It arrived before the scheduled time and it is just what I wanted.
It is nice and really easy to play with. It is really instructive and helps a lot for molecular structure visualization.
I totally recommend it.
Thanks !!I got a bunch of these sets for my General Chemistry small-group study sessions (I am a professor at a small college). They work really well for discussing things like stoichiometry and intermolecular forces. And, they're fun to play with and are sized to be compatible with other similar model sets.
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Cheap Tooth FX Nicotine/Decay
I used this Halloween, of course, and it works well. I use it every year. FX is a decent product. It stayed on all night. Make sure to paint the whole tooth to include the top of your teeth. I recommend. Easy to take off. Take rubbing alcohol on a q-tip and brush on. Brush your teeth. All clean.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
POOF-Slinky 0SEA2124 Scientific Explorer MythBusters Science of Reviews
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This is an awesome gift for anyone who is either curious about science in general or who is just a fan of Myth Busters. While I think these kits were initially intended for kids but I can attest to the fact that they're just as much fun for adults! This sports kit is especially great for sports enthusiasts!
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This is an awesome gift for anyone who is either curious about science in general or who is just a fan of Myth Busters. While I think these kits were initially intended for kids but I can attest to the fact that they're just as much fun for adults! This sports kit is especially great for sports enthusiasts!
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My kids have had fun with this game, but I've found the stickers & other little pieces all over the house. They love the show, so the game made sense.Best Deals for POOF-Slinky 0SEA2124 Scientific Explorer MythBusters Science of
A last minute gift to grandsons.... Their mother said she couldn't get them to go to bed that night! They loved it! Great way to encourage young minds... heck for that part... me too!!!! :-)Friday, November 21, 2014
Buy Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Nursery Rhyme Keys
My little one is almost a year old and this is still one of his favorites! He's teething and the different keys are great for him to gnaw on. This is one of the few toys he plays with repeatedly. I like it because it is a great teething toy, but it goes one step further with the music. The volume isn't too loud and the music button is easy to push.
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The buttons are easy for a six month old to push. My daughter really likes it.Best Deals for Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Nursery Rhyme Keys
It's a great toy for babies. My 6 month old likes them a lot. The only con is that the base of the keys is very heavy, so it makes it hard for him to pick up and plus with it falls it hits hard. He likes the music, and loves to chew on the keys, so I think it's just a matter of time as he gets better at picking things up before this is a favorite.Honest reviews on Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Nursery Rhyme Keys
My daughter received this as a gift when she was 3 months old. It STILL is her favorite toy and she is 12 months! She loves the songsshe likes to dance to them and now she is starting to try to sing them! She has been very rough with itthrowing it A LOT and somehow it still works. I am amazed that the battery life has not worn out yet too!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Nursery Rhyme Keys
Cute little baby toy music isn't very loud seems to occupy your little one cute little toy.Saturday, November 15, 2014
Discount Pet Counters, Set of 72
These are a treasure. I have several sets so I can do a lot of combinations with one particular pet as well as categories of other animals.I purchased these for my kindergarten class and was very pleased with them. They are cute and durable. My only complaint would be the priceI think they are a bit expensive for the amount you get.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Review of 10" Tall Amberlite Pearl Swirl Ocean Table Top Gemstone Globe
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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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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.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Discount Hape - Mosaic Puzzle in Bamboo
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Pros:
1. FUN! My grandson loves it!
2. There are no "rules."
3. It holds a five-year-old's attention.
4. It holds his grandmother's attention.
5. It hold the attention of adult guests.
6. Any way the tiles are arranged, it looks like a work of art.
7. The pieces are precision cut bamboo, with no rough edges.
8. The tray has just enough "ease" to make it easy to put the pieces in and take them out.
9. The colors are gentle, yet bold and clear. Non-toxic.
10. There are more tiles than you need to fill the tray -many more. Enough so that you can choose colors and shapes to suit the design or pattern in mind.
11. Pleasing to look at, satisfying to handle.
Cons:
1. The pieces are too small to have around toddlers.
2. It's hard to put away. Oh, there's a cloth bag for the pieces -and the sturdy box size is ample to to just toss everything in -but it's so beautifully made and designed, so engaging, you'll want to leave it out on the coffee table.
