This is a high quality handmade wooden pushbike with footpegs -- great for little ones and for older kids getting ready to ride a two wheeled bike.

Eco-friendly chalk-board finish paint--available in six different colors as well as natural.

Creative play the natural way™. This is a line of art supplies that gives children the tools to create using non-toxic, natural ingredients. Products include an eco-art pad, eco-dough, eco-fingerpaints, eco-crayons, eco-paste--plus, more eco-options!

Be playful, be free, be creative and be yourself!

These 100% natural, smooth bamboo blocks become a work of art when embellished with your creative touch and Be Blocks colorful non-toxic markers.

Includes:

Pick and Draw is a fun, one-of-a-kind drawing game that teaches how to make very creative cartoon faces. The game fosters creative thinking and imagination.

Buy several--they're fun to play with in a group.

A video of the products can be seen here.  

Combine the shuttle with a dress up Jr. Astronaut suit, and your little guy--or girl is ready for take-off.

The goodwood deconstruction blocks are designed for real creative play... play for play's sake.  They're handmade, from sustainably harvested rubber wood, and painted with non-toxic water-based acrylic paint.  There are various sets to choose from.

A train for girls in mind!

Around the bends, over the bridge, and even off the track, this My Little Pony train takes Pinkie Pie pony wherever she wants to go. The complete set includes an easy-to-assemble 7-piece train track, a motorized train engine, railroad cart and a Pinkie Pie pony figure. And you can expand the train--additional cars are available.

A video of the product can be seen here.

Perfect for the young scientist, these cubes are literal building blocks for an education in chemistry. The set includes 20 six-sided colored blocks that contain the 118 elements found on the periodic table. The six sides contain a unique element's name, atomic number and symbol in bright blue, purple, green, red, orange or pink.

Plus, they're handmade and nontoxic.

A modern take on the time honored can and string telephone! Voices travel beautifully through this tube allowing older children to think about the science behind the phones - sound waves vibrating along the plastic tubes from speaker to listener.

A video of the product can be seen here .

Combine the brilliance of the rainbow with a bus load of joyful kids, add plenty of learning opportunities and fun galore--and that's the Rainbow People Mover--ten passengers to arrange, count, and match by color.

Made from alder and birch, and painted with non-toxic paint.

This hopscotch snaps together like a puzzle--and it's good for indoors and out! Plus, the box acts as a storage tote--very convenient.

Eco-friendly, made from different types of natural woods, all rounded corners, plus, no artificial paints or dyes. And there is a bear as well! Both are cute as can be.

Colette Kids is offering Homeschool.com readers 10% off their order. Just enter coupon code: COLETTE10 at checkout.

Alphabet Matcher engages skills ranging from logic to spelling.

You can see a video of the toy here .

No city or town is complete without community workers! These block play figures represent a variety of occupations, ages, and ethnicities. The set includes the 12 people shown.

There are MANY Block Play People sets to choose from--the selection is impressive--the entire selection can be seen here .

A 36" X36" vinyl coated play mat -- and tote - all in one! The cute road and city design is great for imaginative play.

The surface is waterproof and easy to wipe clean. The tote is perfect for car trips, days out, and home play.

Here's a tricycle built for two! This extra-long trike has two roomy, contoured seats, so both driver and passenger enjoy a safe, comfortable ride. Plus, it's a cinch to pedal, even with someone in the backseat!

Homeschool.com reader Priya writes, "My 5 year old has had this for over 2 years now and she still loves adding and subtracting with these. They are very colorful and inviting."

With this child-friendly version of a touchpad tablet, the VTech InnoTab 2S Wi-Fi Learning App Tablet helps your child learn with one of today's most popular technologies. This wi-fi-enabled multimedia tablet combines interactive reading, learning games, and creative activities in a sleek and durable educational toy.

Perfect for up to 10 players, this top-quality rhythm set includes 1 each of wrist and ankle bells, jingle clog, guiro tone block, triangle, castanets and cluster bells; plus 1 pair each of sand blocks, rhythm sticks and maracas. And everything comes in a handy plastic box with a lid.

