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3-D Space Projector
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Product: 3-D Space Projector
Company: Uncle Milton
[Recipient of the 2005 Cool Product Award]

3D is an effect that fascinates children of all ages. Using 3D imagery, this space projector by Uncle Milton seems to hang space right in front of you. Add the special touch of the synchronized audio tour and your have your own virtual tour of space to enjoy any time.

The Uncle Milton 3D Space Projector features 25 still photos of space and an audio assistant that accompanies each one, on cd format. This combination is terrific for captivating the audience and educating them at the same time. Learning astronomy was never this much fun when I was growing up.

The projector is fully adjustable. You may set the projection angle to view the images on the ceiling or on your walls, each giving a different effect. Simply set it up, use the focus settings to get a clear, crisp image, put on a pair of the 3D glasses that come with it, turn on the CD and then sit back and enjoy the space tour of a lifetime. Children 9 and above should have no problem operating the 3D Space Projector on their own, but under the age of 9 we recommend adult assistance.

The set comes complete with 2 pairs of 3D glasses, the projector, and 25 slides depicting planets, comets and other items found in space, that are on strips to place inside of the projector to run through. The set comes with a nice case to keep your slides in good condition, when not in use. The required 3 C batteries are not included.

This set is not expensive to purchase, but worth its weight in gold for the fun children will have using it.

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35" X-Treme Wings Hi-Performance Glider
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Product: 35" X-Treme Wings Hi-Performance Glider
Company: X Concepts
The 35" X-Treme Wings Hi-Performance Glider packs a powerful punch when it comes to performance. The airframe is made of graphite and is very lightweight. This glider swoops, soars, towers above everything in site and does all of this will true grace and elegance. You can adjust the weight and for stunts, to ensure the performance you desire.

Loved by every child who lays their hands on it, this is a sure bet when it comes to wanting a product the receiver will enjoy. Children and adults alike will be impressed with its performance.

Coming in sizes from 30 - 50" span, there is a size suited for every age and style preference. They also have multiple style patterns to choose from, so you have all of the choices needed to ensure you have the perfect glider suited for you.

Caution is given for younger children. These gliders are made for performance and not to withstand abuse. Please supervise children when they use them, as they are broken easily if rough play is involved. Best suited for children 8 - 10 or above, who can use care when using a performance toy such as this.

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Bible History Through Notebooking
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Product: Bible History Through Notebooking
Company: Hold That Thought
Children love to create. Hold That Thought has developed a way to capture that enthusiasm and use it as a springboard to learning history and geography, using a hands on approach that allows a child to actively participate in their education rather than simply learning from preformed text in a book.

Hold That Thought CD's provide meaningful lessons, filled with fun and engaging activities. Children work their way through the many sheets provided and then place these in their very own notebooks that they create and refer back to when all of the lessons are done.

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My Bible Book Grade K: Youngsters will enjoy combining these lessons with Bible story time or Devotion time at home or in Sunday school. They will engage in activities such as hearing the stories presented and then coloring the sheets and practicing their writing skills by writing out the corresponding verses. This cd combines 57 Old Testament lessons and 73 New testament lessons into one delightful package that all kindergarteners will enjoy and learn by.

Bible & Church History Sheets Grades 1-2: This series brings prominent church historians into view for the young student. Through a series of lessons and worksheets they will come to know the experiences had by those who have gone before and will gain a new appreciation for the christian heritage we hold dear. They will be introduced to scripture text as well as lessons about those people who helped to shape religion into what it is today. A great combination of learning experiences will be found in this great cd. Comes with 52 Old Testament sheets, 68 New Testament sheets, and 81 Church History sheets.

Bible History Sheets 3rd Grade +: This series of lessons contained on one powerfully packed cd brings the Bible to life in a new and real way for children in grades 3 and beyond. Depending on their level of research skills and attention span in this area, a child can gain much background knowledge on what they read in the scriptures. Now they will have the tools before them to learn the inside story behind the written words of the Bible. This will help your child to become more interested in the Bible as they wish to explore for a richer experience and deeper understanding. Comes with over 240 sheets, which includes first draft work sheets.

Church History 4th Grade +: This cd offers a great introductory foundation to understanding ones faith and christian heritage. Children will now learn the journey of those who have gone before them and have a greater passion for their beliefs, knowing what it took to bring us to where we are today. Comes with over 240 sheets, which include biographical and event sheets, charts and maps.