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Pros:
1. FUN! My grandson loves it!
2. There are no "rules."
3. It holds a five-year-old's attention.
4. It holds his grandmother's attention.
5. It hold the attention of adult guests.
6. Any way the tiles are arranged, it looks like a work of art.
7. The pieces are precision cut bamboo, with no rough edges.
8. The tray has just enough "ease" to make it easy to put the pieces in and take them out.
9. The colors are gentle, yet bold and clear. Non-toxic.
10. There are more tiles than you need to fill the tray -many more. Enough so that you can choose colors and shapes to suit the design or pattern in mind.
11. Pleasing to look at, satisfying to handle.
Cons:
1. The pieces are too small to have around toddlers.
2. It's hard to put away. Oh, there's a cloth bag for the pieces -and the sturdy box size is ample to to just toss everything in -but it's so beautifully made and designed, so engaging, you'll want to leave it out on the coffee table.
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I bought this puzzle for my 5-yr-old niece, and as it turned out, it was fun for the whole family! We liked the fact that there were so many possibilities in terms of designs and that it comes with some suggested designs that are easy to create. It was too challenging for my niece to create the suggested designs on her own, but she will grow into it and she enjoyed making patterns and creating a beautiful design with every attempt. I have two minor complaints about the product one is that I wish there were more little triangles, which would add to the flexibility and possible designs, and the other is that the light and dark green pieces are so close in color that you can hardly tell the difference. Other than that, we loved it and will continue to play with it for days on end. I like the fact that it is made from bamboo and that it comes with lots of extra pieces and a nice canvas bag to hold all the pieces. I'll definitely be giving this as a gift again!Best Deals for Hape - Mosaic Puzzle in Bamboo
I just got this toy for my son and we love it. It is nice to have a "puzzle" the whole family can doHonest reviews on Hape - Mosaic Puzzle in Bamboo
We got this puzzle for our five year old daughter and not only does she love to work on it, but so does our whole family. Creating your own beautiful patterns is so satisfying and is a really nice blend of art and geometry practice! My only complaint is that they give way too few triangles.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Hape - Mosaic Puzzle in Bamboo
I echo everything P Geis said, plus the puzzle is excellent for people with dementia. It taps the creativity that may remain intact even with significant cognitive decline. There are no opportunities for mistakes and the end result is colorful and attractive. You can allow as much independence in design as the person can manage. There's enough ease in our puzzle base that adding a new piece can push existing ones a bit out of place if the puzzle is flat. This is frustrating for arthritic hands (but doesn't seem to bother kids). The issue is minimized by using the stake that elevates the puzzle base at about a 30-degree angle, allowing gravity to keep the pieces more secure. Definitely a 5-star product. Makes me want to investigate other Hape offerings.Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Review of Kimberly Graphite Pencil Kit
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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.
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.
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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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.Honest reviews on Kimberly Graphite Pencil Kit
Bought these as a reward for a student. She had never used drawing pencils before and loved them. We were both happy.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kimberly Graphite Pencil Kit
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.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Review of 5lb. Fat Replica
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I've been searching for a good body fat replica for years. You think it would be easy, right? But it's not. Some are not nearly pliant enough. Some look too fake. I even found one that was actually greasy and just not good for my body fat demonstrations.
But that's not the case this time! This is the best five pound body fat replica on the market. If you show this baby to someone carrying an extra forty pounds, they are sure to take notice. Show it to your kids and they will suddenly want to go out side and play. It might be the premier body part replica on the market--even better than dirty lungs, clogged arteries, or decaying teeth!
Bonus points for the realistic blood vessels!
Believe it or not, I bring it to work which inspires healthy lunch choices and place it on my home bar to encourage myself to jog everyday. My co-workers laughed when I brought it to work, but now they love coming by and just picking it up so much I get a little protective! THAT IS MY FAT!!! Ha ha, one of them asked me where I got it and I didn't tell her for a while. She tried to act nonchalant, but eventually it got the better of her. I relented and know she is going to order one. Tee-hee.
