Cheap Brilliant Minds Montessori Bead Stair

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I got this as a gift. When the LO brought it over to my house to play with it, 2 square counting pieces and 2 dangling beads were missing. Pieces are easily lost :(

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Discount Science Kit - Junior Genius Blast of Color Lab - Over 15 Different

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Lab in a bag blast of color was a good experience for my Grand-daughters ages 5 and 7. We did the many experiments and enjoyed seeing the changes in colors and the growth of little beads. We even made a form of snow! They loved it however an adult does need to be right there with children to do the experiments properly. The directions should be read ahead of time to make the process go faster as they are lengthy. The end result; it was a great memory maker for spending time together. All products are safe for the kids but there are some cautions on pouring some liquids down the drain as they could cause some problems so do read the directions.

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I ordered this for my 5 year old daughter who is into making "potions" and we had a great time doing them. Instructions are very good, point by point on how to do perform each experiment and how to get the most out of what the child observes. With a 5 year old, you really have to be there to help but I can also see how this would be great for an older "scientist" too. Great purchase!

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I purchased this for my 8-year-old granddaughter. She told me, "This is my best gift ever!" She really enjoyed the scientific experiments, like growing crystals, and was looking forward to trying out more things. My daughter said it held her interest and she was still excited about playing with it days after receiving the kit.

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Our 6 year old grandson loved it. His 4 year old brother joined in the fun, too. It was a birthday present. He like it so much he requested another "kit" for Christmas.

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My kids like to experiment, and they really liked this kit. It's pretty basic so good for beginners and easy enough for a 4 yr old to help with.

Cheap Plant Cell Cross Section Model; no. LER1901

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Good hands on learning tool. Recommend for lower grades, older students would just use it as a football! Still an excellent

tool for elementary students.

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I just loved getting the Plant Cell Cross Section Model! I used it in my Pre Kinder class and it was a big hit with the little darlings! Made of foam and very safe for small hands!

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I teach 4th grade and my students use this model in our science station. One child can hold the labeled section and let their partner practice naming the correct parts of the plant cell. Plant cells are heavily tested on our state achievement test each year. If you're teaching plant cells, buy this! Get the animal cell model, too. It's great to have them both at students' fingertips so they can compare and contrast the structures.

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Great basic cell model. Suitable for all levels in discussing the basics of eukaryotic and or plant cells. Extremely durable.

VTech - ABC Text and Go Review

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This toy is excellent.

It has many different modes and sections, the sound is excellent, and the display is nice and big.

It amazes me that this item is only $13, I would have paid $30 for this toy after messing with it a bit and learning the different aspects of it.

My ONLY complaint, and it is a big one, is the battery door on the back is NOT secured with a screw, it is just a clip. I am going to write Vtech a letter about the battery door issue, but the rest of it is amazing.

VERY good for any kid aged 3 to 5, I highly recommend it. You won't regret the purchase.

-----Update: It has been over 2 years since I wrote this initial review. The toy is still going strong after bring dropped, stepped on and otherwise abused. It is now on its second child and just in case I bought a second one to hold onto in case it ever does finally die. The only toy in my house that gets more use and durability than this VTech thing is the Imaginext Dinosaurs that are built like a tank.

2 years later (2013) I can still toss this item 5 stars, despite the battery door not being screw on.

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I originally bought this for my 4 year old because she's constantly wanting to play on my phone. I thought if she had a "blackberry" of her own, she might give mine a break :) To my delight, she has barely put it down since Christmas! The best part is that she can use it all on her own. With many other learning toys, it seems the parents have to be right there with the child to help. We keep it in the car and it holds her attention for hours. It has helped her tremendously with letters, numbers, spelling, logic, etc. This is a TERRIFIC buy and I highly recommend it for ages 3-6!

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My 3.5 year old could not put this toy down after receiving it as a gift. It was easy for her to figure out and she liked the sounds and visuals on the screen. The only thing I would change on his toy is an option to lower the volume a notch lower than the two choices there already. They seem to be loud and louder.

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This product is great for those kids who like to play with their parent's phones. This way they're able to learn and text at the same time.

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My 14 month old loves this but I think the voices sound mean when she inevitably gets things wrong. It says "COME ON!!" in a harsh way when she presses the wrong buttons...lol She adores it though.

PowerTouch Baby: Cutie Bear's Colors Interactive Book & Cartridge Review

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"I know My Numbers" AND "I know My Letters" are the best books of the four out right now for the PT Baby!!! This title is okay, but it does not have all the colors I thought would have been nice for it to have. What about the colors: pink, white, black and gray...they're not in the book! Those colors would have been nice to include too. But, the colors that are in the book, show the child things & objects that are generally that color. So thats cool.

The pages are way stronger than the reg. PT books for the older kids. These pages are coated and are thicker and more durable. Some of the pictures talk and/or make sounds as well.

This book is still nice to have for your PT Baby too. Enjoy!!!

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My daughter has four books from this system and enjoys this book very much. She has had it for 10 months (received it when she was 9 months old) and she knows her colors and can identify all the objects. She enjoys finding the objects in each of the pictures. I highly recommend this system! The books are even great on their own.

