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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Reviews of Ball Bounce and Sport Baby Bop Jingly Frog Inflatable Bopper

Ball Bounce and Sport Baby Bop Jingly Frog Inflatable Bopper
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I bought this for my grandson, it is really cute, it keeps him busy for a long time. I feel it was worth the money.

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It's ok and my graddaughter likes it, but it doesn't stay up right very well. My granddaughter ends up riding it instead of punching it.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Review of 10" Tall Amberlite Pearl Swirl Ocean Table Top Gemstone Globe

10' Tall Amberlite Pearl Swirl Ocean Table Top Gemstone Globe with Tripod Copper Stand
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $79.99
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This is truly a piece of art. The color is unique The finish is beautiful. Even if it wasn't a globe, it would be an artistic conversation piece. I am a globe lover. This is different because of the unique color and copper finish. The picture and lighting are perfect because it shows the true look of it.

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Buy Arrow of Light Cub Scout Kit (Makes 8 Awards)

Arrow of Light Cub Scout Kit
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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My scouts loved the awards and enjoyed building the awards. The product was well packaged and protected. I would suggest this item to any leader looking for an Arrow of Light Award

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The parents had a party to make the arrows and reminisce about the years that flew by. The kits were high quality and fun to make. They came with detailed instructions and even a sheet to help with the ceremony.

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Reviews of Avery Custom Print Flash Cards, 4.25 x 5.5 Inches, for Inkjet

Avery Custom Print Flash Cards, 4.25 x 5.5 Inches, for Inkjet and Laser Printers, Pack 100
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $10.78
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I purchased these cards once my above average two year old had mastery of her generic flash cards. I used them to personalize her learning. Of course, she loves them and I am more than satisfied with their quality. I did laminate them once they were finished. They definitely need lamination if you're using them with little ones frequently because they are thinner than card stock.

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Review of Educational Insights GeoSafari Metamorphic Rock Collection

Educational Insights GeoSafari Metamorphic Rock Collection
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I purchased the set for my 11 year old daughter. The garnets in one of the samples was most impressive. No the samples are not huge but for a child starting a collection, this is the way to go. It gives them a chance to identify the minerals or rocks and to label them on their own. She enjoyed this the most and she has shown off her rocks to family and friends. The case is not for displaying the minerals but as a geology major in college, I can say the prices are reasonable for the products. I know some of the samples alone would cost more then $16 if the samples were larger then they are. The sizes are around 1 inch for each peice in the sample my daughter recieved.

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Perfect for third grade curriculum. Easy to identify for children of this age. Included are illustrations that help identify the rocks.

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These metamorphic rocks are a good addition to the other classes of rock collections. Eight year old grandson is excited to be handling and identifying them. Good size and selection.

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If you are looking to introduce your children to starting collections, this is a great toy. Comes with a storage tray in reusable box if you don't want to invest immediately in collector boxes. Each rock is identified and has facts about it. Has all 3 sets of rock types so you can "grow" the interest.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Review of Kimberly Graphite Pencil Kit

Kimberly Graphite Pencil Kit
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $9.32
Sale Price: $6.99
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This pencil set has a nice assortment of hardness's as well as a nice sharpener & eraser. It is great for budding artists or those wishing to replace more than 1 or 2 graphite pencils.

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I got this to start my drawing interest a few years ago and it pretty much covered all the graphite I needed for a few months. Some I never touched since my style doesn't need them, but I made some good use of them. They're an alright brand for beginners, but I would cough up about 4 or 5 more dollars and get that turquiose graphite set from sanford.

Overall, a good graphite pencil set, but it's more worth it to spend a tad bit more for a way better set of pencils.

I never used the eraser, but the sharpener comes in handy when I can't find mine. Not sure how good the eraser erases...I use magic rub anyways.

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I got this for a Xmas gift for one of my grandaughters. She said they were a great improvement over the map pencils she had been using. Very pleased with the product.

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Bought these as a reward for a student. She had never used drawing pencils before and loved them. We were both happy.

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I've been drawing for the past 25 years and while I'm by no means a professional or experienced with a variety of pencil brands, I've been frustrated lately with the quality of these Kimberly drawing pencils. I've gone through 4 pencils that range between 2B and 6B and every one of them have almost continuously presented something in the graphite. I'm not sure if they're bundles of binder or bubbles in the graphite, but every few seconds I experience a scratching and a lack of graphite "flow." I have to rub them vigorously on scratch paper to get rid of the impurity before I can begin applying the graphite smoothly and evenly again.

The four pencils represent pencils I've had in my collection for a couple of years, and pencils I purchased in the past week.

