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I bought this toy for my 6 month old grandson, he likes the toy somewhat. It seems if he could hold it better he would enjoy it. I'll give him about 2 months and it would probably be his favorite. I think the volume could be a little louder, but it is a great education toy.
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Best VTech - Winnie The Pooh - Call 'n Learn Phone Deals
Like everyone else I changed the batteries thinking they had worn out but nope after changing them it was still hard to hear. Just might have to return it.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Cheap PCB001 Solderable PC BreadBoard, 1 Sided PCB, matches 300 tie-point
For the price, they were great. came in as expected and with no problems. I haven't use them, but they will be kept in my project draw just in case i ever need them.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Discount Grover FN915 First Note Xylophone Wood 15 Note
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I know it's a toy, but this xylophone is offensively out of tune. I wouldn't subject anyone to it. It's terrible.
I found out how to fix any keys that are "off". All the keys have a cut slot in the middle bottom of each key. This is the preferred method of tuning the key. If a key is too low in pitch, just add some wood glue into the slot and let it dry. If it is still low, add some more in the slot. This will bring up the pitch (I had to completely fill in mine to make it sound good). If the key is too high in pitch, just cut the slot a little deeper. Do this a little at a time. Soon, your wooden xylophone will play very nicely.
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I know it's a toy, but this xylophone is offensively out of tune. I wouldn't subject anyone to it. It's terrible.
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It was not easy to find a xylophone that met my criteria for my toddler daughterI looked alot of places...then on amazon, I found a great price on this one, and it was a) wooden; b) colourful; and c) two octave. I expected a smaller, slightly clunky xylophone that would be just fine for my daughter's hyper musical outbursts, and if she liked it, we may upgrade in the future. NO NEED! This is a BIG, beautiful xylophone that is tuned well enough ( not 100% perfect pitch for those with a very sensitive ear, but pleasantly done and well made for an 'around 30$' childs/for fun instrument) and best of all, SHE LOVES IT! If there is a musically inclined toddler or younger child in your life, I would very highly recommend this xylophone!!Best Deals for Grover FN915 First Note Xylophone Wood 15 Note
First of all, all wood xylophones have a softer, deader type of sound than the metal ones. That being said, this 15 note xylophone was pretty close in tune except for the middle yellow "E" note. I had some musicians come over and we determined that the "E" key was a little low.I found out how to fix any keys that are "off". All the keys have a cut slot in the middle bottom of each key. This is the preferred method of tuning the key. If a key is too low in pitch, just add some wood glue into the slot and let it dry. If it is still low, add some more in the slot. This will bring up the pitch (I had to completely fill in mine to make it sound good). If the key is too high in pitch, just cut the slot a little deeper. Do this a little at a time. Soon, your wooden xylophone will play very nicely.
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THIS 15 NOTE XYLOPHONE IS GREAT FOR OLDER CHILDREN.THE MUSIC BOOK INCLUDED IS EASY FOR A CHILD TO UNDERSTAND.I BOUGHT IT AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR A 5YR.OLD AND ALL THE CHILDREN AT THE PARTY(AGED 3-12YRS.OLD)WANTED ONE TOO.IM BUYING ANOTHER AS A GIFT FOR MY 6YR.OLD .Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Grover FN915 First Note Xylophone Wood 15 Note
Santa brought this for our nine year old..I was surprised that it was wooden (SHE picked it out, not me) but evidently that's what "xylo" means-wooden...lovely sound, notes are engraved on the keys so she is able to convert tunes easily..Tuesday, November 11, 2014
LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 (works Review
We own Mr. Pencil, Penguins of Madagascar and Toy Story for the Leapster Explorer. My son is 5 and absolutely loves the Explorer and is having a great time with all of the educational stuff. I asked him to rank his favorite game and sadly, Toy Story came in last. This is coming from a kid who adores Toy Story. It just doesn't seem as exciting as the other games we have and as someone else pointed out, some of it is a little repetitive.
