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Kasey the Kinderbot (Fisher-Price, age 3-7, $65) There are so many fun features about Kasey that children of all ages are impressed. Kasey has more than 40 learning skills, including reading, math, phonics, singing, dancing, and more! Our parent reviewers think this is one of the greatest toys to come along -- it's so much fun that the kids don't even realize it's an educational toy! Kasey's going to be a big hit this Christmas. |
 Cariboo
(Cranium, age 3-6, $16.95) This is a great educational game for children as young as 3. Players
match drawings on cards and open magic doors to look for hidden balls. Kids get excited when they find the last ball
and open the treasure chest! The game teaches color and shape recognition as well as some numbers.
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Crayola Crayon Maker
 (Binney
& Smith, ages 8 and up, $24.99).
If you or your
grandchildren have been tossing out bits and pieces
of old
crayons, stop now. With this kit, your grandchildren can make
brand
new crayons! The Crayola Crayon Maker melts down your
old crayons and
turns them into new ones. You can even melt
colors together to make new
shades. It's safe and fun -- a great
gift.
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 Smart Mouth
(Binary
Arts, ages 8 and up, $14.99) Can you think on your toes? This shout-it-out word game is as much
fun for kids as it is for adults. Create a word that starts and ends with the letters you see on two tiles. The first
person who shouts out a word of five or more letters wins the tiles, and the person with the most tiles
wins. It's a great language builder. There are also tips for teachers or parents
to make this more educational than it already is!
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 Talking Clever Clock
(Learning
Resources, ages 4 and up, $34.95) According to our tester, a
kindergarten teacher, this clock is really well made, very sturdy and well
thought out. The children had a great time using it. Here's
some more information about the product: The Talking Clever Clock teaches kids how to tell time, read a clock, say the
time, and solve time problems. The product includes a digital clock faces, an analog face with movable hands,
a stopwatch feature, problems and quizzes, and an answer button that enables kids to check their solutions.
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Buy It Right Shopping Game
 (Learning
Resources, ages 6 and up, $19.95). .
We're waiting for our reviewers to report, but meanwhile, here's some info about the product: This math game teaches kids about numbers and money values as they "buy" and "sell" items with other players. Kids learn to set prices, add money, and make change. Includes a calculator and play money. For 2-4 players. |
Math Mat Challenge Game
 (Learning
Resources, ages 3-6, $29.95)
According to our teacher-reviewer this product is a great idea. it's very similar to the game Twister. She liked the fact that it helped her students with adding and subtracting. She said that the kids had a lot of fun and forgot that they were actually learning. Here's some info about the product: This electronic floor mat teaches numbers, adding, and subtracting through drill-style quizzes at two skill levels. Kids stand on the mat and step on the numbers that match their answers to each problem. The more they get right, the faster the time pressure, and the more quick-footed the player needs to be. |