I'll be switching to another brand as soon as possible.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Buy 30 Key Fancy Baby Grand Piano White

30 Key Fancy Baby Grand Piano White
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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My mom bought this for my daughter's 3rd birthday. I love the color and seat height. I would highly recommend this piano for those that are taking lessons.

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Cheap Learning Resources Deluxe Fraction Tower Set (LER2075)

Learning Resources Deluxe Fraction Tower Set
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $23.99
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My son loves Math and his school does not have an advanced math program for his grade level. I was looking for some fun ways to teach him at home without making him feel like he was "in school" all day. I got this set and the percent set. They are both well made and have made teaching him adbvance concepts easy and fun. My son asks to use these and finds learning math fun. I recommend this set not only to homeschoolers but to famlies looking to help their kids learn at home.

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This is a perfect set of manipulatives to model basic fractions, add and subtract fractions, find equivalent fractions, and compare fractions.

This is the set to buy for three main reasons. First, the few extra dollars spent buys you a stand for comparing fraction stacks as well as some problem cards. Instantly, this turns into a learning center/intervention/take-home activity for any student. Next, the cubes snap together (pretty well) and are perfect visuals for those learning fractions. Finally, the task cards offer a wide range of challenges, and I believe it is possible to buy other task cards to use with these manipulatives.

Being a fourth grade teacher, I am excited to have a tool such as this to help struggling students grasp different concepts of fractions as well as provide additional challenges for more developed students.

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I ordered this set to work with my grandson on fractions, decimals and percents. If you look at LER2059 the tower pieces each have the fraction and the decimal equivalent. I thought this did too. It doesn't. I called Learning Resources and a conscious decision was made to leave the decimal equivalents off of this set. That means they have to make two completely different sets-which makes no sense to me. I have been forced to buy LER2059 to get the information I thought I was getting when I purchased the DELUXE set.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Cheap 3B Scientific H20/4 6 Part Female Pelvis Model with Ligaments

3B Scientific H20/4 6 Part Female Pelvis Model with Ligaments, Vessels, Nerves, Pelvic Floor, Organs, 7.5' x 10.6' x 7.5'
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This model is worth every penny; it comes completely apart for better view of all aspects of the pelvis and is easy to clean. Great for demonstrations to patients.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

Memory Review

The Learning Journey Match It! Counting Memory
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I wanted to teach my preschooler the upper and lower case alphabet, and this was a great teaching tool! At first I put the uppercase letters on one side, and the lower case letters on the other side to make the game a little easier. Now we don't have to do that. The cards are all put down totally random. My 4 yr old now knows upper and lower case letters. Great product! Also, cards are very thick and sturdy. A great buy!

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My kids love playing this my 2 1/2 year old gets so excited when she gets pairs then must know what every letter is very helpful fun way to learn letters. Only thing I don't like is the letter "K" has a cat on it so the means \you to say kitty but to me a Cat should not be on letter "K" except for that fun game for preschoolers.

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I bought this game for my 4 year old who was still struggling with the ABC's. She loves to play and has mastered the names of all her letters. Yeah!! This game is also very sturdy and I'll be using it for grandkids someday!

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This memory game was purchased for use in our family home daycare setting. We own 5 other memory games by different makers, and this game is, by far, the most durable, and well constructed. The cards are set up to match upper-case with its lower-case letter. Upper and lower letters display the same picture, allowing younger children to match pictures and to have success, as well. Playing this game with your child, talking about the letters selected, the sound that it makes, etc., will speed up the learning to read process and make it fun at the same time. I love this product!

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A very good way to introduce the notion of upper and lower case letters, particularly since both modes are used to signify the same word and object (e.g.B, b: Bed, bed).

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Discount Smart Lab Skull Model Kit

Smart Lab Skull Model Kit
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $19.99
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This is a fine educational model for kids interested in learning more about the human skull. The skull model is very simplified, of course, but adequate for most children. I teach anatomy at the college level and this model would be far too simple for that purposebut for elementary and middle school kids, it's perfect. It's easy enough to quickly assemble within 5-10 minutes, can be taken apart and re-assembled readily. It helps kids understand the basic anatomy of the skull: hemispheres of the brain, cranial sutures, how the brain fits inside inside the cranium. The jaws can be opened and closed via the rubber band attachment and the eyes really insert into the eye sockets (and glow in the dark, which is a nice touch for the kids.) The accompanying book includes more detailed information, as well as several hands-on experiments relating to brain function.

If you want a large, detailed skull model for learning all of the cranial bones and muscles, this is clearly not the model for you. On the other hand, if you're looking for an inexpensive, fun model to introduce some basics of skull anatomy to a child, this is a nice purchase.

