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Archive for the ‘Educational Stuff’ Category

September 13th, 2008

Get a Mouse Made Just for Kids

No, I don’t mean a real mouse.  I’m referring to a computer mouse.  In a follow up to my posts earlier this week about computer equipment for kids, today, I’m offering links to some cool mice!
You can follow the links to read about the Little Tikes and IBM Young Explorer Computer System and the Crayola […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

September 11th, 2008

Crayola Colors Keyboard - Perfect for Kids

As a follow up to my post yesterday about the ultra-cool but super expensive Young Explorers Computer System from IBM and Little Tikes, I though I would talk about some more affordable computer equipment for kids this week.  Today’s product - the Crayola Colors Keyboard!
The Crayola Colors Keyboard is intended for children ages 3 […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

September 10th, 2008

Little Tikes Young Explorer Computer System - So Cool!

If I were rich, I would definitely get a Young Explorer Computer system from Little Tikes and IBM for my triplets.  Even with the current free standard shipping promotion going on through the Little Tikes website, this cool product is way, way, way out of my price range.  At $2,599.99, I don’t know many […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

August 30th, 2008

Discovery Store - Great Toys for Tweens and Kids of All Ages

To wrap up Tween Week on PlayLibrary, I’m suggesting an entire store filled with great products for tweens.  Actually, there are great toys, games and products for kids (and adults) of all ages at this store, but since it’s Tween Week, I’ll focus on products for tweens.
I’m talking about the Discovery Channel Store.  Visit the […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

May 28th, 2008

Children’s Summer Bridge Activity Books - Make Summer Educational and Fun!

I’ve written before on PlayLibrary about how I love the products from Lakeshore Learning. Today, I received a great email from Lakeshore Learning announcing a 20% off discount on Summer Bridge Activity Books.
Lakeshore Learning offers award-winning Summer Bridge Activity Books for ages 3-13. The books use activities in language, math, science and more to help […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

May 23rd, 2008

Magnetic USA Map Toy and Counting Toy - Educational and Fun

My kids love to play with the magnetic marble mazes at their pediatrician’s office.  I’ve been thinking of getting them some for months now, but for one reason or another, I’ve never bought them.  Their birthday is coming in a couple of months, and I finally found the right magnetic game.  In fact, I […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

April 29th, 2008

Lakeshore Learning Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-10. 
This just in…..
I got an email from Lakeshore Learning today, which is a great company that offers a huge variety of educational toys, books and more for parents, teachers or schools.  Lakeshore Learning is offering free shipping on purchases of $99 or more (excluding gift cards) to celebrate Teacher Appreciation […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

March 25th, 2008

Leapfrog’s Letter Factory DVD - Teach Your Toddlers the Alphabet in a Snap

I belong to an online forum for parents of triplets.  I spent a lot more time on that forum searching for help when my triplets were first born than I do now, but one of the things I read on that forum a long time ago was a thread about teaching your children the alphabet.  A […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

March 13th, 2008

TheGrandParentZone.com - American Made Toys

TheGrandParentZone.com announces its launch of a new website featuring American Made toys.
“This unique website was the brainchild of baby boomers Fred and Betsy Arnow, who wanted to create a website with the best children’s books, wood toys, and equipment they used most when their now grown-up kids were infants, toddlers, and children.”
Many of the items […]

By Julie -- 3 comments

February 29th, 2008

Vtech - Write and Learn Letter Pad

I am seriously thinking about buying one of these for my youngest child. It’s the Vtech - Write & Learn Letter Pad. He is at that stage where he’s starting to learn to write his letters. The only problem is, he only does it at school. I thought that maybe if I got him […]

By Julie -- 3 comments