This 100 piece NEON Color set is great for building simple, small structures. It's also great for encouraging kids' imagination and boosting their fine motor skills.

CitiBlocs wooden building sets are compatible and interchangable -there are many to choose from. With this particular set, the container acts as storage.

There are MANY CitiBlocs videos on YouTube.

CitiBlocs is offering Homeschool.com readers free shipping, now through Dec 31 - enter coupon code "ship4free" during checkout at - http://store.citiblocs.com .

Tegu has reinvented the wooden block in a way that brings new life to a favored classic. By safely embedding magnets into each piece, the blocks defy gravity and push your child's imagination in ways never before possible.

This toy promotes mathematical and scientific reasoning through geometric exploration, spatial relations, and beyond--all under the guise of fun. Perfect for keeping little hands busy in a stroller, car seat or at a restaurant.

Naturally safe: no lead, no plastic, non-toxic, water-based lacquer finish, no small parts.

There are many TEGU products to choose from-- block sets and mobility toys .

Delightful and informative books about unlikely creatures--a fruit bat , a python and a hyena !

Watch healthy eating habits sprout with this fresh and fun salad set. In this 20-piece stackable set, each realistic part is made from food-safe, 100% recycled plastic milk containers.

A video of this product can be seen here .

Help! The house is a mess, and it's up to you to clean up before Mother gets home! This enchanting Dr. Seuss game is easy to learn and play. Just match letters and colors as you race along the board - every match lets you pick up something the Cat left behind. This game is designed for parents and children to play together.

Recommended by Homeschool.comreader Derian.

What a beautifully boxed set--fun and educational too! The set includes a book, dozens of punch-out animals, and a keepsake habitat box.

MiniBlox are compact and can improve hand-eye coordination skills. They can be used to build over 100 configurations.

These kid-sized craft scissors let children create scallops, ripples, waves and more. Each pair features a different design, with the pattern printed right on the side so it's easy to identify. Plus, the scissors come in a handy hardwood and acrylic caddy that keeps them neat, organized and easy to reach.

Fascinating garden laboratory where kids of all ages can watch the action below the ground. A science/nature experiment you can eat!

Complete kit includes: self-watering grow unit, 8 special biopower grow mix wafers, 3 packs of seeds, identification labels, and a 16 page booklet with instructions and experiments.

This company offers a Worm-Vue as well.

These three oversized puppets with silly faces and movable mouths inspire dramatic play.

You can see a video of the product here .

Learn. Create. Share. A fun way to explore art history.

The Master Kitz® product line is a fun and engaging way to expose children to the great master painters and to art history.

Wind up this tin kaleidoscope and a rainbow of color chips starts to twirl - in sync with the tinkly music--it entertains the senses!

Good old fashioned fun!

You can see a vidoe of the toy here .

Quadrilla Twist and Rail is the versatile introduction to the Quadrilla system--which is the next generation of marble runs. It is a system of blocks, tracks and accessory pieces that allows the energy of marbles to travel down a make-your-own path.

Quadrilla's versatile design allows a child to determine the marble's path and the options are endless. Simple 2 or 3 level switches or complex multi-level, multi-direction layouts are possible depending on the builder's understanding of the function of each piece. With this toy, the process of building is as much fun as the process of playing.

Quadrilla blocks are colored in child safe, water based stains.

You can see a video of the product here .

Combine the kids' cookbook (below) with a set of matching aprons and make cooking an ongoing, fun, and educational activity.

These aprons are made of 100% cotton.

They might as well learn something while they're trying to outlast you on eating those lima beans! These laminated, 12" x 17-3/8" mats have full-color fronts and black-and-white backs. Choose the United States Map, Stars & Constellations, Periodic Table of Elements or the Metric System.

You can even make a project out of them as seen here .

Enjoy hands on fun delivered right to your door. Monthly projects that spark creativity--all materials and inspiration included! Arts & crafts, science activities, imaginative play, and much more.