Old Testament Sheets 4th Grade +: This cd offers a look at the old testament from the 6 days of creation forward. Biblical references are used in context with what is being discovered in the journey taken using this software. This gives a closer look at the old testament, without leaving a child to walk through all of the thees and thous and begats that so easily beset them. Comes with 242 event sheets and 81 charts and maps.

New Testament Sheets 4th Grade +: In this study students will read from the scriptures and learn to use the information they are receiving from the Bible, to then create reports and reflections on what they are learning. Charts and maps will tie in with the lessons as they go and there are reference sheets to show them what is expected and how to do it. This is a great way to see the word and then use the word, to greatly enhance the learning experience. Comes with 225 event sheets and 31 charts and maps to chart Paul’s missionary journeys.

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Chalk Fun
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Product: Chalk Fun
Company: Life Of The Party
Chalk this one up as a whole lot of fun! Maybe this is how the name CHALK FUN came into being. A GREAT product we cannot get enough of. Our kids have had so much fun with this set, from the moment it arrived. They truly cannot get enough! They have been chalk crazed for a few days now.

With this kit, By LIFE OF THE PARTY, kids create their own chalk, using the mixture provided within the kit. Then they place it into the mold of their choice and leave it to dry. When they return, they now have their own, personalized chalk, created by their own hands.

Now they can find the closest sidewalk, and create their own designs there! Instead of just having lines drawn in the sidewalk, if they use the press and smudge (grind/turn) technique my kids did, they can get the impression of their molded creation for all to experience in color. It is not a perfect depiction but close enough they can identify it as their ladybug or dragonfly. Of course, they can use it as normal chalk too, to make their own designs as they would with a normal stick of chalk. However, knowing they made this chalk, adds to the fun of using it.

The kit comes with everything included to make 8 jumbo sized chalk cubes. That is a lot of chalk and enough to last for hours of outdoor play. Even in the cold weather we have been having, they bundle up and head out to use it.

This is a definite winner! Life Of The Party is showing a great taste in kits they offer. Check their site for other fine products and be sure to pick up a CHALK FUN kit to enjoy right away!

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Christian Kids Explore Biology
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Product: Christian Kids Explore Biology
Company: Bright Ideas Press
Christian Kids Explore Biology, by Bright Ideas Press, offers an unequivocal approach to science for children in grades 3-6, though it can be scaled down to fit all elementary aged children.

Written in a very teaching friendly manner, this book offers a full year of science curriculum from a christian perspective. Very appropriate for Christian Schools, Home Schools or add on learning activities for at home use. Highly recommended for those who use the classical approach to education.

This curriculum includes 35 lessons containing teaching lessons, coloring pages, memorization lists, hands on activities, reviews, writing assignments, ideas for at home activities and field trips and also includes a supplemental book list.

While this curriculum gives a full disclosure of information for the lessons being taught, it does not inundate the student with so much added information that is becomes overwhelming. They will be well versed in the topic, but still interested when they are finished. This is not always the case with science curriculum.

Bright Ideas also offers an online bulletin board for those who use this curriculum, to share ideas and approaches in teaching with this wonderful tool. Use of the bulletin board is absolutely free.

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Clicker Puppy
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Product: Clicker Puppy DVD & Clicker
Company: Doggone Crazy
Clicker Puppy: a 48 minute dvd that offers a wonderful approach to training your pet puppy or full grown dog. By rewarding the good behavior and the following of commands, canines learn to do what is requested of them easily and without fear or threat. Negative feedback is not used, as bad behavior is simply ignored.

This training method shows you how to click your way to your happiness and your dog's obedience. As they get "closer" to the objective or goal, you click the clicker, as if you are saying " you are getting warmer " ... If they move away, you simply do not click. Then when they meet the goal, you click and reward them with a treat.

Consistency is the key with any training method, and so it is with Clicker Training. You must repeat the action over and over until they meet your request before you have even asked it of them.

Once they firmly have the clicker method down, you then mix in voice commands or hand signals. Combining these with the clicker, will lead your canine to remarkable response times and will make of your pet a fine companion that you can be proud of.

