's teething and she likes to chew on this and I think the vibration helps as well.Friday, November 7, 2014
Discount LRNLER2509 - Fraction Tower Activity Set
This fraction tower set really has it over those that only show fractions or only show decimals, etc. Not only can you teach about unit fractions (the bigger the denominator, the smaller the part such that 1/10
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Reviews of Children's Pink Magic Mirror Laptop for Baby and Toddler
My granddaughter loves this toy. She enjoys looking in the mirror, listening to the programs and opening and closing the top-not bad for a 7 month old. Fun toy and will be much more entertaining as she ages a bit.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Buy WOW Ernie Fire Engine - Emergency (3 Piece Set)
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List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $29.01
Today's Bonus: 27% Off

I bought this for 3-year old family member and he loves it. It's a simple enough toy and he's been using it for several months and he really gets a lot of fun out of it. It stimulates his imagination he uses it in combination with his other toys. The sounds are good, the little figure can be put in three places in the truck, and the bucket lift moves up and down.
Excellent toy for a toddler.
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Sale Price: $29.01
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I bought this for 3-year old family member and he loves it. It's a simple enough toy and he's been using it for several months and he really gets a lot of fun out of it. It stimulates his imagination he uses it in combination with his other toys. The sounds are good, the little figure can be put in three places in the truck, and the bucket lift moves up and down.
Excellent toy for a toddler.
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Bought one for us. Liked it so much that we bought a second as a gift. WOW trucks are great.Best Deals for WOW Ernie Fire Engine - Emergency (3 Piece Set)
I got this for my grandson who loves fire trucks. It is a great little toy. The man can drive the truck, which is important to little boys. He can also ride in the lifter so exciting! The road warning sign fits into a compartment in the back also.Honest reviews on WOW Ernie Fire Engine - Emergency (3 Piece Set)
My daughter really loves it. The little fireman can sit at three places. Engine makes a lot of noise like a fire engine. Overall My daughter and her friends play with it whenever they get hold of itFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for WOW Ernie Fire Engine - Emergency (3 Piece Set)
We gave this as a first birthday gift. The birthday boy played with it for hours, well worth the cost.Saturday, August 30, 2014
Discount Hape Galloping Zebra Cart
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List Price: $69.99
Sale Price: $61.99
Today's Bonus: 11% Off

Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I picked out the Hape Galloping Zebra Cart for a friend who has an 11-month-old and a 3-year-old, each of whom immediately giggled with joy upon seeing the colors and zebras. The cart is super easy to build, utilizing the enclosed tool, so even the novice handy-person will look like a hero after assembly. The build quality is top-notch and seems well-designed for years of (ab)use. The major downside is the price, which does seem a little bit high, considering the cart's limited use (it's a, ahem, one-trick pony?).
But overall it is a great training tool for kids learning to walk, and it's nice to give a toy/gift that does not contain a single electronic component!
The cart requires significant assembly, but it's easy and there's a little tool in the box. This brings me to a caveat for your small baby, who may have gotten this as a gift before she can walk. If baby is old enough to sit but not walking yet, you cannot give it to the child when the uprights and handle are on the wheeled box. It occurred to me when I thought about a child pulling up on it to stand. If it goes anywhere, the kid is going to fall. If I had a child too young to walk, I'd wait a bit before presenting it to my sweetie.
Once your kid is walking, (s)he'll have a blast with this. It can become so many things a zoo cart, a shopping carriage, a baby carriage, an ambulance for injured stuffed animals, a sports car with two "ponies" under the hood, whatever you want. Because it isn't promoting a cereal or cartoon character, there are unlimited opportunities for imaginative play. The toy is well made and should last through many children or even a small nursery school class.
List Price: $69.99
Sale Price: $61.99
Today's Bonus: 11% Off
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I picked out the Hape Galloping Zebra Cart for a friend who has an 11-month-old and a 3-year-old, each of whom immediately giggled with joy upon seeing the colors and zebras. The cart is super easy to build, utilizing the enclosed tool, so even the novice handy-person will look like a hero after assembly. The build quality is top-notch and seems well-designed for years of (ab)use. The major downside is the price, which does seem a little bit high, considering the cart's limited use (it's a, ahem, one-trick pony?).
But overall it is a great training tool for kids learning to walk, and it's nice to give a toy/gift that does not contain a single electronic component!