My speeches are meant to uplift and enlighten, and I found more and more people either being put off by the smell (I can't even begin to describe it, but imagine if your colon was trying to win a "who can go the longest without showering" contest), or simply mesmerized by the sheer sight of the clumps of fat sitting on the podium, literally sliding away under the spotlights like a pat of butter on a hot griddle.
Using fat in demonstrations is unhealthy and rather offensive, I've come to find out. And when someone told me about these replicas, I was simply amazed. First off, they look like the real thing, if memory serves. All I have now is an orange stain on my passenger seat to go by (note to all, crack a window on those hot days if you're going shopping and leaving your demo fat in the car). Secondly, although they offer no value on those long "no time to turn off to get a bite" trips, the end result is a firm, and much easier to handle sample (which has helped tremendously during the "hot fat potato" portion of my seminar where the group gathers in a circle and tosses the fat from person to person).
One down point is the color. It is very appetizing, and a few of my more zoftig followers have asked if it was an actual food product. (luckily, I keep the "sherbet" close at hand for those moments.)
This is the only product I recommend. I was let down considerably when I was ready to begin my seminars on childhood obesity, and ordered a catalog from a company called "Baby Phat." Trust me, they do not offer the selection that this company provides. From now on, this is my one-stop shop for all my fake fat needs.
Overall, if you're in the market for fake fat, go with this product. And if I may suggest a more marketable name..
"I Can't Believe It's Not Fat!"
It isn't the easiest thing to clean, as it has an uneven 'rubbery' type surface, that seems to catch and hold dirt/grime, but warm soapy water seems to do the job.
It seems kind of pricey, for what it is, but if you are wanting an anatomically correct fat replica, I don't know where else you could get one.
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I've been searching for a good body fat replica for years. You think it would be easy, right? But it's not. Some are not nearly pliant enough. Some look too fake. I even found one that was actually greasy and just not good for my body fat demonstrations.
But that's not the case this time! This is the best five pound body fat replica on the market. If you show this baby to someone carrying an extra forty pounds, they are sure to take notice. Show it to your kids and they will suddenly want to go out side and play. It might be the premier body part replica on the market--even better than dirty lungs, clogged arteries, or decaying teeth!
Bonus points for the realistic blood vessels!
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I first saw this in '98 at the gym and it immediately motivated me. Everytime I went to the gym I could not help but stare before and after working out. It became one of my biggest reasons to return. Years later the replica was forgotten after I moved. Recently walking by a medical clinic, I noticed a 5lb fat replica was on display with health pamphlets. I immediately went to my office and ordered it.Believe it or not, I bring it to work which inspires healthy lunch choices and place it on my home bar to encourage myself to jog everyday. My co-workers laughed when I brought it to work, but now they love coming by and just picking it up so much I get a little protective! THAT IS MY FAT!!! Ha ha, one of them asked me where I got it and I didn't tell her for a while. She tried to act nonchalant, but eventually it got the better of her. I relented and know she is going to order one. Tee-hee.
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The ultimate motivator for a dieter. This will make you lose your fat real fast. Highly recommended.Honest reviews on 5lb. Fat Replica
The biggest problem I had in my traveling discussion series "Fat, not with a P.H." was the transportation of the fat itself. It was very difficult to keep fresh, and would begin to dissipate over time, leaving me with Tupperware containers that looked more like orange sherbet that had been left out to melt.My speeches are meant to uplift and enlighten, and I found more and more people either being put off by the smell (I can't even begin to describe it, but imagine if your colon was trying to win a "who can go the longest without showering" contest), or simply mesmerized by the sheer sight of the clumps of fat sitting on the podium, literally sliding away under the spotlights like a pat of butter on a hot griddle.
Using fat in demonstrations is unhealthy and rather offensive, I've come to find out. And when someone told me about these replicas, I was simply amazed. First off, they look like the real thing, if memory serves. All I have now is an orange stain on my passenger seat to go by (note to all, crack a window on those hot days if you're going shopping and leaving your demo fat in the car). Secondly, although they offer no value on those long "no time to turn off to get a bite" trips, the end result is a firm, and much easier to handle sample (which has helped tremendously during the "hot fat potato" portion of my seminar where the group gathers in a circle and tosses the fat from person to person).