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This is now my 1 yr old grandson's favorite book. It is sturdy and he loves the multisensory aspect of it. Only downfall is the touch when put in the powertouch syste, is very sensitive. I'm sure as his motorskill become more acute he will be able to use it.

Review of Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Plant Cell (LER6038)

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We absolutely love this product! We received it to review for our 5th/6th grade classroom and it is fantastic. It is brightly colored and large enough so that the students in the back of the room can easily see the various parts of the cell. It stores in a nice flat box and is not bulky to keep around. The parts of the cell are very thick so they are easy to grab off of the white board. It comes with an easy to use guide. Definitely recommend it.

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MY FIVE YEAR OLD WANTED THIS SO I ORDERED IT AND SHE SWEAR SHE WRITTING STUFF THEN LOCKS IT SO HER OLDER BROTHERS CAN'T READ IT. ITEMS LIKE THIS GIVE YOU MEMORIES YOU NEVER WANT TO FORGET.

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Reviews of Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines 4-in-1 Wooden Kit (Cherry Picker

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The instructions used Metric measurements so that was an added learning dimension. They are simple wooden toys that do take an adult's help to construct.

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We worked with a middle school Robotics club to develop a ROBOT for BEST Robotics. One of the concepts we worked hard at was the design of an arm. This wood kit allowed the kids to experience building arms, and get a feel for what is was like building them out of wood. Also it helped them understand robotic joints and the locations for sensors, motors and serveos. We had a great time with this kit, and it was used by 16 kids.I-ROBO Educational Robot Kit

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We've pretty much sworn off electronic toys until the quality control improves.

These had easy-to-follow-instructions. Wood, syringes, tubes and glue. Pretty foolproof. They even provide sandpaper to smooth the dowels when the joints are a bit tight. Simple and straightforward. Definitely a good intro to how hydraulics work. And no batteries, bad switches, cheap crappy plastic. If you're tired of poorly made toys, this one's a good bet.

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My 11 year old daughter wanted to do her science fair project on pneumatics and hydraulics so we bought this kit. She was able to independently build each model which contributed to her overall pride and success in her project. Backup materials by the company were provided on the Internet, but were still under development.

Review of Melissa & Doug Frolicking Frog Pull Toy

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I handed the wrapped package to my grandson (1) and he ripped it open. We broke it open from the packaging, which was not hard, and then gave it to him. He dashed across the floor with the frog right behind. Then his older brother (3) decided he would like it. So they yelled and screamed for possession of the toy. Finally, we promised the older boy that he could have one, too.

Peace was restored in the house. The frog is really cute, almost indestructible, and just appropriate for the age group. Just plan on getting two of them if you have two toddler-age kids.

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My 1 year old little boy thinks that this is the best toy ever. As soon as he started walking he started pulling this thing all over the house with him. He discovered that if he flips it over onto its back that he can run with it. The string was eaten off by our dog, but it was an easy fix with some rope from the hardware store.

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This little frog is so cute. I ordered it for my nephew for Christmas. He is a little too young to actually walk with it but he like the colors and he was tickled when someone else walked with it. Very sturdy. I can not remember all the details about this toy, but I do know that when I opened the package before I wrapped it I said "Aawwww that is soooo cute!"

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My daughter got this as an early Christmas present from her grandmom, and she's been having so much fun running through the house pulling the frog behind her. I really think this is a durable, well made gift that is great for a toddler. I expect it will last longer than her intrest in it-which given the plastic crap that is out there is a very good thing!

Best Wonderworld Flower Stacker Deals

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Our grandson enjoys playing with the quality toy. It is well made and feels good to touch nice wood. We take it to restaurants and we all play with it. He is 2 years old, but I think he'll be using it for several more years. Great for hand eye coordination.

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this is a nice simple little toy for my 18-month old. it's small enough for her to easily take out and put away which is great b/c she enjoys playing with it on her own.

it holds her attention longer than a lot of our other toys...sometimes the simplest toys really are the best. she especially likes to see how many flowers she can stack in one peg before it tips over. it's well-made and i like that it's a different spin on the stacking toys, a cute way to help build fine motor skills.

First Grade LeapPad Book: Dr. Seuss Hop on Pop Reviews

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While I love Dr. Suess and his books, I didn't love leap frog's version of his book. Of course Dr. Suess's words were wonderful and I liked how simple the page lay outs were (compared to some cluttery leap frog books)

I did NOT like the un needed ugly phrases that the Leap Pad people added. (the bumble bee was rude and cruel!)

Even my son said "Mom that was UGLY!" to some of the phrases.

And the voices of some of the characters sound almost sinister. Maybe the "goth kids" grew up and got jobs at leap frog, but as I remember Dr. Suess he was funny and quirky NOT creepy.

Sorry leap frog guys, I feel that you missed the point, and tone of Dr. Suess's wonderful books. I feel that some of the phrases in this book are NOT age appropriate. I would like to see more "innocent" books where they are not cynical or cruel to each other.(3-5 year olds should not be forced to be cynical!)