Monthly and annual subscription options are available or you can and select a gift subscription of 3, 6, or 12 months. This is a present that keeps on giving!

A video of the product can be seen here .

With this smart handheld system, children learn valuable skills through a variety of animated games and activities. The Leapster2 System offers several options for creative play.

Parents can use the Leapster2 to connect to the LeapFrog Learning Path, an online, interactive tool in which parents can get updates and see firsthand what their children are learning.

See a video of this product here .

Old fashioned and fun. This toy helps improve a child's timing, rhythm, balance and agility. And it gets the heart pumping!

LOTS of interesting and educational information!

Birds featured in the video include the ostrich, penguin, goose, owl, hummingbird, woodpecker, macaw, pelican, and eagle. Insects featured include the grasshopper, ladybug, rhino beetle, firefly, mosquito, honey bee, water strider, ant, praying mantis, dragonfly, and butterfly.

A video of the bird DVD can be seen here and a preview of the insect DVD can be seen here .

Choose a playhouse, castle, rocket ship and more--each approx. 4 ft. tall!

Eni helps children see and understand patterns, helps them develop their motor skills, helps with basic eye and hand coordination, as well as with fundamental math skills, and helps with shape recognition and space perception.

No batteries, no accessories, no gimmicks!

You can see a video of the product here .

This bucket of beads will keep kids busy for hours! The bucket contains LOTS of beads, 5 reusable pegboards, ironing paper, and easy instructions. Pegboards included are: small square, small circle, small hexagon, small star, and small heart.

Perler Beads help to develop hand-eye coordination, color and shape recognition, and fine motor skills.

Homeschool.com reader Becky writes, "We use them for crafts, to transition between subjects, as a break while listening to audio subjects, as gifts and also give completed ones to our dentist to take on his mission trips. They are cute to attach to packages or just to brighten a room and make people smile."

Kids enjoy hours of creative play with these time-honored classroom favorite unit blocks.

Crafted from hardwood, which is stronger than oak, each block is finely sanded smooth to insure it will be splinter-free. All edges are beveled and all corners are safely rounded.

These eco-jumpers are made from 100% cotton rope (7 feet long and adjustable) and they have 100% recycled plastic handles.

Little jumpers can burn energy and save energy at the same time!!

What are the benefits of jump roping? Jumping rope elevates kids' heart rates, which strengthens their heart muscle and improves the efficiency of their circulatory system. Jumping rope boosts blood flow, which improves cognitive function and the ability to focus. So, you might want to add a little jump roping to your homeschool activities

A 10 inch x 10 inch baseplate, which comes in green and blue. With the base plate, even more elaborate creations hold together and are easy to transport and display. The perfect starting point for any and all LEGO creations!

Calvin and Hobbes books feature a rambunctious 6-year-old boy and his lively stuffed tiger.

Peaceable Kingdom's whole line of cooperative games emphasize play, not competition.

These cooperative games foster-
- Non-stressful play situations
- Emotional development
- Shared decision making
- Creative problem solving
- A sense of community
- Positive self-esteem
- Playfulness
- Cooperation

Math becomes an adventure with this addition and subtraction game that takes kids on a journey through Sum Swamp. Your kids will make their way over the crocodile shortcut and through the endless loop by adding and subtracting the numbers on the dice.

The Story Starter is designed for shared use with young children and the adults that care for them.

A child twists the rings in order to create one of several thousand combinations of story introductions. The caregiver can continue to tell a story from the introduction, or encourage the child to use his imagination and continue the story himself.

A video of the toy can be seen here.

Perhaps the world's most challenging puzzle! Unscramble the nine square pieces by matching the pictures on the squares' edges, forming a large, finished 12" x 12" square. There are numerous options as to how the squares might be placed but there is only one correct solution.

There are so many fun designs to choose from--turtles, farm animals, hummingbirds, planets and more. The packaging contains educational facts about each chosen subject.