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My son is 5 and just received the Explorer and Toy Story 3 game for Christmas. He has been playing it for 3 days straight and we have a hard time getting him to put it down! The characters are great and unlike a previous review that I read, my son has been able to choose to be Woody or Buzz. Great learning games and it keeps his attention. We have also tryed the ni hao kai-lan game and it didn't hold his attention at all, seemed hard to figure out, a bit boring.Best Deals for LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 (works
My son is 4 and he seems to have trouble with this game. He loves toy story and has seen the 2 movies that are on dvd more times than I can count but this game could not hold his interest. I think some of the levels are a little difficult for his age range. Also, the game is more Woody centric and my son loves Buzz light year. I think the game would be better if you could choose your character. Also, I did not see many of the educational parts showing up. I'm honestly not even sure what it is supposed to teach. The biggest problem right now with the explorer is the limited game selection. I sure hope they come out with more choices.Honest reviews on LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 (works
This game will hold my 5-year-old's attention for only a short while--he got it almost a year ago and I think he's played it twice. He only pulled it out again because we got the LeapPad and he wanted to try the game on the new system. He definitely has more fun with the Dora and Penguins games. I also think this game has some confusing "learning" activities. My son has learned to count syllables this year in Kindergarten and is very good at it. One of the activities on the game is to count the sounds in certain words. At first I thought this was great because it would reinforce his syllable counting...until the game said that the word "tie" has 2 sounds and "spoon" has four sounds. I think Leapfrog is trying to get the kids to sound out the word--but I'm not sure. It's just an odd activity and my son just guesses the answer until he gets it right.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 (works
I bought this for my 3 year old granddaughter for Christmas and she and her mom love it. The quick and efficient delivery and money saving experience was well worth buying through Amazon. I had originally purchased this from Walmart and returned it as I saved a lot of money even with shipping costs. Thank you, Amazon.com.Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Discount Celestial Seeker
I first saw the Celestial Seeker when a co-teacher had it in class. I thought it would be nice for myself and my older children. I have not had a chance to use it, but hope to soon.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Best Rhythm Band Claves Economy Deals
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These are not as pictured. The product came in natural wood with no varnish or color. For the hands of students they will mark and show dirt. The quality of the wood is good. I ordered another pair at the same time as these but Amazon canceled that order as out of stock.
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These are not as pictured. The product came in natural wood with no varnish or color. For the hands of students they will mark and show dirt. The quality of the wood is good. I ordered another pair at the same time as these but Amazon canceled that order as out of stock.
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RHYTHM BAND CLAVES were not like the picture and don't sound like the ones that i have seen in the picture.Best Deals for Rhythm Band Claves Economy
these claves were exactly what the description described and what we were looking for. they sound great and are a great addition to the worship at our church!Honest reviews on Rhythm Band Claves Economy
I wasn't expecting a whole lot when I ordered these and was pleasantly surprised at the quality. They sound great and are finished (not raw wood). They are a fantastic low cost percussion item.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Rhythm Band Claves Economy
These claves sound great! I purchased them for a children's music class, and thought about getting rhythm sticks instead, but was glad I chose these. You can't beat the price, and they are a "real" instrument and sound really good.Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Best American Educational Vinyl Algebra 1 Clever Catch Ball, 24" Diameter Deals
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I got this ball to use in my High School remedial Algebra 1 class. I am always looking for different ways to review with them. It is a nice size inflatable ball, larger then I expected. There are 83 questions on the ball ranging from properties, to simplifying equations, functions, and absolute value and inequalities. Be aware, I found several errors on the answer key provided. Not too much of a big deal, since the answers are not printed on the ball, but something that should have been caught in a edit.
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I got this ball to use in my High School remedial Algebra 1 class. I am always looking for different ways to review with them. It is a nice size inflatable ball, larger then I expected. There are 83 questions on the ball ranging from properties, to simplifying equations, functions, and absolute value and inequalities. Be aware, I found several errors on the answer key provided. Not too much of a big deal, since the answers are not printed on the ball, but something that should have been caught in a edit.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
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I was a little worried when I opened the box. I wasn't sure my 2 year old would take to it, but he loves it!!! He plays with it all the time and he has delayed speech and he is copying the sounds and phrases. I couldn't be happier with this product!!
