Fun & Games

Stretch their thinking skills with Think-ets

By megret | May 27, 2009 at 1:35 pm | 19 comments

Want a portable game/activity that has endless possibilities for creativity and skill sharpening? Try tossing in Think-ets on your next trip....to the beach, to a restaurant, to wherever! Think-ets is small and seemingly simple, but the more you explore what all...

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Little Jet Set – Making all kinds of travel more fun!

By megret | April 23, 2009 at 8:18 pm | No comments

(Photo from stock.xchng) Any parent knows that traveling with kids can be super fun....but also a little tricky. The destination is sublime...but getting there, sometimes, is a bit of a challenge. Whether it's by car, train, boat, or plane, kids can feel bored, restricted,...

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Learning Resources’ Pretend & Play Sets

By megret | April 20, 2009 at 3:18 pm | 55 comments

We've been a fan of Learning Resources for a while now, using several of their products in our preschooling-at-home, as well as relying on their superior products for the kids for playtime, as well as gifts for little friends! New for spring from Learning Resources are...

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I See Three – A “magic” matching game!

By megret | April 10, 2009 at 6:52 am | 11 comments

Does your child love to play memory/matching games? Mine do. Our youngest (2-1/2) is eerily good at it. She's beat all four of us in matching games, not just once, but several times. Just participating in a matching-type game stretches little ones' brains....but combine...

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Fifty preschool favorites in one terrific set!

By megret | April 1, 2009 at 11:41 am | 62 comments

I am super, super excited to tell you about Scholastic's newest Storybook Treasures release: My Very First Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics: Preschool Stories! Finally, in one box set (on 7 DVDs), fifty of the most beloved storybook classics for children of preschool age,...

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Can-Do Roo: Moving and Learning!

By megret | March 17, 2009 at 7:55 am | 25 comments

We recently received a fun game to review from Patch Products. The game? It's called Can-Do Roo, and it's not only a huggable blue kangaroo, but it's a learning tool, as well! "Anything Roo Can Do, You Can Do, Too!" is the game's main idea. Parents of toddlers and...

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How well do you know your A to Zs?

By megret | December 18, 2008 at 7:14 am | 45 comments

I love word games. For parties, on the computer, or just with my husband, I will always choose a "wordy" game if I have the choice. One of my all-time favorite word games is Scattergories. I was hooked when it first came out! And now, there's Electronic A to Z Junior by...

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