These puzzles promote critical thinking skills, observation and problem solving abilities, fine motor skills, eye to hand coordination, plus, patience and perseverance.

You can see a video of a puzzle here .

Inspire a love and understanding of the world as your child learns about a country's geography, culture and language in a fun and memorable way. Your child will love receiving his/her own mail every month from globetrotting characters Sam and Sofia.

The first month's kit includes a fun travel suitcase, introductory letter, world wall map, travel passport, stickers, activity sheet, and access to online games with the boarding pass. In each following month, your child receives a package from Sam & Sofia as they travel to a new country. The package is full of goodies including a country specific souvenir such as an Egyptian dig kit or a traditional Mexican toy.

Little Passports is so unique! It's a great way to inspire a love and understanding of the world, and instill a sense of curiosity in regards to geography and traveling.

Make the (2) potholders and turn them into a purse! Everything is provided except a needle and a thread.

Great for fine motor skills--and the end product is very cute!

This hands-on science kit teaches kids how to pan for gold just like a real prospector. It includes a 10-inch miner's pan, pyrite nuggets, a drawstring bag, a vial for storage, tweezers, a magnifying glass and a full-color adventure guide.

Combine it with a lesson about the Gold Rush for an educational and fun experience.

A video of the product can be seen here .

Comes with 2 quick charge cars--600mph scale speed!

This toy encourages your children to learn about velocity and more.

A video of the product can be seen here .

Tumblewood is a unique wooden game of dexterity, physics, strategy and fun! Tumblewood features hand hewn pieces of wood (like those found in split rail fences in New England) that are not uniform in size or shape. Players must use logic and reasoning to balance thin and thick sides of each piece to prevent the tower from tumbling!

The Zometool kit supports STEM education. (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.) With it, your kids can build hundreds of models, from simple to remarkable -- the sky's the limit!

Do your children want an e-mail account? You can now say "YES" with this e-mail service designed and written to help protect children online. The safety features and the overall look of this product are very appealing.

You can read a Homeschool.com product review here and watch a demonstration of the product here .

A great way to introduce kids to nature and the joys of bird-watching, My First Bird Book and Bird Feeder combines a full-color illustrated field guide and activity book with a custom-designed, sky blue window feeder.

The book's charming watercolor illustrations help young birders easily identify their subjects, while the lively text provides facts on bird life, easy-to-make recipes for bird food, and more.

Finger and hand puppets. So cute--and they encourage pretend play.

Other non-flying puppets are available.

A brightly stained, safe, durable, and an eco-friendly (made from plantation grown rubber wood) version of a timeless toy.

Each doll represents a girl from a different country--a girl with her own story and a girl that wants to make a difference in her life, community, and culture. Lauryce and Dell are from the United States, Zelia (Brazil) Rahel (Ethiopia), Nahji (India), Tipi (Laos), Consuelo (Mexico), and Lilian is from Belarus.

When you buy a Hearts For Hearts Girls doll, a portion of the purchase price is donated to children's causes in the represented countries. Whether it's malaria nets in Africa, schoolbooks in Asia, or food supplies in the United States, these programs help girls to thrive and succeed.

A video showcasing the dolls can be seen here .

Homeschool.com reader Aimee writes, "these dolls make great gifts. With the variety, there is a doll that almost any girl can relate to."

This company is offering $5 off a Hearts for Hearts Girl doll to Homeschool.com readers.  The promo code is H4HOCT12 and can be used when ordering at  www.hearts4heartsgirls.com.

The geodes in this kit are millions of years old and were formed when prehistoric volcanoes erupted. Break open these real geodes to discover the incredible crystal formations hidden inside. The kit includes safety goggles and a geode adventure guide.

Geodes are an amazing natural phenomenon, and cracking them open is a thrill for all ages.

An informative video of the product can be seen here .

Did you ever wonder what you can do with all of those LEGO® bricks after you have created the project they came with? Now with The LEGO Ideas Book, you can take what you already have and make something new! The book is divided into six themed chapters----each with basic templates of key models to inspire you to create your own.

