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Showing posts with label education. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Infantino Penguin Bowling Review

Infantino Penguin Bowling
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Like the other person said it is pretty hard to get them to stand up on thier own. I wouldn't buy this thinking you can actually go penguin bowling. I will say though I go this for my daughter when she was 3 months and is 6 months now. She still loves chewing on them and exploring each one. They are pretty cute and each one has a different activity.

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Made especially for babies and toddlers, this adorable bowling set helps little ones learn cause and effect and develop manual dexterity. The ball makes a rattling noise, and the pins feature crinkly textures. Set includes six plush penguins in colorful shirts, plus a plush bowling ball. Penguins are approximately 7" tall.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Earlyears Baby Farm Friends Bowling Review

Earlyears Baby Farm Friends Bowling
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This is a nice little set of plush animal bowling pins and a soft ball with which to knock them down. We purchased it when our youngest child was an infant (he's now 16 months) and his brother was a toddler set on throwing everything he could get his hands on. The soft aspect of the toys drew us to them, as did the different sounds, which would appeal to the baby. As it turns out, neither of them have ever really used it for the intended purpose - the older child (now 2.5 years) prefers body bowling over using the ball! He sets up some of the pins and then jumps off of the couch into the middle of them. I have only two complaints about the toys. First of all, they attract animal hair and other floor muck very easily and are difficult to clean. We have two dogs, and the pins often seem to have more dog hair on them than the dogs! Secondly, they can be hard for the kids to stand up on the carpet. After a few tries on his own, the 2 year old gets frustrated and walks away or, if he's in a bad mood, starts tossing them all over the living room. Ultimately, this is probably a set better suited to a pet-free household or a no/low pile carpet floor.

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It's knock-down fun on the farm with the Baby Farm Friends Bowling! Your little one can use the soft, brightly colored, weighted rattle ball to knock down the six numbered barnyard friend pins. Pins feature flat bases and various rattle sounds. Set comes packaged in a reusable vinyl bag.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Curious George Goes Bowling (CGTV Lift-the-Flap 8x8) Review

Curious George Goes Bowling (CGTV Lift-the-Flap 8x8)
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Terrible kindle addition. Hard to read, black and white illustrations, hard to turn the pages. Waste of money.

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Can Curious George find a way to bring the hot air balloon down before it soars out to sea?Curious George and the man with the yellow hat are planning on taking a ride in a hot air balloon, but as George climbs in, he releases the rope tethering the balloon to the ground. George and his friend Bill float away, with the man with the yellow hat racing after them. Will they continue going higher? Or will George and his curious ways help them get back to the ground?Includes a pinwheel (wind direction) activity and a hot air balloon image to label and color.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

K's Kids Colorful Bowling Friends Review

K's Kids Colorful Bowling Friends
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I got this set for my 1 and 3 year old daughters. It is extremely durable. The pins stay upright until knocked down. They pins also have a pleasant smell. The girls love playing with this set. I highly recommend it.

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Strike up hours of fun activity with this baby bowling set! It includes six cute and colorful animal pins and one ball. Made from soft plastic for safety and durability, they're great for exercise and developing dexterity and social skills. Pins measure 4.75" tall; ball measures 4" in diameter.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Knights and Castles Review

Knights and Castles
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This is a condensed look at becoming a knight and the equipment they used, castles they defended. Blah blah low end just starting at 14 then you bcome a page, work your way up to a squire, then a knight. You pledge fealty to a lord. Besides raiding rival kingdoms and keeping peasants in line, the historic knight served more as a monk in his castle, having kids only to train them to be a squire. Women are selbim allowed to be knights.

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Going back in time to examine some of history's most intriguing civilizations, this series investigates different time periods to offer fascinating facts to a young age group. Short, snappy facts about these thrilling historical figures, artifacts, and locations will keep children in awe, while guaranteeing a little learning in the process. With a bright, youthful design and colorful images, this series presents young readers with concise information and a glossary with key words explained to aid in vocabulary development. Learn about the castles, towers, dungeons, and weaponry of medieval knights as this guidebook explains their lives and times. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Free to Learn: Lessons from Model Charter Schools Review

Free to Learn: Lessons from Model Charter Schools
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Whether you're a parent, an education professional, or simply a concerned citizen, Free to Learn is a valuable resource on top-performing charter schools, and how they've raised the standards for scholastic achievement. Izumi and Yan offer a collection of compelling case studies that give hope to teachers and students still struggling under the yoke of classroom bureaucracy. The model charter schools profiled are well researched, and provide an insightful look at how breaking the public school orthodoxy with charter school reform can make a difference in the lives of children everywhere. Free to Learn was an enjoyable read, and I highly recommend it.

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Charter Schools are by nature different not just from traditional public school, but from one another. With their freedom and flexibility, some charter schools have opened doors and opportunities for poor and minority children who were previously trapped at failing campuses run by school district bureaucracies. These successful charter schools have perfected alternative models of organization management,teaching, and discipline that shatter the status-quo orthodoxy.In Free to Learn, charter principals and teachers - who often do things contrary to the public education establishment - offer hope and practical advice for the charter movement

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