Learning Resources Pretend & Play: Review + Giveaway

By megret | July 27, 2010 at 2:21 pm | 129 comments | Educational, For the Kids, Fun & Games

This past weekend, we were able to attend a friend’s birthday party that was “fire truck” themed. G was able to sit up inside of a real live fire truck — and the buttons, controls, hose knobs, and switches were oh-so-appealing and cool!

It’s no secret that kids love to pretend to be their favorite community workers — more specifically, rescue workers.

That’s why I’m so excited to tell you that Learning Resources recently debuted yet another installment in their super-fun “Pretend & Play” line: The Pretend & Play Emergency Rescue Set!

The Pretend & Play Emergency Rescue Set would be an educational and fun addition to a playroom’s dress-up bin OR a primary classroom! The set includes:

* A helmet (with working light and siren sounds)
* A pretend hammer, ax, and pick
* A pretend walkie talkie
* A megaphone
* A fire extinguisher
* A firefighter’s vest with detachable badge

It’s so fun to watch the kids don this firefighter’s costume and “take charge.”

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The props are sturdy and varied for lots of creative play.

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The included parents’ safety guide includes activities to help build your child’s awareness of fire safety. This kit is a great jump-off point to help you sit down as a family and discuss fire safety rules, fire prevention, and escape plans.

You can purchase the Learning Resources Pretend & Play Emergency Rescue Set from Learning Resources’ online store for $27.99, or check at any of these other retailers for product availability.

Win it! Courtesy of Learning Resources, one of you can win your own Pretend & Play Emergency Rescue Set!

Here’s how to enter:

1) MANDATORY: In a comment below, tell me what other Pretend & Play set offered by Learning Resources your kids would adore!

2) For a second entry, subscribe to Muse Reviews’ feed OR subscribe via email — tell me in a separate comment if you’re a new subscriber or already a subscriber.

3) For a third entry, become friends with Muse Reviews on Facebook, then tell me you did so in a separate comment below.

4) For a fourth entry, twitter about this contest using @MuseReviews within your tweet, then tell me in a separate comment that you twittered! (Only one tweet per person per contest, please.)

I’ll close the contest next Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US mailing addresses only. Good luck!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

Congrats to the winner, #9, Laura Pita!

FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

129 Comments

  1. susan smoaks (1 year ago)

    email subscriber

  2. susan smoaks (1 year ago)

    fb fan tony l smoaks

  3. kathy pease (1 year ago)

    i like the Pretend & Play® Doctor Set

  4. kathy pease (1 year ago)

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  5. kathy pease (1 year ago)

    friend on facebook Kathy L Pease

  6. Gianna (1 year ago)

    Pretend & Play® Meal Time Play Set

  7. amy d (1 year ago)

    pretend and play royal palace!
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  8. Jen M (1 year ago)

    My son would love the fishing set!

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  9. wendi (1 year ago)

    My son would love the pretend & Play Explorerr Set

  10. abi (1 year ago)

    pretend picnic set is nice. actually, hard choice

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  11. kimberley morgan (1 year ago)

    My child would love LOVE the Meal Time Play Set.

  12. Francine Anchondo (1 year ago)

    my child would like Pretend & Play® Meal Time Play Set

  13. Happi Shopr (1 year ago)

    Pretend & Play® Space Station for my nephew!

  14. Rachel C (1 year ago)

    The bakery looks like lots of fun!

  15. Rachel C (1 year ago)

    I’m an email subscriber

  16. Michelle H. (1 year ago)

    I like the Pretend & Play® Doctor Set.

  17. Michelle H. (1 year ago)

    Email subscriber.

  18. Carrie Z (1 year ago)

    the bakery set because my son is so into cooking with me right now!

  19. Carrie (1 year ago)

    my sonwould love the tool belt/tool set or the birthday set

  20. Carrie (1 year ago)

    email subscriber

  21. Carrie (1 year ago)

    sent friend request on fb

  22. tina reynolds (1 year ago)

    my son would also love the Pretend & Play® Camp Set thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  23. tina reynolds (1 year ago)

    i subscribe thanks

  24. tina reynolds (1 year ago)

    facebook fan (mrstinareynolds)

  25. DanV (1 year ago)

    We’d also like the Pretend & Play® Birthday Set

  26. Donna K (1 year ago)

    I would like the Pretend & Play® Doctor Set

  27. Donna K (1 year ago)

    subscriber

  28. Donna K (1 year ago)

    friend on facebook