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I got this as a gift for my nephews and they loved it!

When an adult tried to assemble it, however, a small piece snapped off and made it impossible to use.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Amazonite - Bulk Mineral Reviews

Amazonite - Bulk Mineral
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Great price, as described, fast shipping. This seller is good. This item is as described and at a very reasonable price. Very glad to be able to purchase this item at this price. I will certainly look to this seller for rough minerals again.

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I am fascinated by amazonite and the stone that I received was as shown in the picture. I will recommend it for anyone who is collecting mineral stones. A must have for your collection and good for some chakra. Will give you peace and tranquility ( have no idea how )...In any case good and trustworthy seller.

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This was a nice sample of Amazonite...especially considering the price. My best idea for Christmas was a gift bundle of several of xUmp's different specimens. This was a huge hit. Try doing the same for the geologist/gemmologist in your family...no matter what the age! Thanks to the seller!!!

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The rocks were in great condition, very beautiful! The stones were large and very colorful. Would definitely buy more if need be!

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I bought these specimens to help me teach a summer science camp for kids. They are a wonderful visual aid for teaching geology and minerology to kids. The kids could handle the specimens and really get a feel for them.

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Discount T. S. Shure Farm Animals Lacing Cards

T. S. Shure Farm Animals Lacing Cards
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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My son was recommended to use lacing beads or cards to improve his fine motor skills. We tried several ones and these ones are the best. The quality is very good, the images are nice (farm animals) and he enjoys playing with them at the same time that he's mastering his fine motor skills. I recommend this product.

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Got this for the Grand Children for Christmas, as their Daddy had these when he was little and loved them.

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the animal cards are adorable. paper likeness glued (?) on light weight boards. the animals are toys in themselves. too difficult for my 2 year old grandson to lace at this point, but he enjoys the farm animals.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Cheap Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Cookie Shape Surprise

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Cookie Shape Surprise
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My son received this toy as a gift for his first birthday. He loved putting the shapes in through the top of the jar and taking them back out, and loved being able to take the lid on and off. The music is cute, too. However, now that he is a little older (almost 15 months) and ready to really sort the shapes, he gets frustrated trying to fit the correct shapes into their corresponding holes. The shapes are too big for their holes, which makes it a very tight squeeze. In order for me to fit, say, the star shape into the star hole, I have to hold the cookie jar tightly with my other hand and really forcefully push the shape through. There is no way my son could do that on his own, which he finds frustrating. Although I think this toy was a cute idea and is fun to use when just putting shapes in and out the top, I think it really should be redesigned to work better as a shape sorter...

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I have been searching for a shape-sorting toy for my 16-month old daughter. I chose this one because it had good reviews and because I found it in a local store (no shipping charges!). However, after playing with it for a few minutes, I realized that the shapes are very hard to fit into their respective holes, especially the square. Also, it seems that they can only go in one way, with the embossed-number-side facing in; otherwise, it is even harder to push them in. And, even when you line them up just right, the block sort of "catches" on the button that causes the corresponding song, and you have to put in some real effor to push the block in. I can only imagine how frustrating this must be to a baby just learning to shape sort he/she finally gets the shape right, but can't manage to push it all the way in. Furthermore, even though this is a cute toy, I showed it to my baby for just a minute and she didn't even bother to try to play with it. It, along with the Fisher-Price Stride to Ride Lion, is not one of Fisher-Prices's best creations.

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We bought this toy for my oldest daughter 4 or 5 years ago. She loved this toy so much that we have gotten a new one for our baby. The shape sorter is a great learning tool and she likes to take the lid off and put it back on by herself. But her favorite thing about this toy is the music!!

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My kids both like this toy putting the shapes in and out of the top but I have the same problem as the other reviewer,,,the shapes on mine are WAY too tight to fit thru the shaped holes easily. It is hard for me to do and unless they are lined up exactly it will not work at all. Impossible for any toddler to do. Maybe this issue is not on all of them as other people do not seem to have the problem but overall I am VERY disappointed and will probably be donating this toy to good will next time I go! Fisher Price usually makes good toys but this one in my opinion is not.

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I almost didn't buy this because of the review that stated it was hard to get the shapes in. But, I really wanted to have a shape sorter from the Laugh and Learn line, so I tried it.

This toy is great! Has darling songs, and my 1 yr old son has learned to get the shapes in the right spots without any problems, and the shapes go in easy and without any of the problems the other reviewer had.

One of the best features is the cookie jar lid. It helps keep the pieces inside, perfect for easy clean up! This has been one of my sons favorite toys this year!!

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