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Homeschool.com's 2011 Gift Guide:
Top Educational Gifts
The following have been selected as
Homeschool.com's Top Educational Gifts for 2011. These products are
some of the most educational and fun toys on the market today. For
your convenience, we have organized our list by age group--and this
year, we have included product videos when available.
As you can see, there is something for everyone! And best of all,
most of these products can be used in your everyday homeschooling!
Educational...age appropriate...and fun -- our Top Educational Gifts
for 2011!
Ages 0-3
Ages 3-8
Ages 8-12
Teens
All Ages
Age 0-3
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Cate & Levi Baby Blankets
Ages
3 Months and Up $80
Baby's first
-- and favorite blanket!
Cute as can be! Perfect shape for wrapping baby snug and tight. All
blankets are one of a kind, made or reclaimed wool and measure 1 x
24 x 36 inches. Your choice of bunny, cow, crocodile, dog or monkey
(pictured). A portion of all profits are donated to charity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=UYZwcG3ZHJs
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Cate & Levi
Handpuppets
Ages 3 Months -- 6 Years $30
One
of a kind 12 inch puppets made from reclaimed wool. No two
are alike. Puppet choices include a bear, dog, walrus, frog,
parrot, cat, giraffe, moose, monkey and cow. These puppets
are eco and socially friendly -- a portion of all profits are
donated to charity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=226xAhNNnSs
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Lakeshore
Color Discovery Boxes
Ages 9 Months -- 3 years $49.95
Fun-filled
discovery boxes give tots an entertaining, hands-on
opportunity to explore colors! Each box contains 4 fun
objects. Little ones reach in to explore a soft blue fish, a
squeezable red ball and more...and discover each color at the
same time. The boxes are easy for little hands to grab
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they are sturdy, and all four vinyl boxes and accessories
are surface-washable. A very fun toy! |
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Green Toys Recycling Truck
Ages 1 and Up $17.91
Sort bottles, cans, and paper or just have a blast! Your
eco- conscious little one will learn recycling basics while
playing with this super cool recycling truck that has a
movable recycling bed and open/shut rear door. Tough and
durable, this recycling truck is 100% made from recycled
milk jugs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se23hJXThuc
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Lakeshore My First
Pegboard Set
Ages 18 Months -- 4 Years $29.95
As
tots fit chunky, baby-safe pegs into colorful, fun-shaped
pegboards, they learn color matching and they develop
eye/hand coordination. The 9" x 9" pegboards are made of
soft, flexible foam. The jumbo pegs are 2" wide, so they're
a great fit for small hands. The set Includes 4 boards & 40
pegs. Additional pegs can be purchased for $14. 95. |
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Chuggington: The Chugger Championship DVD
Ages 2 -- 7
Years $15.99
Join
Wilson, Brewster and Koko as they set off to win the big
race! Be with them as they get ready for a test, invent a
new contest, start a hobby, and learn to accept
responsibility. Best of all--they discover that a true
champion isn't always the one that finishes first!
Fun bonuses too - including coloring and activity sheets and
trailers.
Chuggington: The Chugger Championship the latest of
the Chuggington series!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcVzCPJQgSc
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The Jazz Fly
Ages
2 -- 8 Years $17.95
 Beware! This children's book with audio
CD is infectious. Your child will ask you to play it over
and over again. The good news is that both Jazz Fly I and
Jazz Fly II are so much fun, you won't mind a bit. This
colorful 32 page hardback book comes with an audio CD. |
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The Ranger Rick
Family of Magazines Ages 2
-- 14 Years $15/Year
The Ranger Rick family of magazines make great gifts for
kids! The award-winning magazines are filled with amazing
photography, fascinating stories, fun activities and much,
much MORE! Kids love getting mail and learning about
animals/wildlife -- so why not combine the two? And all
profits from the sale of the magazine supports the National
Wildlife Federation. A win/win! |
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Age 3-8
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Lakeshore Creature
Builder
Ages 3 -- 6 Years $49.95
Kids
LOVE this manipulative! It's fun and it's creative. Children
can't wait to see what new creatures they can create. The
Giant set has seventy snap-together pieces -- including
bodies, legs, tails...and even silly hairdos! They all come
in a plastic tub for easy carrying. This toy is a favorite
with kids! |
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Mindware Block
Buddies Ages 3
-- 6 Years $19.95
Block Buddies takes block building to a
whole new level! Using 21 well-crafted colorful wooden
blocks, children replicate 76 designs of increasing
difficulty -- and learn patterns at the same time! |
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AutoLearner
Ages 3 -- 8 Years $17.99 / Holder 99¢
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$1.99 / Lessons
AutoLearner
is a plastic lesson holder that fits onto the front headrest
of your car so your child is facing it while you drive. You
can download from the AutoLearner website interchangeable
lessons on phonetics, numbers, and colors. Each lesson comes
with a guide with suggested discussion topics for parents
and caregivers.