A video of this product can be seen here . Even though the reviewer has one reservation, her son gives the book a ten out of ten!

Recommended by Homeschool.com reader Sheila--who recommends just about anything LEGO!

Cute dinosaur playing pieces and fun for everyone!

Plus, the game teaches counting skills.

Build unbelievable ball track structures with this simple stacking plank system. Create ramps, funnels, chutes and crazy contraptions like the ''black hole'' or the ''bounce plate''.

No glue, no connectors - just loads of constructive fun. Includes: 200 identical wooden planks, 2 specially designed light weight balls for maximum action and an 18 page idea book with project photos and quick start instructions.

A video of the toy can be seen here .

Assemble and learn. 4D Cityscape allows you to build the history of the USA over the 4th Dimension of Time. Starting with the base layer, the jigsaw showcases the evolution of the USA - based on territorial expansion from the year 1783 to 1900's. You then assemble the 2nd layer "modern" jigsaw map - which showcases the formation all 50 states in a time sequence based on each State's date of established statehood. The third layer is constructed using the 4D Time Poster where 93 of the most famous U.S. monuments and buildings are placed into the puzzle in the order that they were constructed.

Many city puzzles are available, as well as the entire USA puzzle.

You can see a video of the product here .

Laura C. Martin shows kids how to make art out of the paper, plastic, metal, and cloth we usually consign to the recycling bin or the garbage can. And this book is extremely educational -- kids learn about trash, recycling, nature and more.

This is a GREAT educational craft book with many fun activities. Give with the promise to do a craft a week/every two weeks--whatever works for your family.

Chalktrail brings the simple, timeless joy of riding a bike or scooter together with the creative expression of decorating the neighborhood streets and sidewalks with bright and colorful chalk--"ARTIVITY".

While a solo rider will have a blast turning the open road (or perhaps, more appropriately, his/her own driveway), into a canvas, coloring outside the lines is made that much more fun with friends!

No bright lights, flashing screens, blaring noises, cords, batteries or internet connections. Just kids, wheels, chalk, fresh air and fun.

A video of the product can be seen here .

This product encourages creativity.

Nonstandard batteries are required and included.

A family game of tricky hangs and steady hands!

Suspend comes with 24 notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces to hang from a tabletop stand. Sound easy? Try adding another piece! Each time a bar is added, the balance shifts, the difficulty changes and the incredible midair sculpture transforms.

Includes folding BATTLESHIP game unit with 2 storage trays; 5 Navy ships; 5 Alien ships; red, white and blue pegs; 3 red aircraft; 3 blue aircraft; a label sheet; 4 rubber feet and a rulebook.

You can see a video of the product here .

100% natural ingredients - and these homemade lip glosses have a unique lava lamp effect. Kids love the gloss and bubbling swirls of color, while parents have peace of mind in knowing that the product is completely safe-no additives, dyes, synthetics or fillers!

Elenco's Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in the manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios; digital voice recorders; burglar alarms; doorbells and much more. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease.

4 AA batteries are required.

Quick! Find a state that ends with the letter A. Now find one that borders Tennessee.

Have fun learning about the United States in this madcap game of observation and quick reflexes.

The following was taken from the book, If the World Were a Village --

"At this moment, there are 6.9 billion people on the planet! It's hard to picture so many people at one time - but what if we imagine the whole world as a village of just 100 people??

In this village:

21 people speak a Chinese dialect
10 earn less than two dollars a day
14 cannot read or write
45 have a television in their home
47 do not always have enough to eat"

A video of the product can be seen here .

There are many interesting and attractive field guides. Each contains 50 full-color, die-cut cards with detailed information - providing fun and learning for the whole family.

There are many topics to choose from, those that are fun, such as cats, to more educational ones such as U.S. Presidents or Composers.

Red Toolbox offers a unique set of wood building kits, designed with parents and kids in mind--offering wholesome learning and fun for everyone.

