Sit ‘n Gym
I have an extrememly wiggly 6 year old boy and purchased this to help keep him in one place. Unfotunatly it does just the opposite! The feet on the ball are supposed to keep it from going anywhere, but they are placed too close together and he ends up chasing it across the room. So [...]
Sequential Spelling
I was excited about this new spelling program, but then when I tried it I was a little dis-enchanted. I felt like doing spelling everyday took up too much time in our school day. I have use Spelling Power in the past with two of my other children. I prefer to give words once a [...]
Italic Handwriting
This is the handwriting I chose because it uses one stoke for most letters, looks very neat and was a good transition from how they already wrote (on their own). I have enjoyed it for my four (almost five) schoolchildren as have they. We did move to tradition cursive after the printing but it was [...]
Stop Motion Animation Kit
Our girls have shot numerous movies and are in the process of writing a super”pet” movie.
Lonpos 303
Are you looking for a pocket-sized cognitive workout that is travel-friendly? The Lonpos 303, with over 300 puzzles, guarantees that regardless of age, your brain will be challenged.
Teaching Textbooks
Teaching Textbooks math is wonderful for both parents and children.
GeoPuzzle Europe
I bought GeoPuzzles because my children have no enthusiasm for learning geography. To increase the educational value I have the kids say the name of the country puzzle pieces outloud as they add it to the puzzle. But my kids increased the educational value ten-fold by quizzing each other after the puzzle is finished. They [...]
Zoologic
My 5 y.o. daughter loves solving the Zoologic puzzles. They are fun! She enjoys solving them on her own, and then I help her to verbalize why the solutions work. These puzzles are great for strengthening her reasoning ability, teaching her to analyze solutions, and developing self-reliance in problem solving – all at her own [...]
Switched on Schoolhouse (2008)
SOS is overall ok….
Language Lessons for Little Ones 2
I wish I’d have had Sandi’s books for all my older children. This is such an easy way to teach children phonics, writing…