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I purchased this cart for my son who was turning one. He had started to take a few steps and I though this would help boost his interest in walking. I was right! He started walking with it the day of his party and has been enjoying it ever since! He loves the zebras and even totes small toys in the back portion while he walks. It definitely helped him develop interest and desire to walk and it is extremely sturdy not to mention adorable! Some reviews warned that it was too short but I didn't have that problem at all. It was just right for my big boy...he is extremely tall, 32" and 30lbs. Definitely recommend this toy!Best Deals for Hape Galloping Zebra Cart
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program So far this cart has been perfect for my three grandchildren who are learning to walk. They are able to pull themselves up and then push this while walking, using the handle for support. The handle is at a perfect height. The cart is light enough that they can move it away from the wall sideways and continue walking in another direction. The fact that they are learning to walk with this is worth it.Honest reviews on Hape Galloping Zebra Cart
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My twins really love this push walker. It's made of wood and is very sturdy wood. I was worried that they would tip over, but once it got here I could see that it would be just as sturdy as the plastic one that I have. My kids like the little zebras that go up and down too. Sometimes they will get down so they can grab at them! Overall, very recommended.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Hape Galloping Zebra Cart
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is the kind of toy that parents love to see cuter than anything, durable, able to serve several functions and made of wood, not plastic. I was shocked. I thought that all toys were plastic! With any luck, it should last through several children, as long as it is taken away when they think it should be used to stand in.The cart requires significant assembly, but it's easy and there's a little tool in the box. This brings me to a caveat for your small baby, who may have gotten this as a gift before she can walk. If baby is old enough to sit but not walking yet, you cannot give it to the child when the uprights and handle are on the wheeled box. It occurred to me when I thought about a child pulling up on it to stand. If it goes anywhere, the kid is going to fall. If I had a child too young to walk, I'd wait a bit before presenting it to my sweetie.
Once your kid is walking, (s)he'll have a blast with this. It can become so many things a zoo cart, a shopping carriage, a baby carriage, an ambulance for injured stuffed animals, a sports car with two "ponies" under the hood, whatever you want. Because it isn't promoting a cereal or cartoon character, there are unlimited opportunities for imaginative play. The toy is well made and should last through many children or even a small nursery school class.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Cheap Fisher-Price Flash Cards Colors And Shapes
I have enjoyed the flash cards and have seen my class learn there shapes and colours. It arrived on time and is doing exactly what they say it's suppose to do.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Boikido Wooden Push And Play - Mouse Wagon Review
We gave this to my daughter on Christmas even though she wasn't able to walk yet. When she was finally walking & able to push it around, one of the wheels kept coming off... as the wheel spins, it unscrews the wheel and it falls off! It's a terrible design. Problem is, we were unable to return it because it was passed the return date since she didn't start walking until a couple months after the return date. So I have a brand new, unusable wagon sitting in the garage. Total waste of money.
If the wheel didn't unscrew and come off all the time it would have been a nice toy for her.
The wagon was well packed and all parts complete. The directions were a little hard for me to follow but they tried to spell them out simply, and the pictures helped. I love this push wagon, it's colors and the size.
I heartily recommend it!
If they could fix the wheels this would be an awesome wagon.
If the wheel didn't unscrew and come off all the time it would have been a nice toy for her.
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I was looking for a push toy for my Granddaughter who was just starting to walk around the furniture but not start off on her own. I gave her this Mouse Wagon for Easter and she immediately took off walking behind it and in a day or two she was off on her own.The wagon was well packed and all parts complete. The directions were a little hard for me to follow but they tried to spell them out simply, and the pictures helped. I love this push wagon, it's colors and the size.
I heartily recommend it!
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This is a very cute wagon, however, the wheels are not functional. When my daughter pushes it, the front wheels loosen up and the back wheels tighten up. It's now just sitting in the corner collecting dust.If they could fix the wheels this would be an awesome wagon.
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Wonderful. Well made, lots of interest re color and the activities and best of all, can be used to put all sorts of things in and take out, What more could any toddler want!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Boikido Wooden Push And Play - Mouse Wagon
MY youngest granddaughter loves this little thing. My two 3 years like it as well and want one to play with too, it is pretty coolThursday, July 31, 2014
Discount Magnetic Poetry Edgar Allen Poet Kit. 3186
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List Price: $11.95
Sale Price: $10.40
Today's Bonus: 13% Off

I received these today. There are ample words, although I wish there were more verbs. Some of the adjectives are amazing. They went right onto the fridge door and there is a sentence to my husband waiting. I give these a thumbs-up!!My students arrange the words on my metal cabinet everyday--and they love it. I have had some interesting combinations so far.
