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the strands of beads spin and span outwards as the circular thing they're attached to spins with wheel rotation. creates a neat visual. well-made, simple engineering. i've given this as a gift, and the mom asked where i got it because even her neighbor's older kids like it. even adults will find it interesting i think. the pricing ($16-$20) is very reasonable as well, considering the quality and fun factor.Thursday, May 1, 2014
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I bought this for a little girl's first B-day present. I was pleased woth the quality, the colors, and the functionality. Being a party for a one year old, there were plenty of other children there ranging from 12 mos. 4 years and I was surprised how much ALL the ages enjoyed it. I was concerned because I wanted to get something that would last and she would want to play with for a long time...this was it! Perfect gift, and again, the quality was wonderful!
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Love these and they are super cute...They are def worth it!!! Kids love them...I love them too hehe hehe!!! Get it.I teach a toddler class called the Turtle room. It was impossible to find any kind of turtle signs, name tags and just general perafanelia... These were a life saver!
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My friend's son recently turned 7, i was therefore in the market for a kids gift. I prefer one's with some kind of educational aspect. After meeting with much success with the Premium kit (mid-level kit) I came back to littleBits for my next kiddo gift.
The Basic kit has fewer bits than the Premium, and is 1/3 cheaper because of it. that said, there looks to be plenty in this kit to get a young engineer started. My friend's kid had in no time created a joy buzzer and proceeded to shake everyone's hands he could manage with it. His mother had not witnessed the devices creation so was an early victim.
My friend appreciated what I had got his son, and I believe will keep him well stocked with bits and projects in which to enable via the bits. I mentioned this in my Premium Kit review, but the real value in this product is in all the crafting the kids can do, then use the bits to bring them to life. LittleBit's website has hundreds of fan submitted projects which kids can research and create. One impressive one i saw was where two young boys had created a basketball dunking robot out of craft paper and littleBits. Whenever the robot made a basket, the crowd lit up and "cheered" via a buzzer. Very clever.
The Basic kit has fewer bits than the Premium, and is 1/3 cheaper because of it. that said, there looks to be plenty in this kit to get a young engineer started. My friend's kid had in no time created a joy buzzer and proceeded to shake everyone's hands he could manage with it. His mother had not witnessed the devices creation so was an early victim.
My friend appreciated what I had got his son, and I believe will keep him well stocked with bits and projects in which to enable via the bits. I mentioned this in my Premium Kit review, but the real value in this product is in all the crafting the kids can do, then use the bits to bring them to life. LittleBit's website has hundreds of fan submitted projects which kids can research and create. One impressive one i saw was where two young boys had created a basketball dunking robot out of craft paper and littleBits. Whenever the robot made a basket, the crowd lit up and "cheered" via a buzzer. Very clever.
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Whether or not your child likes science, they'll probably enjoy this toy. The various parts snap together easily and intuitively in countless combinations, bringing instant gratification and accomplishment. Dig, or rather snap, further, and the combinations begin to reveal the nature of energy, process, system, and cause and effect. Those more crafty out there can easily combine their combinations with boxes and whatnot to create inventions of their own. Really, a brilliant contemporary to the wire and spring electronics kits from our childhood.Best Deals for littleBits Base Kit
This set is awesome! We love things like Legos where you build and create and have an educational element. This is arguable more fun because you get to build creatively and craft (design the the items that go around the electrical piece). We built the doorbell with my 6 year old and two neighbors (ages 8 and 11). It was very easy to follow the instructions and kids caught on quickly to how things worked. I just had to help with the box cutters for building the box housing. There are so many possibilities and could already see the wheels turning on the older kids for what they could create next. My only wish is the magnets that hold the pieces together were a bit stronger. They come apart fairly easily until they're taped down to something. My neighbor is already asking where to get these for her kids for Christmas because they had so much fun. I only wish my electrical engineering classes had been this easy!Buy Learning Resources Totally Tut Math Operations Game
Totally Tut was recommended to me when I mentioned to a friend that my son was needing more math games to play. Before I purchased the game all I knew about it is that it would get the family playing a game that would make everyone think in "numbers". We love the game. Not only does it help with math skills, it is fun. The game can be played with children that can only add and subtract or you can add in multiplication and division. A great game for the entire family.