One down point is the color. It is very appetizing, and a few of my more zoftig followers have asked if it was an actual food product. (luckily, I keep the "sherbet" close at hand for those moments.)
This is the only product I recommend. I was let down considerably when I was ready to begin my seminars on childhood obesity, and ordered a catalog from a company called "Baby Phat." Trust me, they do not offer the selection that this company provides. From now on, this is my one-stop shop for all my fake fat needs.
Overall, if you're in the market for fake fat, go with this product. And if I may suggest a more marketable name..
"I Can't Believe It's Not Fat!"
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My wife works in the health/wellness/weight loss field, and this is just the ticket, to illustrate what 5 pounds of ugly fat looks like. If your goal is to show people what 5 pounds of fat, all in one ugly lump looks like, this is your product.It isn't the easiest thing to clean, as it has an uneven 'rubbery' type surface, that seems to catch and hold dirt/grime, but warm soapy water seems to do the job.
It seems kind of pricey, for what it is, but if you are wanting an anatomically correct fat replica, I don't know where else you could get one.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Discount Petri Dishes with Agar and Swabs - Science Stuff® Small Science
Ordered this for a 4th grade science project and was very worried about doing this right since I am not a science person but the easy instructions, the packet explaining the Scientific Principle, Hypothesis, etc was soooo helpful! We had enough agar there was actually some left over, the swabs come packaged individually and the petri dishes are easy to handle. The plastic is a little weak and I'd be concerned if we might drop one but leaving them on the counter we shouldn't have a problem at all. You will need rubber bands and distilled water that isn't included but those are pretty easy to come by. We started our project last night and can't wait to start watching stuff grow!
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Ordered for a 6th grade science fair project my daughter and I came up with. Found the packaging very good. The enclosed instructions were clear and specific. The supplies of sterile swabs and the number of petri dishes was more than enough to make up for a few ones damaged by our inexperience in handling them. In all, it was well worth it.Best Deals for Petri Dishes with Agar and Swabs - Science Stuff® Small Science
Quick service. I needed this product for a science project that was due in a couple of weeks. Ordered and received this quickly.Honest reviews on Petri Dishes with Agar and Swabs - Science Stuff® Small Science
The set came really fast and my son loved the whole process. It comes with easy to follow directions for the petri dishes and science fair ideas. After about 2 days we started to see results and by day 5 it made some interesting data to record! He even won an honorable mention out of about 250 4th and 5th grade students!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Petri Dishes with Agar and Swabs - Science Stuff® Small Science
Worked great! I bought this product for my daughter's science project. It worked well and it arrived earlier than I expected. Dishes were sterile and we were able to achieve our objectives. If anyone is in need of this type of product for a science project, I recommend buying from this seller.Thursday, September 18, 2014
Earlyears Lil Scoops Banana Split Set Reviews
We have already played with this toy for hours. My son wakes up and runs down to make a banana split.
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This is a great play food toy for a young child. It's made from soft material which makes it a good toy for kids who mouth their toys.Best Deals for Earlyears Lil Scoops Banana Split Set
This is perfect for a 1yr olds birthday party. All the children played with it and loved it.thank you
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This banana split set is cute BUT the bowl does not stay upright . My grand daughter does enjoy it. Wish there were more "noise" makers inside some of the pieces...Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Earlyears Lil Scoops Banana Split Set
My 8 month old just loves it!! So simple, yet so fun! It's great, even my 4 year olds like to play with it, with her little sister!!Friday, September 12, 2014
Buy Hasbro i-Dog Snuggly Speaker - Pink
I bought this dog as a replacement because my 3yo daughter's first one malfunctioned. I don't know why it broke but before it did it was a beloved member of the stuffed menagerie on her bed! I bought a cheap mp3 player to go with [the first one] and loaded it with Curious George audio stories and she couldn't be happier. She will listen to them over and over every night at bedtime. My mp3 player could use a sleep feature but that's another story, the dog will shut itself off after a period of inactivity and the batteries last a pretty long time. An older child might get a kick out of the dog's interactiveness but my kids are too young to care about that. The lights respond to the music and are a really neat feature. My only con would be that it isn't really washable, especially because it comes in the trademark iDog white, they can get grubby looking pretty rapidly. Overall, our family is a big fan of the story telling puppy!