Even parents with no previous building experience can offer guidance along the way, watching as their child learns to follow instructions and illustrations, assume responsibility and develop his or her independence and capabilities.

The trebuchet took many forms throughout the Medieval world, hurling huge rocks, giant fireballs and other things, into castles.

This is a tabletop working replica of a trebuchet made in the 13th Century. Standing 26 inches tall by 18 inches wide, this model shoot balls of plasticine (included) over 20 feet--so be careful of what (or whom) you take aim, as this thing can really let loose!

This kit--

Model is pre-cut and each joint is drilled for a strong connection.

Comes with a leather-like sling and soft modeling clay for safe hurling!

Has an excellent, easy to read and understand building manual with 19 clear illustrations.

Can be built in 1 to 2 hours with little modeling experience needed.

Homeschool.com reader Renate writes, "One of the biggest tools we have used is our Roku box. It is a one- time fee for hundreds of channels. This will work in any home that has working high speed internet.

Why is this such a great tool? Well, for a few reasons. Using the Roku, we have access to:

1) Khan Academy -- free classes on a myriad of subjects--on the tv--not on the computer

2) Netflix (7.99 additional per month) which allows us dozens of biographies, history lessons, nature lessons and lessons on nutrition

3) the Indian Cooking Channel (as well as different countries too) -- this is neat because it teaches about cooking and foods. Believe it or not, my 6 & 8 year old LOVE this!

4) the NASA Channel is neat because there is education material that exposes you to things never shown on regular TV."

This tabletop appliance makes it easy to create sticky sweet candy apples without the hassle and mess of melting caramel on a stovetop. A warming setting keeps heated caramel silky smooth under a transparent lid between dunkings.

The stainless steel melting pot is heated by an electric heating element instead of a stove, so it is safe and easy to use with children. The included divided tray rotates around the unit, so you can dip apples into chopped nuts, sprinkles, or candy without reaching across the cord.

The appliance also melts chocolate for fondue.

Turn your kitchen into a food laboratory with this how-to kit that teaches you how to transform liquids, like honey, into jelly-like cubes, spherify chopped produce into flavor-packed beads, or even morph melted chocolate into a delicate powder or spaghetti-like strands. You're only limited by your imagination! So go ahead, play with your food!

This all-encompassing kit includes five pre-measured food additives, five specialized molecular tools as well as a 50-recipe DVD that makes molecular gastronomy easy and accessible to all foodies.

This is an incredible device! The Mirage®, a precision optical instrument, creates three-dimensional images of objects of your choice where there is nothing. Drop pennies, keys or similar small objects into the flying-saucer-shaped disc, and a perfect image of the object appears floating above it. A booklet (included) explains the "magic".

There are many Kindle options--which one works for you and your family?

The Motorola XOOM boasts a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, and support for Adobe Flash Player--enabling you (or your student) to view the web without compromise.

Other features include a 32 GB internal memory, memory expansion via optional microSD cards (with future software upgrade), 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices, stereo music streaming, access to personal and corporate e-mail, HD 1080p video playback, HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or monitor, and a 3250 mAh battery for up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet browsing.

Comes with the Motorola XOOM handset, charger, data cable, quick start guide, and user manual.

Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at federally operated recreation sites across the country.

The parks have educational materials and your kids can partake in the Junior Ranger program. Fun!

The LifeProof nuud case is water proof, shock proof, dirt proof - basically it's kid proof!

Parents and educators can have peace of mind their investment in technology is safe.

Students can use their iPads everyday, and kids can just be kids.

Cases also exist for iPhones and iPods.

A video of the product can be seen here.

Just Dance 3 is a fun PE alternative. Dance to over 40 of the hottest hits from yesterday and today, spanning a wide range of genres that are sure to please any music fan.

Written by National Geographic magazine writer Jennifer Holland, Unlikely Friendships documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways. A cat and a bird. A mare and a fawn. An elephant and a sheep. And many more.

You can see a video preview of the book here.