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. Joshlin (1 year ago)

    My son would love the Camp Set too!

  2. Apple (1 year ago)

    The Pretend & Play Pizza Party is fun!

  3. renee (1 year ago)

    My daughter would love the fishing set.

  4. renee (1 year ago)

    email subscriber

  5. sam feuss (1 year ago)

    my sweetie would love the camp set as well :)

    thanks!
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  6. sam feuss (1 year ago)

    i subscribe via email

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  7. sam feuss (1 year ago)

    i am you fan in FB
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  8. sarah t (1 year ago)

    my son would love the Pretend & Play® Camp Set

  9. julia (1 year ago)

    like the Pretend & Play® World Traveler

  10. julia (1 year ago)

    email subscriber

  11. Shilo Beedy (1 year ago)

    My son would love the Pretend & Play Camp Set

  12. Jill Myrick (1 year ago)

    My son would love the Play and Pretend Camp Set.
    Thank you so much for the giveaway.

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  13. Jill Myrick (1 year ago)

    I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com.

  14. Jill Myrick (1 year ago)

    I am a fan via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

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  15. Ingrid (1 year ago)

    My kids would love the pretend play fishing set!

  16. Paula Hafner (1 year ago)

    Mine would love the Pretend and Play Birthday Set.

  17. Paula Hafner (1 year ago)

    subscriber to your feed

  18. Jenn S. (1 year ago)

    My kids wold love the pretend and play camping set.

  19. Lindley A (1 year ago)

    My son would definitely love the Cash and Carry wallet playset- thanks!

  20. Lindley A (1 year ago)

    I am a subscriber- thanks!

  21. Lindley A (1 year ago)

    I am a Facebook friend- thanks!

  22. Cindy (1 year ago)

    I like the counting cookies play mat. These are great toys because your child will learn while they are playing

  23. Louis (1 year ago)

    I really like the Pretend & Play® Camp Set

  24. Louis (1 year ago)

    I subscribed to your feed via mail (same as in my profile / this post)

  25. loni (1 year ago)

    The kids would love the Sliceable Fruits & Veggies

  26. Louis (1 year ago)

    friend on FaceBook (Louis Here) :)

  27. Louis (1 year ago)

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  28. shawna (1 year ago)

    I would like the Pretend & Play® Meal Time Play Set

  29. Nick Christie (1 year ago)

    My kids would also adore the Pretend & Play® Fishing Set.

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  32. Kristine (1 year ago)

    I would LOVE the pretend and play fishing set! My fam fishes all the time and I would love to have this for when my new little one (due Sept 4) grows up enough to use it.

    http://www.learningresources.com/product/parents/shop+by+subject/early+learners+-+preschool/imaginative+-+role+play/pretend+-amp-+play–174-++fishing+set.do?search=basic&keyword=pretend+%26+play&sortby=bestSellers&page=1&

  33. Christina (1 year ago)

    My kids would love the camp and cook set

  34. Molly K (1 year ago)

    My son would love the Pretend & Play® Work Belt Tool Set as his dad is a carpenter.

  35. Sheila Hickmon (1 year ago)

    My son would love the Pretend & Play® Fishing Set!

  36. Deb K (1 year ago)

    My grandson would also like the Pretend & Play® Fishing Set

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  40. Deb K (1 year ago)

    I also subscribe with google reader

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  41. Deb K (1 year ago)

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  42. Chrysa (1 year ago)

    I like the camp set!

  43. Angie (1 year ago)

    My kids would love the birthday set! :)

  44. hippie4ever (1 year ago)

    The Pretend and Play fishing set is AWESOME!

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  46. dawn (1 year ago)

    Pretend & Play® Camp Set looks like another one my son would enjoy.
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  47. cynthia layton (1 year ago)

    the mealtime playset

  48. susan smoaks (1 year ago)

    our children would love the Pretend & Play® Camp Set