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I received these today. There are ample words, although I wish there were more verbs. Some of the adjectives are amazing. They went right onto the fridge door and there is a sentence to my husband waiting. I give these a thumbs-up!!My students arrange the words on my metal cabinet everyday--and they love it. I have had some interesting combinations so far.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Review of Global Specialties PB-505 Deluxe Analog and Digital Design
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List Price: $584.40
Sale Price: $483.44
Today's Bonus: 17% Off

I was rather excited at first when I ordered one of these as it looked like an awesome learning tool. So far the only learning I've done is regarding how Amazon's return process works. First once came and the second digit of the 7-segment display had a short somewhere and displayed 9 when it should have displayed 1 as well as a few other irregularities. Amazon was more than happy to take it back and replace it. The good news is the replacement has a working 7-segment display! The bad news...the logic probe is completely non-functional. I'm debating if I even want to bother with another replacement.
Update 1/3/2013:
The second replacement has arrived and thankfully is completely functional. I'm subsequently upgrading my review to 4 stars as I really do like the unit. The build quality in all of them felt very solid despite the two that were malfunctioning. I will add that the manual is poorly written with numerous typos and sections obviously missing. Following the checkout procedures was dodgy at best and had me questioning whether it was really defective or not. It had crossed my mind I might have simply misinterpreted the manual. The newer version of the manual on the manufacturer website was not any better. All in all I'd recommend this workstation since the working one is great and serves my hobbyist needs just fine. That being said if it weren't for Amazon's great return policy I would be thinking twice about recommending it after having to return two.
List Price: $584.40
Sale Price: $483.44
Today's Bonus: 17% Off
I was rather excited at first when I ordered one of these as it looked like an awesome learning tool. So far the only learning I've done is regarding how Amazon's return process works. First once came and the second digit of the 7-segment display had a short somewhere and displayed 9 when it should have displayed 1 as well as a few other irregularities. Amazon was more than happy to take it back and replace it. The good news is the replacement has a working 7-segment display! The bad news...the logic probe is completely non-functional. I'm debating if I even want to bother with another replacement.
Update 1/3/2013:
The second replacement has arrived and thankfully is completely functional. I'm subsequently upgrading my review to 4 stars as I really do like the unit. The build quality in all of them felt very solid despite the two that were malfunctioning. I will add that the manual is poorly written with numerous typos and sections obviously missing. Following the checkout procedures was dodgy at best and had me questioning whether it was really defective or not. It had crossed my mind I might have simply misinterpreted the manual. The newer version of the manual on the manufacturer website was not any better. All in all I'd recommend this workstation since the working one is great and serves my hobbyist needs just fine. That being said if it weren't for Amazon's great return policy I would be thinking twice about recommending it after having to return two.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Discount pink Sentimental Circus A4 plastic file folder animals
My Japanese students had things with Sentimental Circus on it and I thought it was too cute to resist!
It's a nice folder with one pocket. Appreciated the cute tape that was sent with it as well!
It's a nice folder with one pocket. Appreciated the cute tape that was sent with it as well!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Best Measuring Marathon Game Deals
Race to the finish. This game is fun because it is fairly short. In homeschooling it is good to have lots of educational games on hand. The short ones are better because the children don't lose concentration and they do learn something.
Description:
You move your playing piece forward by answereing multiple choice questions on your turn. eg. How long is a foot? a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 6 inches
If you answer correctly you move your piece forward until somebody reaches the finish line.
Great educational game for about grades 2 to 4. Some of the questions will be a bit tricky for grade 2 and most would be easy for grade 4.
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You move your playing piece forward by answereing multiple choice questions on your turn. eg. How long is a foot? a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 6 inches
If you answer correctly you move your piece forward until somebody reaches the finish line.
Great educational game for about grades 2 to 4. Some of the questions will be a bit tricky for grade 2 and most would be easy for grade 4.
