Educational Toys Beaverton OR

Toy Review:

Keep kids active with 1-2-3 Stomp!, a game that challenges the body and the mind! Kids stomp the button on the launcher unit to send the plastic numbers flying, and then run to retrieve the numbers as quickly as possible. The electronic launcher also serves as the centerpiece for the game and calls out which numbers to run to and pick up. Players must retrieve the numbers from wherever they landed and return the numbers to the correct location on the base to receive their next command. 1-2-3 Stomp! can be played solo or in teams, inside or outside-it doesn't require a video screen or an electrical outlet. Play it anytime, anywhere!

1-2-3 Stomp! focuses on early math skills with questions such as "What comes after 7?" or "What comes between 7 and 9?" In both instances the player runs, picks up the number 8, and puts it back in the 8-shaped slot on the game's base. Additional games within 1-2-3 Stomp include 1-2-3 Count With Me, in which kids race to return the scattered numbers in ascending or descending order. There is also the Plus and Minus Game that requires kids to calculate simple addition and subtraction problems.

Parents will love that this game promotes physical activity while practicing number and pre-math skills. Kids will be learning, but they'll also be running around and having fun! This new game is a high-energy alternative to sedentary entertainment! In fact, this is one of the best ways to reinforce learning as kids combine thinking skill...

Toy Review:

When we were going to kindergarten (Okay, it was a while ago.), there were very few pre-requirements. That's changed a bit, and now there are some very good products that can assist parents in helping kids learn the requisite skills while still having a fun play experience.

Inspire creative learning and help prepare your child for kindergarten with Elmer's line of Kinder-Ready Early Learning Products. The Kinder-Ready line includes eight educational items specifically designed to help little ones build the skills they need to have a successful, fulfilling kindergarten experience-from basic skill development such as learning letters to more advanced cognitive, physical, social, and artistic learning activities.

The Kinder-Ready line features the eye-catching artwork of Eric Carle, the popular author and illustrator of much-beloved children's books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Each activity has great visuals, tons of fun, and loads of learning-the perfect combination to help children get ready for kindergarten. In the Sizes and Shapes Clue Cards, kids will find 24 matching pairs, 10 shapes, and 14 sizes. These clue cards help children understand early concepts of geometry through recognition of shapes in art, while also expanding a child's vocabulary. Other products include Alphabet Clue Cards and Colors and Numbers Clue Cards.

As a complement to books and other everyday activities you're engaging in with the kids in your life, these items a...

Toy Review:

Parents continue to look for new ways to keep their kids active, while at the same time learning. Fisher-Price's new line of toys combines physical play with learning to encourage preschoolers to get up, get smart, and get going!

The Smart Fit Park is a plug and play learning mat that encourages children to stay physically active while they learn. Simply plug the mat into the TV using the included A/V cord and kids can walk, jump, run, and stomp while they play up to 18 different learning encounters, games, and races. Through each activity, kids will be introduced to letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and more. Kids can customize their on-screen characters and interact with their learning friends! Kids even get to control the action on-screen-the faster they run, the faster their character will move on the screen, and when kids jump on the mat, the character on the screen jumps as well! This educational and interactive game will keep kids engaged for hours. Smart Fit Park requires four AA batteries, which are not included.

Manufacturer:
Fisher-Price

Brand:
Fisher-Price

Age Recommendation:
3 and up

MSRP:
$39.99

Intro Year:
2009