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Plan Toys Dancing Alligator Review
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Our son walked a little on the late side at 17 months, and this little alligator has become a great companion for him since. With a dog, we must go for walks daily, and he walks the alligator while I tend to his younger brother and walk the dog. That alligator has put some MILES on it. We got it as a gift from my aunt who is an avid Salvation Army shopper and were devastated when a wheel fell off (this is probably after at least 50 miles on the thing, not including its milage from previous owners), but we found a label on its clackity body and were ecstatic to have located a new one. The best part ... no batteries! Just a well-made and inexpensive toy that is, quite literally, willing to go the distance with your little one.
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Our son walked a little on the late side at 17 months, and this little alligator has become a great companion for him since. With a dog, we must go for walks daily, and he walks the alligator while I tend to his younger brother and walk the dog. That alligator has put some MILES on it. We got it as a gift from my aunt who is an avid Salvation Army shopper and were devastated when a wheel fell off (this is probably after at least 50 miles on the thing, not including its milage from previous owners), but we found a label on its clackity body and were ecstatic to have located a new one. The best part ... no batteries! Just a well-made and inexpensive toy that is, quite literally, willing to go the distance with your little one.
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I bought this cute little fellow for my nephew. When it came, I just HAD to get it out and play with it myself! The clapping (not overly annoying) intrigued and scared my cat, but I sure thought it was fun. The wheel axels are off-center, forcing the "worm"-like motion (like the 80s dance, which forces the plates to clap as it strolls along. It is smaller than I expected -box is only about 4"x4"x12", but I guess that makes it a little less intimidating for small children. Haven't given this to my nephew yet, but I sure think it's a great, timeless toy that can entertain for many years. For those who are interested, the paint is soy-based; the manufacturer really seemed to be dedcated to a natural, quality product.Best Deals for Plan Toys Dancing Alligator
This is a great walking toy for toddlers. the alligator's wooden body moves as it walks, so it makes the kids giggle and interested in walking with it. My son loves to dance with it!Honest reviews on Plan Toys Dancing Alligator
My first daughter go this toy for Christmas when she was just 10 months old. She is now almost 5 and still loves this toy. It was been through 3 kids now and they all love to play with him. His name is clicker and he really gets around. When friends come over they also love to play with clicker and usually a fight will break out but he is very durable and has always come out on the other side in perfect condition!!!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Plan Toys Dancing Alligator
My girlfriend sent this to our daughter for her 1st birthday. She had just begun to walk, but she played with it often. Now that she is 18 months and running, she loves to pull the alligator around the house and especially loves the clacking noise it makes. I love that it is environmentally friendly and needs no batteries. This is a great toy for your own kids or as a gift for a 12+ month toddler. I will certainly buy more Plan Toys going forwardSophisticated Science Perfume Science Reviews
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I like the Thames and Kosmos products in general and have ordered several. They provide a sequence of experiments that focus on teaching key concepts in their areas. The experiments are written in a small booklet with not just information on the experiment, but with background on the field in which the experiment occurs.
My daughter really likes this perfume kit. There are several elemental oils and then some other factors needed to mix different kids of perfume. The experiments starts with learning how to incrementally mix perfumes, to keep notebooks, to emphasize observation (smelling and comparing) and gives references to other ways of making perfume (from flowers, ancient extraction methods, etc.).
My daughter has a range of interests, though they tend toward arts and crafts. This kit is a nice way to bridge those preferences into enjoying and experiencing science. From this kit, we've graduated into chemistry kits and other experimentation (electronics). It's been a nice way for me as a dad/scientist to build that relationship on a scientific level with my daughter. My wife appreciates having her daughter be multidimensional, and is happy to step back and let me do these learning experiences with the kids.