The toy seems pretty sturdy for a toddler tody. My son stood on top of it a few times and it handled his 22 pounds just fine.
A thought for the next version of the MyPad would be to allow the pictures to be interacted with by touch. When my son first started playing with the toy he wanted to press the pictures.
Overall, a fun toy for a toddler.
I felt that some of the words were muffled and difficult to understand. Those items that play music could have been longer to hold the child's attention. Music is wonderful for the brain.
I don't think I would recommend this to every parent of a 6-24 month old. It would depend on the parent and how much they are into electronics. For someone who constantly uses their ipad, iphone, etc. would not find this as stimulating for their child. There are so many aps available for all ages on those devices.
Seems durable for children 12 mo. + Can also see where crumbs and liquids could get stuck and be difficult to sanitize. Kids this age multi task and don't wait until the cookie or drink is done before playing with a toy.
Not sure it offers enough bangs for the buck.
I highly recommend it !
Just like Mom and Dad's.
The myPad has cute images, lights and sounds.
( Sounds are at a volume that's entertaining for kids but not to loud ) A plus for parents!
Very sturdy , light weight toy! Great for a variety of ages.
This makes a wonderful gift !
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I was a little worried when I opened the box. I wasn't sure my 2 year old would take to it, but he loves it!!! He plays with it all the time and he has delayed speech and he is copying the sounds and phrases. I couldn't be happier with this product!!
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My toddler enjoys this toy. He liked pushing the arrows to change which picture was highlighted. When I first gave him the toy, he played with it for about 15 minutes, which is a long time for him.The toy seems pretty sturdy for a toddler tody. My son stood on top of it a few times and it handled his 22 pounds just fine.
A thought for the next version of the MyPad would be to allow the pictures to be interacted with by touch. When my son first started playing with the toy he wanted to press the pictures.
Overall, a fun toy for a toddler.
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I could see this toy being used while waiting for an appointment or in a restaurant to keep the child occupied for a short time. I don't see it as a repeat "go to" toy out of the toy box.I felt that some of the words were muffled and difficult to understand. Those items that play music could have been longer to hold the child's attention. Music is wonderful for the brain.
I don't think I would recommend this to every parent of a 6-24 month old. It would depend on the parent and how much they are into electronics. For someone who constantly uses their ipad, iphone, etc. would not find this as stimulating for their child. There are so many aps available for all ages on those devices.
Seems durable for children 12 mo. + Can also see where crumbs and liquids could get stuck and be difficult to sanitize. Kids this age multi task and don't wait until the cookie or drink is done before playing with a toy.
Not sure it offers enough bangs for the buck.
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Mirari myPad Great high quality toyI highly recommend it !
Just like Mom and Dad's.
The myPad has cute images, lights and sounds.
( Sounds are at a volume that's entertaining for kids but not to loud ) A plus for parents!
Very sturdy , light weight toy! Great for a variety of ages.
This makes a wonderful gift !
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This engages little ones while teaching them little tidbits about each image. The myPad seems to be made well to hold up to young ones and would be a great thing to hand them if they start reaching for your iPad/tablet ;-)Friday, October 17, 2014
Review of Connor's Kits for Kids: Crystal Explosion
I bought this kit for my daughter's 9th birthday and did it with her. We absolutely loved it! We just used hot water from the tap like the instructions said, and had crystals in a couple hours... the other experiments were easy to do as well and created some crystals that look almost like quartz. Really impressed with this kit, I'll definitely be purchasing another.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Buy Replogle Globes Leather Expedition Globe, 12-Inch Diameter
This is a beautiful globe but unfortunately I cannot recommend it due to large flaws that detract from its use.
The first globe I ordered came with a few misaligned latitude lines (which I was willing to overlook), and more importantly, some slits in the leather that looked like they would catch and possibly peel with regular handling. I called Replogle, and, after sharing photos with a helpful employee who seemed genuinely concerned with the issues, was generously offered a replacement ball that arrived via express mail. This new ball is very smooth but has significant misalignment that resulted in cropped names (the first letter of a number of countries in W. Africa and Europe was cropped, sometimes by half) and misaligned country boundaries along the same vertical line.
