Educational Toys
Family Fun Announces Toy of the Year Awards
Disney FamilyFun magazine announced today the winners of the 18th annual Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Awards, including those toys that earned a spot on the Top 10 list. This year’s No. 1toy is Invasion of the Bristlebots from Klutz: an activity kit featuring tiny, careening robots kids assemble from toothbrush heads, then use to [...]
28Oct2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 2 comments | Continued
Fun New Toys in the Toy Aisles This Fall
Fall means back to school and back to routines. But it also means that a lot of toys begin making their debut in the toy aisles of retailers nationwide in anticipation of the holiday season.
One of those items that is sure to please animal-loving kids is Dunkadoos by JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
Dunkadoos™ is a plush toy [...]
WordWorld DVD GIVEAWAY
We have extended this giveaway until January 5!
A brand-new study funded by the Department of Education was just released, and concludes that WordWorld officially helps children develop pre-literacy skills. Given the Child Now study stating that only 1 in 8 children’s educational TV programs meet high quality standards, and that by the fourth [...]
26Dec2008 | lipsticktocrayons | 132 comments | Continued
Poingo: Children’s interactive storybook
Poingo is the latest interactive book for children ages 3-7. The interactive part consists of a infrared scanner that resembles a pen that reads mincroscopic symbols throughout the books. The symbols trigger Poingo to provide words, music, or sound through the onboard speaker.
We have the starter set which includes Poingo and two books featuring Cars [...]
Emotes Book and Plush review & giveaway
We’ve got a brand of toys and books that deserve a spot on your holiday shopping list.
Emotes are cyber-beings with human-like emotions who live inside the internet in the land of Emotia. Each one possesses a unique power that corresponds with their distinctive personality. For example, Abash is known as the “The Embarrassed” and [...]
Experimenting with the Solar Science Lab
My kids were so excited about reviewing the Discovery Channel Solar Science Lab since they are always doing their own experiments. Freezing things or making snow are their favorites. Finding frozen bug ice cubes or bowls of frozen colored water in our freezer is a weekly occurrence so I knew the Solar Science Lab would [...]
9Jun2008 | Kristie | Comments Off | Continued
Race to the Finish with K’nex Dueling Racers
As the mom of a very active, “hands on” playful 5 year old, I was thrilled to receive 2 new products from K’nex integrated construction systems. My eager 5 year old was anxious to get started to review the products. What better way to give an honest and straight forward review than to have a [...]
21Apr2008 | Jennifer | Comments Off | Continued
Discovery Kids Tornado Lab rocks!
We live in the Midwest where tornadoes are abundant. My kids are very curious about and afraid of tornadoes so when Parent Bloggers Network offered The Discovery Extreme Weather Tornado Lab I signed right up.
The Tornado lab has been a huge hit at our house. The hands on learning of the cause and effects of [...]