There definitely needs to be more green tiles. The green tiles are for the level two game with the multiplication/division. There is only 8 tiles with 2 each of 4 numbers.
The 'red' tiles are not red at all, but the same as the orange tiles. Orange tiles are supposed to be answers for the level one game and red tiles are answers for the level two game. The only way you can tell which is which is because of the higher number on the 'red' tiles.
After reading the reviews on this game I was a little dissappointed, but I can make more tiles and keep the 'red' tiles seperate. It isn't as much fun as I thought it was going to be.
I homeschool my children and need lots of fun and educational games.
I believe this games takes the child beyond their basic math table memorization into more of an applied level of math concepts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. I believe this games stretches their critical thinking skills due to the increase in equation variables beyond 2 and the freedom to utilize any operator in combination to make the desired equation result. As some have noted, don't expect this game to help them learn their math tables it will be much too difficult for them, and possibly have an undesirable effect upon their early math psychology.
The manufacturer divides the game into 2 progressive levels of play. Level 1 is for those who can add and subtract. Level 2 is for the combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. However, as a creative parent, you can actually make more levels of play that better suite your childs math knowledge. You could modify the play for other combinations such as, addition only, or addition/subtraction/multiplication so it progresses with the level of the child. You could also limit the size of the result number to make the play easier.
Personally, I do think that this game is better for quick learners, the kids that know their math tables very early K, First, Second and maybe third grade. My suspicion is this game may not hold long interest for a 4th, or 5th grader, but I could be wrong.
How the game works:
Each player has to pick a result number which may be identical or different. This is the value that each player must construct their own 3 multi-numbered, multi-operator equations to equal. Upon building all three equations, the players pyramid will be full.
Example, let's say the result number that a child picked was 10. This number in their pyramid goes at the top. In addition to this result number, they had to initially draw 5 unseen numbers from the pile of color-coded number groups (note: color separated depending on the level of the game to be played). From these 5 numbers they must try to figure out what combination they might be able to make into an equation that would equal this result number (for our example was 10). To win the game they have to build 3 different equations to equal their result number before other players finish their own equations.
The equation nearest the top of their pyramid is the simplest one, requiring only 2 numbers and 1 operator (i.e. plus, minus, multiply, divide). The next equation is a bit more difficult requiring 3 numbers and 2 operators, and at the bottom of the pyramid is the hardest equation which will require 4 numbers and 3 operators to equal the result number. The operators can be mixed depending on the level of play for the child. Back to our example, 10 was the answer result, but say, the child initially drew the numbers 2, 3, 5, 8, and 12 to start. It is their turn so they have to build any equation from these numbers that equals 10. If the child only knows addition, they could build either, 8 + 2 for a 2 number equation at the top row of the pyramid, or better yet, they might choose 2+3+5 for a 3 numbered equation at the middle. Before they build as many equations as their numbers might allow, they spin a dial for various twists to the game (trade a number, steal a number, draw a number, and no new number). Once they build any equations, they get to draw one new number from the pile to add to their remaining stash of numbers to use on their next go around. This process continues until the first player to build all 3 of their equations to equal their own result number wins the game.
The Mind Power of this game:
What I really like about the game is the child must try to process multi-variables (their chosen numbers) and various operators(e.g. single , or a combination) to create their equations. This is very good pre-algebra exercises with the basic numbers and operators. It certainly makes them think beyond their basic memory of the learning math tables 2 number arithmetic with a single operator. For this reason, I am very happy to have the game. I can't say it is the most fun game to play, but it is certainly worth adding to the collection of mind-shaping games for learning with some fun behind them.
More examples of creating equations:
Level 1 (addition/subtraction operators)
You have a result number of 4 which all your equations must equal, and you happen to draw 5 initial numbers that are 1,1,3,7, and 9
You could begin your play by building the most difficult equation first:
9 + 1 + 1 7 = 4
Level 2 (Addition/subtraction/multiplication/division)
You have a result number of 27 which all your equations must equal, and you happen to draw 5 initial numbers that are 1, 3, 5, 8 and 10
You could begin your play by building the most difficult equation first:
8 x 5 10 3 = 27
I hope this is helpful to you in understanding the level of difficulty, the strategy, and the power behind the games ability to make the child think.