If you're not looking closely the globe is quite lovely, but cursory inspection turns up a number of flaws that should not appear on a $200 product (especially one meant as a gift). If you're interested in this globe I would encourage you to buy it at a store so you can inspect it and decide if you're willing to live with the flaws. Or try your luck here as I said, Replogle had wonderful customer service and may get these production problems worked out in the future. Until then, I won't be buying another Replogle product unless I see it in person.
The first globe I ordered came with a few misaligned latitude lines (which I was willing to overlook), and more importantly, some slits in the leather that looked like they would catch and possibly peel with regular handling. I called Replogle, and, after sharing photos with a helpful employee who seemed genuinely concerned with the issues, was generously offered a replacement ball that arrived via express mail. This new ball is very smooth but has significant misalignment that resulted in cropped names (the first letter of a number of countries in W. Africa and Europe was cropped, sometimes by half) and misaligned country boundaries along the same vertical line.
If you're not looking closely the globe is quite lovely, but cursory inspection turns up a number of flaws that should not appear on a $200 product (especially one meant as a gift). If you're interested in this globe I would encourage you to buy it at a store so you can inspect it and decide if you're willing to live with the flaws. Or try your luck here as I said, Replogle had wonderful customer service and may get these production problems worked out in the future. Until then, I won't be buying another Replogle product unless I see it in person.
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We have been looking for a quality glode for my upstairs home office, and found it with this globe. The small manual that comes with it helps with really understandng the International date line, time zones, distances and brings World geography into perspectiveBest Deals for Replogle Globes Leather Expedition Globe, 12-Inch Diameter
I ordered this for my husband's birthday... he loves it, I love it! The quality is great, the price was reasonable, and it looks fantastic with our more traditional decor. We both really love the genuine leather material, it's quite nice. The only thing I would have changed is to make the topography texture raised a bit more.Monday, September 29, 2014
Discount Haba Lucky Pirates Game
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My son received this as a birthday present. He will be 4 years old and LOVES this game. I can't even tell you how many times we played it today. It is an easy enough concept to grasp and like all Haba games is excellently crafted. For the price this is a great addition to any game closet. You roll the dice and hop around on six different scene cards collecting treasure. Its cute and a lot of fun for this age. Highly recommend!I am a speech therapist that works with preschool age children. They all LOVE this game! We use it for turn taking, articulation practice ("arrrr!"), and talking about what the pirates are doing as they go around the board. It comes in a small box, doesn't have too many pieces, and doesn't take too long to play. The rules are easy enough for preschool children to understand and remember. I give this game a giant thumbs up!
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My son received this as a birthday present. He will be 4 years old and LOVES this game. I can't even tell you how many times we played it today. It is an easy enough concept to grasp and like all Haba games is excellently crafted. For the price this is a great addition to any game closet. You roll the dice and hop around on six different scene cards collecting treasure. Its cute and a lot of fun for this age. Highly recommend!I am a speech therapist that works with preschool age children. They all LOVE this game! We use it for turn taking, articulation practice ("arrrr!"), and talking about what the pirates are doing as they go around the board. It comes in a small box, doesn't have too many pieces, and doesn't take too long to play. The rules are easy enough for preschool children to understand and remember. I give this game a giant thumbs up!
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Best Bugs World Blocks - 6 insects Deals
We got these bugs to view under my 8 year old son's microscope. They are durable and very interesting to view normally, but even better under the microscope.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Buy POOF-Slinky 0SEA2122 Scientific Explorer Mythbusters Weird World of
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Bought this for my eight year old son. He could do the experiments by himself and enjoyed them. We've bought many other kits that just fell apart. This one was durable and fun. We'll probably pick up a couple for gifts for his friends.
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Bought this for my eight year old son. He could do the experiments by himself and enjoyed them. We've bought many other kits that just fell apart. This one was durable and fun. We'll probably pick up a couple for gifts for his friends.