I guess I am picky, I also don't let my son watch sponge bob, or tom and Jerry (too violent) BUT if you are not picky and think sponge bob is great, then you will probly like this book.

every mom is different....

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I gave this book to my four year old son before a grueling 32-hour trip with four plane changes. He had a blast recording his own voice with the microphone. He had a wonderful time playing independently. It was so refreshing to see him laughing his heart out saying "NO, Pat!" and "Don't sit on that!"

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Dr. Seuss is doing an excellent job teaching my 5 year old son to read. Hop on Pop is fun and exciting and supports letter/sound recognition. It develops reading patterns and reinforces the concept of rhyming words. I definitely recommend it for emergent readers.

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My daughter, now seven, is in an advanced reading class. I thnk part of that reason is we encourage her to read and a big part of that was her using the leappad. This was one of many "books" that has helped to fuel her joy of reading. You can't go wrong with Dr. Seuss.

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My 4 and 7 year olds love this book! It's a lot like the book and it's got lots of silly sounds and speaking in it that makes it a definite winner of Dr. Seuss silliness!

Reviews of MeCorder Mini Video Recorder

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Students can record themselves AND see themselves being recorded. How fun is that? It's the right size for little hands and very kid friendly to use. It's great for me to record directions to an activity and for my students to practice articulation, fluency, letter identification, and, any other quick, short review of a myriad of skills. The amount of time you can record each segment is only 30 seconds, but, you can save each recording to your laptop for further review and evaluation. I love it because my students are excited any time I introduce and let them be in charge of kid friendly technology. The MeCorder is a nice addition to my classroom.

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My kids have thoroughly enjoyed using the MeCorder Mini Video Recorder. It has been great as an incentive for read to self during daily five rotations. I have also used it to work with a student I have who is in speech for articulation. It is small and simply made so it is easy to use and store.

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The MeCorder is a mini video recorder that holds up to 30 seconds of video, which you can download to your computer to save and share. As you can see it is small, fits right in the palm of my hand...which makes it easy to handle for little hands :) There are three buttons on the front face to power on/off, record, and playback. There are no batteries (yay!), you just plug it into your computer with the included USB cord to charge/upload. It also has a magnetic back.

When you record, you can see yourself (or me taking a picture of myself) and once a video is recorded, there is a blue LED light that flashes indicating there is a new video. The video stays put until you record over it.

So far, I have used this with my articulation kiddos...they really liked using it! For one of my older students, he did a monologue (he's into drama) and then watched the playback. We had a great discussion on his articulation and he was able to judge his accuracy! It was an awesome activity for him. For a couple of my younger students, I let them do this at the end of a session and we saved it to the computer. I plan to use it as progress monitoring as they move through levels with their target phonemes. Every kid loves watching themselves! I could also see using it as a warm up activity for an artic group.

You could also use for following directions, center instructions (if you do rotations), fluency/voice practice, sharing progress with teachers/parents, social cuing, carryover practice of ANY skill!

The draw back...only 30 seconds of video and you have to dump to your computer to save any video...this means if you are working with a group, you would have to connect to your computer to download each video after each kid.

Learning Resources provided me with one free MeCorder to review and one to giveaway.

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I was thrilled to try this out for Learning Resources! I love it and my students love it, too! It is great for station use. As mentioned in other reviews, it only records a short amount, but for young children, that isn't a problem. I use it for my kids to practice letter naming...that way they can check themselves. They love to be the "star of the show"!

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The "MeCorder-Mini Video Recorder" is a nifty lil gadget that allows students to record themselves. And what kid doesn't love to record themself? It is really easy to use-just plug it into your computer's USB port to charge it up. Oh ya! NO batteries! That is a big plus for me! If you want to save a file, it's that easy also-just plug it back into your computer & save the file. I started thinking about some of the ways that you could use the MeCorder in the classroom:

to practice sight words

speech/articulation practice {great for students to see mouth formation}

to record directions at a center

assessments

sentence writing assistant {Many students have difficulty writing a complete sentence because they sometimes forget some of the words in their sentence as they are writing. The MeCorder is very helpful to those students-they can record their sentence and then play it back as many times as needed until they have successfully written the entire sentence.}

to record messages to send home to parents {I think it would be really cool to record a kiddo that has had a super day saying something like, "Hi Mom & Dad! I did a great job in school today!" All you have to do is plug it right into your computer & attach the file in an email to the parents. Imagine how excited that parent will be when they get a compliment plus a lil video clip of their child! I can't wait to try this!!!!}

Discount Grimm's Spiel und Holz 11 Wooden Stacking Rings

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The colors are so pretty and I don't have to worry about my daughter putting these in her mouth. Only concern is the wooden base and the hard pole sticking out of it but children need to be supervised when playing with any toy. Great stacker!!

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I bought this for my son and he loves it. He pulls it out of his toybox to play with all the time. Solid construction, nice pieces. Be warned however that it is not for children who like to put things in their mouths as the top piece is really small.

Guitar Idol - Pink Reviews

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This guitar idol game is cute. Great for kids who like to play air guitar. Fun and music you can easily take on the road! My cousin got one of these and he loves it!

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