Basically, the tile at the top is the answer the children must get with their other tiles. They use two, three or four number tiles, depending on what tier of the pyramid they want to build. They must be the first to fill up their pyramid to win. There's a bit of luck involved. Using the spinner, the kids can steal tiles from other players or trade, get new tiles.
The more challenging game adds in multiplication, division and order of operations, so it can grow with the kids.
One suggestion for improvement with this game is it needs pouches for the tiles, much like the Scrabble pouches. That way, we don't have to start each game trying to flip each and every tile over and mixing them up.
Another thing is the red and orange tiles are exactly the same color. I'm not sure if that's a mistake, but I can't tell them apart. One of them is supposed to be the answer tiles for the more difficult game and the other is for the simple game. Of course, we just have to look at the numbers to distinguish them, but it would be nice if they were color coded as the instruction manual says they are.
I think this is a terrific learning game. I can't believe it's not more well known. Maybe it is, but I'm out of the loop. Every family with kids should own it, and definitely teachers in the classroom for rainy day game days or afterschool centers. It's not just learning. It's fun!
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This game could be more fun if they had taken more care in the production. It says ages 6 and up. The operation tiles should be more accurately stamped. When they are placed on the board the multiplication and addition signs are crooked making them look like the incorrect operation (the plus looks like a multiplication). This is confusing for a young child just learning his/her math facts.There definitely needs to be more green tiles. The green tiles are for the level two game with the multiplication/division. There is only 8 tiles with 2 each of 4 numbers.
The 'red' tiles are not red at all, but the same as the orange tiles. Orange tiles are supposed to be answers for the level one game and red tiles are answers for the level two game. The only way you can tell which is which is because of the higher number on the 'red' tiles.
After reading the reviews on this game I was a little dissappointed, but I can make more tiles and keep the 'red' tiles seperate. It isn't as much fun as I thought it was going to be.
I homeschool my children and need lots of fun and educational games.
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We really like this game. I bought it as a fun way to work on math skills. My son really enjoys it. It's a game of skill, but there is also luck involved which keeps it exciting. It is a fun way to hone math skills. The only complaint I have is that some of the playing pieces needed to be glued back together when we received it.Honest reviews on Learning Resources Totally Tut Math Operations Game
I believe that this game should be played once children are very comfortable with their math tables. A math table being all the combinations of two 0-9 numbers with an operator (i.e. +, -, *, /). To utilize more power within the game, it helps if they know double digit subtraction and addition as well.I believe this games takes the child beyond their basic math table memorization into more of an applied level of math concepts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. I believe this games stretches their critical thinking skills due to the increase in equation variables beyond 2 and the freedom to utilize any operator in combination to make the desired equation result. As some have noted, don't expect this game to help them learn their math tables it will be much too difficult for them, and possibly have an undesirable effect upon their early math psychology.
The manufacturer divides the game into 2 progressive levels of play. Level 1 is for those who can add and subtract. Level 2 is for the combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. However, as a creative parent, you can actually make more levels of play that better suite your childs math knowledge. You could modify the play for other combinations such as, addition only, or addition/subtraction/multiplication so it progresses with the level of the child. You could also limit the size of the result number to make the play easier.
Personally, I do think that this game is better for quick learners, the kids that know their math tables very early K, First, Second and maybe third grade. My suspicion is this game may not hold long interest for a 4th, or 5th grader, but I could be wrong.
How the game works:
Each player has to pick a result number which may be identical or different. This is the value that each player must construct their own 3 multi-numbered, multi-operator equations to equal. Upon building all three equations, the players pyramid will be full.
Example, let's say the result number that a child picked was 10. This number in their pyramid goes at the top. In addition to this result number, they had to initially draw 5 unseen numbers from the pile of color-coded number groups (note: color separated depending on the level of the game to be played). From these 5 numbers they must try to figure out what combination they might be able to make into an equation that would equal this result number (for our example was 10). To win the game they have to build 3 different equations to equal their result number before other players finish their own equations.