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My son loves the show, loved playing with this. Fancy packagaing for crafts that could have been bought for under $3.Then you add some of your own. Used it all up in about 4 days.Fragments left here and there. I would buy a book on science experiments and do them, but it was a gift, he loved getting it and playing with it. He is 12.Best Deals for POOF-Slinky 0SEA2122 Scientific Explorer Mythbusters Weird World of
The packaging is great, but not worth the price. There are like 3 experiments in the entire package. Was duped into buying all 3 because of a cheaper price, but not worth it dollar wise. The experiments were cool and fun but repeats of experiments they do in school. Quality of the items in the package is great. I would probably not buy another mythbuster though.Honest reviews on POOF-Slinky 0SEA2122 Scientific Explorer Mythbusters Weird World of
This is a fantastic science kit for young inquiring minds. Nearly all the adults and kids I know loves the show Mythbusters. My nephew had gotten a couple of these Mythbusters science kits and he loves them! This one is fantastic for exploring the power of water.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for POOF-Slinky 0SEA2122 Scientific Explorer Mythbusters Weird World of
My Boys LOVE Mythbusters and this kit is great. My boys are 6 and 9. The 6 year old would not have been able to do the kit by himself, but with the help of his 9 year old brother, they had a blast.Thursday, August 14, 2014
Discount My Mass Kit
I am a Director of Religious Education for grades 1 through 12. Although this is classified as a 'toy', because it has to do with articles used at Mass, I feel that this is more of a teaching tool, and not something to be 'played' with.
Our students in first and second grade will handle these pieces and use them in the proper setting to see how Father uses the real articles at Mass. They will learn the name of each piece, why we use it and what it is used for. Each piece will be handled with respect (so when they get into the 3 grade and beyond, and handle the real articles, the ground work will already have been laid).
In all honesty, we have not yet starting working with the 'Mass Kit' so I do not know how it will hold up. I have handled it so I can tell you that it seems very sturdy, constructed of 'parachute' material, and very well made.
This looks to be a wonderful teaching tool for Religious Education, but once again, I must say, please do not just buy this and let children play with it without proper instruction!
Our students in first and second grade will handle these pieces and use them in the proper setting to see how Father uses the real articles at Mass. They will learn the name of each piece, why we use it and what it is used for. Each piece will be handled with respect (so when they get into the 3 grade and beyond, and handle the real articles, the ground work will already have been laid).
In all honesty, we have not yet starting working with the 'Mass Kit' so I do not know how it will hold up. I have handled it so I can tell you that it seems very sturdy, constructed of 'parachute' material, and very well made.
This looks to be a wonderful teaching tool for Religious Education, but once again, I must say, please do not just buy this and let children play with it without proper instruction!
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I am a catechist for kindergarten students. It is a very well made and worthwhile set that makes learning about the Mass fun! My students went crazy with excitement and it has really helped them take notice of what goes on at Mass and what the priest is doing with all these "dishes"Best Deals for My Mass Kit
Our religious education director loaned us the Mass Kit so we could use it at home. Our son is 7 years old and on the autism spectrum, and we have been trying to get him more interested in mass and church. He loved this kit! He went through each item, touching everything and asking what they were. He liked being able to handle the "hosts" also, since he walks up to communion with us every week. We did end up taking this to mass with us, and he set it all up right next to him in the pew. I gave it 4 stars because I would like the little book to be bigger and I wish the whole kit were a little bit less expensive.Honest reviews on My Mass Kit
We bought this for our son. He asked for one for his birthday. The Mass kit came with everything he needed to play pretend. We found the the felt is heavy, and that the carrying case is very convenient for him to pack up and go. It has been a nice way to teach and him learn about the different parts of the Mass (How and Why the Mass is the way it is). I would recommend this product to others without hesitation. I don't know and don't care if my sons a priest, but he has enjoyed the world of make believe with this product.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for My Mass Kit
We are always looks for ways to enhance our children's Faith development and this kit has to be one of the best things we have purchased for our son (age 4). All of the items are authentic, made of quality material, and entice our son to engage in imaginative play. We highly recommend!
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