Category Archives: Toy Reviews

Calafant Make-and-Play Sets Encourage Language Development

Posted on October 26, 2016 by sherry

As you know, I just got back from a Sheshe visit with some of my grandchildren. Naturally I brought along some PAL Award winners to entertain and teach. The kids spotted the Calafant “The Three Pigs” and “Princess Castle” so … Continue reading →

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NogginStik is Baby’s Favorite Toy

Posted on June 8, 2016 by sherry

I can’t tell you how many times I heard from new moms after I’ve given the NogginStik as a gift or they’ve seen our video review (as seen last week on the Today Show), that it is their baby’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Playonwords.com Presents Their Spring 2016 PAL Awards

Posted on June 1, 2016 by sherry

Congratulations to all our 2016 Spring PAL Award winners as well as our past honorees. Thanks for all you do to make language learning fun!  Last week one of our our toy videos, NogginStik, was included on the Today Show featuring Mompreneur, Marcia Haut.  … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Language, Reading, Toy Reviews, Toys | Leave a comment

Kids Learn Independently With The New Smartscope

Posted on April 8, 2016 by sherry

It was a joy to watch my three friends, aged 5, 8 and 9 years old, gather their specimens from outside and head to their new Ravensburger Smartscope to magnify, identify, explore and learn. We started with pollen (since we were … Continue reading →

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New York Toy Fair 2016 Hot Trends for Learning Toys

Posted on February 28, 2016 by sherry

Every year I get so amped for The International Toy Fair in New York City–no caffeine needed–as we scour the isles of the Javits Center for fun new products embedded with language learning potential. The creativity, passion and spunk of … Continue reading →

Posted in 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 8 years and up, Birth-3 year-olds, Games, Preschool, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toy Reviews, Toys | Leave a comment

“Secret Agent Headquarters With Alarm” by Playmobil

Posted on October 15, 2011 by sherry

James Bond step aside– kids can now create their own spy world with Playmobil’s newest set, “Secret Agent Headquarters.” Agents can arrive at their office found in a mountainous, futuristic location by speedboat or multi-functional vehicle, adjustable for land, air … Continue reading →

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Treasure Temple With Guards by Playmobil

Posted on October 14, 2011 by sherry

Grab your weapons of choice–a rope, gun, or sword as you make your way into the treasure temple to steal the shiny,  crystal treasures. The trick is to get past the evil guards in removable disguise, avoid the stake barrier … Continue reading →

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I Built It! Snakes and Ladders by I Built It! Games

Posted on October 4, 2011 by sherry

Get ready for a hike through the jungle, climbing vine ladders and slipping down the tail of a snake. The large game board grabs a preschooler’s attention with the inviting, simple artwork and clear counting fun as you make your … Continue reading →

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I Built It! Memory Match+Tic Tac Toe

Posted on October 4, 2011 by sherry

The possibilities are endless with Memory Match+Tic Tac Toe as kids create and customize their game before playing. Continually under construction, this set of games is flexible for endless fun and learning. Unscrew the 18 game pieces and insert your personalized pictures, … Continue reading →

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Gubs by Gamewright

Posted on September 30, 2011 by sherry

Step up to the next level of game playing as you enter the world of Gubs, paying careful attention to the characters, tools, hazards, traps, events and protection needed to build your colony of these treasured creatures. Don’t think you can … Continue reading →

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