Category Archives: Preschool

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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“Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope”

Posted on October 3, 2011 by sherry

Want a little sunshine on a cloudy day? Pick up Maryann Cocca-Leffler’s “Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope” to leave a smile on your face. In a story of contrasts,  Mom hates rain, but Nate declares it brings frogs, … Continue reading →

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Splish Splash! by Gamewright

Posted on September 20, 2011 by sherry

Jump right into this multi-colored pond of fun as you roll the die, drop the pebble into the collection of colored shapes  and see if some splash out. The roll of the die determines how many chances you get to … Continue reading →

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The Splendid Spotted Snake by Schwartz and Wilensky

Posted on August 28, 2011 by sherry

“The Splendid Spotted Snake”grows on you as each page turned reveals an added link to our slithery friend.  Kids love the magic ribbon technology as the smiling snake’s cloth body expands to teach a new color. The text of  simple … Continue reading →

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“Quercetti Magnetino Carry-On Letters”

Posted on June 9, 2011 by sherry

Learn your letters and begin to tell stories with this self-contained case of 66 pieces including magnetic letters, pictures of animals, food and objects, a dry erase pen to add features, letters or dialogue, and a shape tracer. With such … Continue reading →

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“Lil’ Shopper Playset” by Earlyears

Posted on June 8, 2011 by sherry

Grab your recyclable bag and head off to your pretend grocery store with your “Lil’ Shopper Playset” by Earlyears. Babies learn all about textures, colors and sounds exploring this bag full of food. The shiny blue carton of milk was … Continue reading →

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“Baby Tea Party” by Earlyears

Posted on June 8, 2011 by sherry

“Baby Tea Party” by Earlyears is a fuzzy 6 piece set for baby’s first exploratory tea party. Full of varied textures, colors and sounds, each piece has a friendly face to invite investigation. With a teapot that sings, “I’m A … Continue reading →

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“Kidoozie Twist and Turn Ring Toss”

Posted on June 8, 2011 by sherry

Take a little twist on the usual ring toss by adding some angles, movement and music and the family fun is multiplied. Kids engage in a little problem-solving as they can vary the the configurations of the sticks with many … Continue reading →

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Play ‘n Learn Cash Register by Kidoozie

Posted on April 17, 2011 by sherry

A good cash register is hard to find! That’s I was so excited to see Kidoozie’s new Play ‘n Learn Cash Register for checkout at the grocery store. I normally don’t recommend electronic toys with so many sounds that a child … Continue reading →

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