The equation nearest the top of their pyramid is the simplest one, requiring only 2 numbers and 1 operator (i.e. plus, minus, multiply, divide). The next equation is a bit more difficult requiring 3 numbers and 2 operators, and at the bottom of the pyramid is the hardest equation which will require 4 numbers and 3 operators to equal the result number. The operators can be mixed depending on the level of play for the child. Back to our example, 10 was the answer result, but say, the child initially drew the numbers 2, 3, 5, 8, and 12 to start. It is their turn so they have to build any equation from these numbers that equals 10. If the child only knows addition, they could build either, 8 + 2 for a 2 number equation at the top row of the pyramid, or better yet, they might choose 2+3+5 for a 3 numbered equation at the middle. Before they build as many equations as their numbers might allow, they spin a dial for various twists to the game (trade a number, steal a number, draw a number, and no new number). Once they build any equations, they get to draw one new number from the pile to add to their remaining stash of numbers to use on their next go around. This process continues until the first player to build all 3 of their equations to equal their own result number wins the game.
The Mind Power of this game:
What I really like about the game is the child must try to process multi-variables (their chosen numbers) and various operators(e.g. single , or a combination) to create their equations. This is very good pre-algebra exercises with the basic numbers and operators. It certainly makes them think beyond their basic memory of the learning math tables 2 number arithmetic with a single operator. For this reason, I am very happy to have the game. I can't say it is the most fun game to play, but it is certainly worth adding to the collection of mind-shaping games for learning with some fun behind them.
More examples of creating equations:
Level 1 (addition/subtraction operators)
You have a result number of 4 which all your equations must equal, and you happen to draw 5 initial numbers that are 1,1,3,7, and 9
You could begin your play by building the most difficult equation first:
9 + 1 + 1 7 = 4
Level 2 (Addition/subtraction/multiplication/division)
You have a result number of 27 which all your equations must equal, and you happen to draw 5 initial numbers that are 1, 3, 5, 8 and 10
You could begin your play by building the most difficult equation first:
8 x 5 10 3 = 27
I hope this is helpful to you in understanding the level of difficulty, the strategy, and the power behind the games ability to make the child think.
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Totally Tut is an excellent game. I love it and so do my kids. There two levels. We only play on the easier level, because my daughter is six and she wouldn't understand order of operations. It is a challenge; but she can do it, and sometimes, she wins!Basically, the tile at the top is the answer the children must get with their other tiles. They use two, three or four number tiles, depending on what tier of the pyramid they want to build. They must be the first to fill up their pyramid to win. There's a bit of luck involved. Using the spinner, the kids can steal tiles from other players or trade, get new tiles.
The more challenging game adds in multiplication, division and order of operations, so it can grow with the kids.
One suggestion for improvement with this game is it needs pouches for the tiles, much like the Scrabble pouches. That way, we don't have to start each game trying to flip each and every tile over and mixing them up.
Another thing is the red and orange tiles are exactly the same color. I'm not sure if that's a mistake, but I can't tell them apart. One of them is supposed to be the answer tiles for the more difficult game and the other is for the simple game. Of course, we just have to look at the numbers to distinguish them, but it would be nice if they were color coded as the instruction manual says they are.
I think this is a terrific learning game. I can't believe it's not more well known. Maybe it is, but I'm out of the loop. Every family with kids should own it, and definitely teachers in the classroom for rainy day game days or afterschool centers. It's not just learning. It's fun!
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I ordered the D1 drums for my 4 year old for christmas and I received it yesterday and assembled it last night. No instructions were provided but I was able to find general instructions online. The assemble was pretty easy and actual sort of fun once I got the hang of it. The quality and sound seem to be pretty good and they look very sharp. The only con I can find so far is the quality of the bass pedal and the high hat pedal. Looks like they're just pressed sheet metal. We'll see how they hold up to 4 year old stomping on them. This is the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. So far I'm impressed and I can't wait to see my son's face on Christmas morning
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I bought this for my sons 3rd birthday (I know he is still young but he is high energy and loves drums), I wanted something a little better then the first acts set and this set is great! It looks Great and the sound is great quality also! I had a brother in law who is a drummer to assemble it because otherwise I would have been lost(as others said there are no directions) but I'm very pleased with this purchase, if your looking for a starter drum set this is the one you want.Best Deals for ddrum D1 JR Complete 5-piece Drum Set, Black
This is a great set of drums for a kid who wants more than the First Act clumsy drum set. It's solid, looks fabulous and my kid is enjoying it! I also bought it just before Christmas from Amazon when they had it on the Deals, great price! I agree, thought it would come with directions, but thankfully you can find them online.Honest reviews on ddrum D1 JR Complete 5-piece Drum Set, Black
Bought for my 7 yr old. Not sure how interested he is in it. I assembled it in about 2 hrs with tuning and all. Seems to be a good quality little kit for the priceFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for ddrum D1 JR Complete 5-piece Drum Set, Black
I bought these for a four year old. I've been hauling them back and forth to drum lessons for 5 months and considering this they are holding up very well.Cheap Parents Magazine Bee Bop Band
Great toy, bought for a friend's daughter's 2nd birthday & it was a hit. This one is priced about twice what I paid at a Target store for the same toy, so check your local "Tarzhay" before you spend over $40!