The DVD comes with a clicker, so you will be all set to follow the examples you watch on the DVD. The photographer films children from the ages of 5 on up, interacting with puppies from 8 weeks to 5 months old. Some of these dogs have never had any form of training prior, others have received multiple sessions of other methods of training. All show equal levels of progress in learning the clicker method and all respond quickly and very well.

It is a fun DVD to watch, even though it is meant to teach you. The pups are so cute and the children interacting with them is entertaining to watch.

Children and adults alike will benefit from this DVD and be able to follow the guidelines set forth quickly and easily.

Easy to learn for both owner and pet
Reinforces good behavior, ignores bad
Non aggressive training
Train solo or in a group


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Dinosaur Holiday CD   [AWARD WINNER - 2006]
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Product: Dinosaur Holiday CD
Company: Museum Music
[Recipient of the 2006 Bronze Award]       |       [Press Release]


Learning to the beat of the music ...

Snappy, Catchy, Christmas tunes, with a special remake that is sometimes silly, but oh so fun! These fun songs from old have been recreated into songs about Dinosaurs. With tunes we all know and love, children will easily catch on to the new words, which will not only teach them a lot about the different dinosaurs told of in the songs, but will also create a love for this creature from long ago.

Using Science based information, as well as imagination, these songs have been crafted to be a lot of fun, and thought provoking. These songs share everything from where the dinosaurs lived, to what they ate. Some of the songs share conversations between dinosaurs, some are set to a narrators song version of what life as a dinosaur may have been like ... Each song is unique in style and lessons taught, but each is equally compelling and fun. Many of them have finger snapping beats, such as jingle bells (which is now Hey, Duck Bills!), and Deck The Halls (which is now Deck The Halls With Stegosaurus).

Voice clarity and even tones, make the performers each stand out as they share the songs with the listener. One of the voices sounded to us as though he had walked out of the Lion King movie. All done in a very creative way, that embraces the subject with passion and loyalty.

The poem at the end is a real treat. A twist to The Night Before Christmas ... this one will be enjoyed by the whole family, and you won't have to wait for Christmas for it to be fun.

Give your holidays a new twist, and join the Duck Bills, Brachiosaur, Pliosaur, Pterodactyl, Dryosaur, Raptor and more, on this fun journey into the ancient past, through the medium of music. I have never heard an even similar remake - this is a unique piece of work that has earned its place in the music world.

Children ages 4 and up should love this. What a great addition to dinosaur studies in homeschool environments, and in public schools. Add this as a special touch to your class dinosaur studies and watch the faces in the room light up, and they can easily and quickly relate to the tunes and will quickly pick up on the fun new twist they are hearing.

We all learn the words to the songs we listen to. When children learn the words of these songs, they will then be learning more about the creatures being told of in the song. Though the songs are done to the tunes of Christmas Carols, they can be enjoyed again and again, year round.

The songs literally bring the dinosaurs to life in front of your imagination. The detail they have been able to add, is terrific. You can picture the settings and the characters, as the singers share their wonderful stories set to music.

Check their site to hear pieces of some of these great songs!

TRACK LIST:
  1. Ann Hampton Callaway - HEY, DUCK BILLS! (to the tune of Jingle Bells)
  2. Maureen McGovern - HARK! THE PTERODACTYLS SING (to the tune of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)
  3. Brad Oscar - DINO DINO DINO (to the tune of I Have a Little Dreidel)
  4. Karen Ziemba - MARCH OF THE FIRECRACKER (to the tune of The March from THE NUTCRACKER)
  5. Chuck Cooper - DINOSAURS (to the tune of Kum Ba Yah)
  6. The Evergreen Choir - THE ALLOSAURUS CHORUS (to the tune of the Hallelujah Chorus from the MESSIAH)
  7. Victoria Clark - DINOSAUR AULD LANG SYNE (to the tune of Auld Lang Syne)
  8. John Cullum - GOOD PALEO SCIENTISTS (to the tune of Good King Wenceslas)
  9. Karen Ziemba - HERE WE GO A FOSSILING (to the tune of Here We Come a Wassailing)
  10. Shuler Hensley - THE FIRST BRONTOSAUR (to the tune of The First Noel)
  11. Donna Murphy - DECK THE HALLS WITH STEGOSAURUS (to the tune of Deck the Halls)
  12. The Evergreen Choir - WE WISH YOU A DINO HOLIDAY (to the tune of We Wish You A Merry Christmas)
  13. BONUS TRACK! THE DINOSAURS' NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (an original poem, read by Al Roker)


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History & Geography Notebooking
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Product: History & Geography Notebooking
Company: Hold That Thought
Children love to create. Hold That Thought has developed a way to capture that enthusiasm and use it as a springboard to learning history and geography, using a hands on approach that allows a child to actively participate in their education rather than simply learning from preformed text in a book.