While the kit is labeled for certain age groups, the first time the children do the experiments, it has always been necessary for me with these Thames and Kozmos kits (an adult) to do it with them. This means reading the book for them, and keeping them on track, working through the experiments, and talking through the concepts. If the kids were to be handed the kit to navigate on their own, they would go nowhere the book would be too tough, and the concepts while organized so that an adult can plainly see how they relatewill be tough to pick up. They open the kit and start fiddling with the tools and putting them together in unusual ways; also a cognitively interesting activity, but not one that would lead them to making the conceptual discoveries that the kit strives for.
Still I think that's just right. I want to teach my kids these concepts. These kits are a nice way to spend time together with the kids, 1:1. In a way these kits serve as a very convenient shortcut for me they gather the materials, organize the lesson plans, and package them in an appealing way.
Then once I go through the experiments, I find the kids have internalized the concepts and integrate them into their play vocabulary. And they can now pull the kits down to repeat the experiments on their own, or then combine the elements to try new discoveries. In this case of the perfume kit, my daughter now pulls it down as needed to mix up new batches or to try her own experiments (e.g., extracting oil from rose petals).
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I like the Thames and Kosmos products in general and have ordered several. They provide a sequence of experiments that focus on teaching key concepts in their areas. The experiments are written in a small booklet with not just information on the experiment, but with background on the field in which the experiment occurs.
My daughter really likes this perfume kit. There are several elemental oils and then some other factors needed to mix different kids of perfume. The experiments starts with learning how to incrementally mix perfumes, to keep notebooks, to emphasize observation (smelling and comparing) and gives references to other ways of making perfume (from flowers, ancient extraction methods, etc.).
My daughter has a range of interests, though they tend toward arts and crafts. This kit is a nice way to bridge those preferences into enjoying and experiencing science. From this kit, we've graduated into chemistry kits and other experimentation (electronics). It's been a nice way for me as a dad/scientist to build that relationship on a scientific level with my daughter. My wife appreciates having her daughter be multidimensional, and is happy to step back and let me do these learning experiences with the kids.
While the kit is labeled for certain age groups, the first time the children do the experiments, it has always been necessary for me with these Thames and Kozmos kits (an adult) to do it with them. This means reading the book for them, and keeping them on track, working through the experiments, and talking through the concepts. If the kids were to be handed the kit to navigate on their own, they would go nowhere the book would be too tough, and the concepts while organized so that an adult can plainly see how they relatewill be tough to pick up. They open the kit and start fiddling with the tools and putting them together in unusual ways; also a cognitively interesting activity, but not one that would lead them to making the conceptual discoveries that the kit strives for.
Still I think that's just right. I want to teach my kids these concepts. These kits are a nice way to spend time together with the kids, 1:1. In a way these kits serve as a very convenient shortcut for me they gather the materials, organize the lesson plans, and package them in an appealing way.
Then once I go through the experiments, I find the kids have internalized the concepts and integrate them into their play vocabulary. And they can now pull the kits down to repeat the experiments on their own, or then combine the elements to try new discoveries. In this case of the perfume kit, my daughter now pulls it down as needed to mix up new batches or to try her own experiments (e.g., extracting oil from rose petals).
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My 10 year old daughter loves this and it is a hit with her friends as well. the instructions should have more recipes though.Best Deals for Sophisticated Science Perfume Science
For the holidays I got this for a relative and they loved it. Not the most sophisticated gear but this is fun to play around with scents for younger ones.Honest reviews on Sophisticated Science Perfume Science
I bought this as Christmas gift for my daughter who's 11 years old, and is trying to find her perfume smells. She's been using my fragrances, her little sisters, and just wanting anything that she sees on the market. When I asked her what type of scents does she like, she couldn't answer. Although my daughter hasn't used it yet, she's excited to experiment with making her own and zoning in on favorite scents. So because of her excitement and enthusiasm as well as the chemistry of it, I'm rating it as like it.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Sophisticated Science Perfume Science
My granddaughter is getting into science and really liked this kit. I'm sure she will be making more. We did wish there was a small funnel for filling the bottles though.
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