We've had the toy through three years and two children (who play roughly), and other than a few stickers that my daughter has added to the set, they're like new.
When I got this, it also included a coupon for a free year's subscription to Parents magazine. That was a definite positive, and I enjoyed the magazine not enough to renew it at the end, but enough to read it cover to cover for the year I had it.
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I love that the instruments are brightly colored and fun. It's also fantastic that they store within the drum itself (with space for other instruments; we use the drum to store all the music toys we can, and there's enough room). The drum can be worn around your little one's neck, and my daughter has worn it as a drum, as a pretend container for snacks when she was pretending to be a vendor at a baseball game, and as a snack bowl with easy access so it has more potential than you'd expect!We've had the toy through three years and two children (who play roughly), and other than a few stickers that my daughter has added to the set, they're like new.
When I got this, it also included a coupon for a free year's subscription to Parents magazine. That was a definite positive, and I enjoyed the magazine not enough to renew it at the end, but enough to read it cover to cover for the year I had it.
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6 of 7 eggs have hatched over the last two days. Super easy!!!! Another 7 started! I will upgrade to the larger model in a years time when this flock is producing enough eggs to do so. The $50 styrofoam thing is a piece of junk, this is the ticket!
I use this model as an incubator, hatcher and brooder for the first week of two and have raised cockatiels, parakeets and bourkes from day one in it. You can turn down the temperature and this machine is exact to the degree, egg checks are no problem as it manages to get the temperature back up within a minute or two, humidity is great with the reservoir... And it even makes a good brooder for really tiny species. It saved many abandoned or cracked eggs/chicks for me ...
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I incubate parrot and parakeet eggs this incubator is the best I have used so far ( and I have owned a grumbach!)I cannot say anything about the auto turn as I prefer to turn the eggs manually due to the small size of most of my eggs.I use this model as an incubator, hatcher and brooder for the first week of two and have raised cockatiels, parakeets and bourkes from day one in it. You can turn down the temperature and this machine is exact to the degree, egg checks are no problem as it manages to get the temperature back up within a minute or two, humidity is great with the reservoir... And it even makes a good brooder for really tiny species. It saved many abandoned or cracked eggs/chicks for me ...
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it worked just as expected and got no problems in using it. it is easy to setup and runs smoothly.Honest reviews on Brinsea Mini Advance Hatching Egg Incubator
I used this incubator to hatch serama chicken eggs I got off eBay. I received 8 eggs of which 6 were fertile and 5 hatched. The incubator never missed a beat and the chicks that hatched were healthy and perfect. Seramas eggs are supposedly delicate and can be difficult to hatch in an incubator but I never had any problems with the ones that went to term. Two eggs pipped on day 18 and hatched on day 19 and the other three pipped on day 19 and hatched on day 20. All I did was add water to one half of the water reservoir during incubation then to both halves of the reservoir when the eggs were within 2 days of hatching and the incubator and chicks did the rest. I'm looking forward to hatching more eggs. For the price this is really an amazing incubator that's packed full of features.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Brinsea Mini Advance Hatching Egg Incubator
I love this incubator. It helps me limit how many eggs I hatch :) Every egg that I have put in has hatched! Love this thing, I know and trust that I can set it and forget it! It almost surprises me when i see a little chick in there waiting for me, becuase I always just forget I even set it up.
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