Hold That Thought CD's provide meaningful lessons, filled with fun and engaging activities. Children work their way through the many sheets provided and then place these in their very own notebooks that they create and refer back to when all of the lessons are done.

We have enjoyed the review and encourage you to check out the many titles below that they offer. Please visit their site to view more in depth details for the titles you have interest in. This is one product you will find well worth the investment.

US and World History Grades 1-2: This CD paves the way for future lessons in history, as students embark on a journey through past times, to discover events and people related to our worlds historical foundations. When they are done with this series, they will have a complete and compelling notebook of historical facts that will bring to them an understanding of events and people like never before. This cd contains over 600 worksheets for them to enjoy. These include coloring sheets as well as writing lessons and other various engaging activities that all tie in to what is being learned in that segment. This CD comes with 333 Biographical Sheets, 154 Event Sheets and 140 Maps.

History Volume 1 Grades 3+: Brings history to students in a real and meaningful manner that they will enjoy. One moment they may studying the biographies of prominent historical figures and the next minute they may be mapping out cultures and the journeys of great historians, but every moment will be equally meaningful and enjoyable for them. This cd contains 119 Biographical Sheets, 104 Maps, 67 Key Historical Event Sheets, and 63 Sheets to aid studies in architecture, literature, art, etc. This is a great World History series for every youngster to enjoy and learn by.

History Volume 2 Grades 3+: Another great set of lessons in our worlds history. Students will be submersed in world history unlike ever before, as each lesson brings more excitement and intrigue. This series begins in the 1600s and walks them through to 9-11-01. As they approach modern times, they will begin to see how it all works together to get where we are today. This is when history becomes meaningful to children, is when they see a relationship to present day and have it brought to them in an approachable and conceivable manner. This cd contains 373 Biographical Sheets, 221 Key Historical Event Sheets, 74 Maps for the students to fill in, marking where major wars occured and where prominent figures in history ventured.

United States Geography 4th Grade +: From this cd comes an understanding of the US and all it holds within it, like never before found in a geographry curriculum. Now children will learn by a range of activities that will enhance their learning experience. They may be coloring in the states one minute, or locating and marking key places and elements the next minute. This cd encourages children to discover their research skills and to increase them by having them research information about many areas of the US. The only tools needed for this research to be a success is an encyclopedia or other easily obtained materials that are readily available at all libraries. Also provided are the addresses children can write to, to obtain visitor packets from the states, to further enhance their experience. Comes with 320 pages of engaging activities.

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History Timelines & Cutouts
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Product: History Timelines & Cutouts
Company: Hold That Thought
Children love to create. Hold That Thought has developed a unique way to capture that enthusiasm and use it as a springboard in learning history. Using a hands on approach that allows a child to actively participate in their education, rather than simply learning from preformed text in a book. These timelines are sure to be a hit with children of all ages.

Hold That Thought timelines provide hours of meaningful lessons, filled with fun, enrichment and entertainment. These can be used on their own or in combination with their historical lesson notebooking cds. These timelines cover both US and World History as well as Church and Bible History.

Children work their way through the many time periods provided, placing the cutouts in their very own timeline books that they create and refer back to when they are all done. They may use them as they print out or color them in with colored pencils, to add another fun activity and a more beautiful presentation when finished.

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World and United States timeline cut outs - 4th grade & up
Bible and Church History timeline cut outs - 4th grade & up
Time Line Blank Books - 4th grade & up

They offer Church History, Bible History, World History & US History Timeline Books.

These timeline books are easy to assemble and bring children up close and personal with those who have gone before.

They will find fascinating time progressions in many of the characters they have heard of in the past, yet seen as far off wonders. Now they will be able to see a connection to the people from history. When one is able to see a timeline of how events and people played out, it brings a closeness to the scene that is not available otherwise. It helps it to seem more personal and relevant, and not so long ago.