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What a great game to learn all types of math. My 13 year old son just loves this game. The whole family plays.Best Deals for Measuring Marathon Game
it simplistic questions only are really good for review, and not for learning. I keep this game around for when I have a substitute. It allows the kids to practice seeing questions they might see on standardized testing, but it really does not allow me to adapt well for different learning levels.Thursday, July 3, 2014
Cheap Human Medical Anatomical Adult Osteopathic Skull Model, 22-Part
I have all positive things to say about this product. It allows me to give my clients a visual demonstration of how I work on cranial bones. Everything stays together well when I demonstrate. I debated about getting a skull with each bone a different color, but for economic reasons, I chose this "all bone" colored one; it has not been an issue. I made the right choice.
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I am back in school, with a toddler at home, so I didn't have time to take advantage of the school's resources. I purchased this skull to help me study...it worked wonders! I loved how it was a whole skull that disassembles to the 22 smaller bones and that it has all of the grooves and fissures I needed to know. It definitely helped me earn my "A" in my anatomy course!Best Deals for Human Medical Anatomical Adult Osteopathic Skull Model, 22-Part
It takes time to learn to put it together but it's worth the effort. Well produced and worth the money.Honest reviews on Human Medical Anatomical Adult Osteopathic Skull Model, 22-Part
I received my item quickly and everything I needed was with it. I have it four stars because one of the clear posts to hold a nasal bone is loose. Other than that it is good. And most of the parts are very snug, which I was scared that they wouldn't be. I'm very satisfied with the product.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Human Medical Anatomical Adult Osteopathic Skull Model, 22-Part
Overall, this is a pretty decent skull model. As a medical student in gross anatomy, I was able to locate almost every relevant feature of the skull on this model, including the vast majority of the foramina and other openings. If you want to use this as a tool for learning anatomy, it is a good choice and a good value.Friday, June 27, 2014
Leap Frog My First Leap Pad: Bob the Builder Saves the Hedgehogs Reviews
I bought my 2 year old son a My First Leap pad for Christmas. Out of all of the books he received he enjoys this one the most. He is not a fan of Bob the Builder and does not like the show on television, but he sure enjoys this product. There is a lot of praise and positive reinforcement. He loves to hear them cheer and tell him that he did a great job. If the games are too difficult, the book allows him to just touch the various pictures on the pages which make various sounds etc.
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We have 5 other leappad books and this one is-okay, mediocre. My 3 year-old loves Bob the Builder so I was a little disappointed that he needs quite a bit of guidance on this one as the directions are more complicated, whereas the other ones he is fully independent in doing them. However, leappad is a good company and their graphics and character voices are always fun and engaging.Best Deals for Leap Frog My First Leap Pad: Bob the Builder Saves the Hedgehogs
My 3 year old son loves Bob the Builder, and has enjoyed learning to use his "My First Leap Pad" with Bob. The pictures are engaging and the games are easy to understand. We will definitely look for more Bob leap pad books!Honest reviews on Leap Frog My First Leap Pad: Bob the Builder Saves the Hedgehogs
My son (3 1/2) loves the characters in the First LeapPad book series, but doesn't really enjoy the LeapPad books. The pace is s-l-o-w. The orientation is instructional -and not very fun. The system depends on the reader pressing a green "Go" button to identify which page is active. Every page is framed by a border that is reserved for the successively located "Go" buttons. This works fine until your little pre-reader zips the stylus over the full page looking for hidden treasures and triggers a "Go" button for a different page. Then everyone's confused. If your child is used to structured learning, they'll probably like this a lot. If your child is used to the pace and interactivity of computer software, save this until they have some preliminary reading skills.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Leap Frog My First Leap Pad: Bob the Builder Saves the Hedgehogs
my now 4 year old son says this one is 'a bit of fun'. My friend's kids had broken the cartridge for one of their leap pad books so be aware. I think the Leap Pad system is terrific to stimulate little brains (it is also great to distract my son whilst he eats!)Monday, June 23, 2014
Review of Fisher-Price Stack 'n Surprise Blocks Blockity-Pop Tugboat
We bought this toy for our son's first birthday and would recommend it to others. He enjoys being able to push it around as well as stacking the blocks in various ways. It was a good value.My 7 month old loves this toy. She like that the blocks move up and down as the boat moves and the blocks are perfect for her to grasp and mouth them. Even my 2 year old likes it!
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