The books are made of durable material and will hold up for years to come. These combined with the cutouts that accompany them on cd make a beautiful showpiece that can be used in any setting for any purpose related to history and do so in a charming manner.

There are 2 cds of cutouts available and 4 separate timeline books. Choose the one(s) of interest to you or buy all of them for a complete look at historical times.

Requires a PC or MAC with a printer & Adobe Acrobat Reader Software.

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Mirror-aculous Art Activities Kit
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Product: Mirror-aculous Art Activities Kit
Company: Ooz & Oz
A real treat for a review! This wonderful kit brings the art of morphing to children in a way not seen prior. Ooz and Oz has taken the ancient art form of anamorphosis that was just beginning to be explored in the Renaissance art era of the 1500's, and has now made it into optical crazed artwork any child will love creating with.

This kit has a circus theme to it and is great for either boy or girl. Great for inhome use and is also great as a travel companion to keep children entertained for hours.

Winner of 14 national awards and you will quickly understand why when your child opens the kit and begins to play. It will create many wow and ooo moments for them.

With this kit a child will learn as well as create as they enjoy the wonderful world of art in a manner they have not experienced before. This will strengthen a childs reasoning and perception skills, as they walk through the thirty two activities included in the kit.

From connect the dots to hide and seek pictures, this one is a true winner in my book. The morphed images on the activity sheets are then decoded with decoding mirrors and displayed in true form once again. Simply amazing in a childs eyes. This is sure to amaze and thrill.

Five simple steps lead the way to a day full of fun:
Pop Out Circle on Box Lid
Press Mirror Decoder Cup into Hole
Slide activity page into place around base of mirror decoder cup
Check out reflection on mirror decoder cup
Color picture on activity page

Excellent activity for children ages 7 an up.

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Project Kit For Kids : Electricity
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Product: Project Kit For Kids : Electricity
Company: Jazwares Distribution, Inc.
Intended for ages 8 an up, this kit is fantastic! Soon you will be bending water, making a battery, creating a circuit, creating static electricity, a burglar alarm and more. Simple experiments, but meaningful and memorable. The book contains step by step instructions, illustrations, and explanations. All of this combined makes for one awesome kit for children in homeschool using it as science lessons, or children at home wanting to have some educational fun.

WHAT IS IT?
This kit contains the manual and parts for over 17 fun filled, entertaining, learning experiments. By combining the experiments with the easy lessons in the book, children of all ages will not only enjoy this, but remember what they have learned! It shows you how to make it work and tells you why it works, in easy to understand terminology.

Create & learn about:
• Lightning & electricity
• A working battery
• Circuits
• Switches
• Burglar alarm
• Conductors & insulators
• Telegraph machine
• Send Morse code
• And much more...

All that is needed to begin learning and having fun, is 1 - D cell battery that is not included.

A great kit - easy for children to understand and learn from. Parental supervision is suggested and product contains some sharp objects.

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Stranger Safety DVD
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Product: Stranger Safety DVD
Company: The Safe Side
The Safe Side DVD offers practical, common sense, and helpful advice to children of elementary school age. Never using scare tactics, the video gives real life situations and advises children on what to do if they ever face such occurences.

This video not only sharpens a child's awareness and safety skills, but also gives parents a perfect platform and opening to talk about this sometimes hard to approach topic. This video will allow you to approach the subject in a thoughtful and well put manner, and will give children the opportunity to open up to you about their fears and concerns.

Highly recommended video, that should be seen by every child. John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted has teamed up with Julia Clark from the Baby Einstein Company to produce this great film.

On their website they offer not only a video trailer, but they also offer downloads for parents and teachers to use for open discussions on this topic at school and at home.

In a day and age when you see another child abducted every time you turn on the tv, I cannot stress the importance of films such as this to empower and encourage our children to be aware of their surroundings and to act carefully, thoughtfully and quickly should they be approached. Many children have been saved just by having quick actions against the ones approaching them.

This should be watched, rehearsed and included in every home library.

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4. Quality manufacturing (1 pt)
5. Instructions are clear and easy to follow (1 pt)
5 = PERFECT | 4 = GOOD | 3 = OKAY | 2, 1, 0 = rejected



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