AutoLearner was developed with three goals in mind: 1) to
utilize time in the car to build pre-reading skills and
vocabulary, 2) to develop bonds between caregivers and
children and 3) to make learning fun! And as we all know--fun
learning is forever learning! |
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I'm In It!
eBooks Ages 3 -- 8 Years $3.99
I'm
In It! eBooks creates personalized books for kids to read on
iPad, NookColor, Android and on any PC or MAC. I'm In It!
eBooks encourage early childhood reading, problem-solving
and vocabulary building.
There are
currently six books available from I'm In It! eBooks.
The process of creating the
books is easy. Just choose the book you want, the desired
language, and then enter information about the child star
such as name, nickname, gender, etc. Books download
immediately. If a book is purchased as a gift, you can enter
the recipient's email address and they can download it
themselves. |
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The Reading Game Ages
3 -- 8 Years $24.95
An
excellent gift for the homeschooler who is learning to read,
or struggling with reading. The Reading Game is not just one
game--but six card games and six illustrated storybooks.
The card game is a fast
action memory game. Each card game hard-wires 30 vocabulary
words into the child's memory after a few short games. Once
the card game is played a few times, the child can easily
read the accompanying book from start to finish. By the time
the sixth card game/book set is completed, the child has180
words hard-wired into her memory, almost half of which are
among the 100 most commonly used words in the English
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I Built It! Memory Match & Tic Tac Toe
Ages 3 Years and Up $19.99
Build
a customized game of Memory Match and Tic Tac Toe that can
change as often as your child's imagination changes.
Decorate the game pieces with
pictures of mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, playmates,
favorite toys, cartoon characters and more!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDUCe6xgyM
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I Built It ! Snakes
& Ladders
Ages 3 Years and Up $9.99
This
"I BUILT IT!" version of Snakes & Ladders is a fun jungle
adventure where children first get to create their own game
pieces, then race through the jungle climbing up vine
ladders and sliding down the tails of slippery snakes.
The over-sized 24 inch game board has fewer spaces... to
keep the game moving quickly and hold the interest of active
preschoolers.
Of course the best part is letting children add photos,
or draw or color to create their own game pieces.
http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/video/toydirectory-video2.asp?clip=1TRADESHOW/WTHRA11/IBUILTIT-SnakesLadders.flv
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Hearthsong
Non-Toxic Talking Animal Hand Tattoos
Ages
3 Years and Up $8.98
Temporary hand tattoos easily transform kid's (or
parent's) hands into unique and colorful hand puppets --
ready for "talking."
The hand tattoos are a cinch to apply, they're non-toxic
and they come off easily with water.
They measure 3"L x 2-1/2"H.
How fun!
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Waverly Organic Cotton Plush by Idbids (IDB-WAVERLY)
Ages 3 Years and Up $19.99
Lovable and huggable, Waverly the water drop knows that
iddy biddy steps make a biggie big difference! Snuggle up
with this 9" plush toy or go online and pick one of
Waverly's animal friends whose habitat you'll help protect
through The Nature Conservancy .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6NK9MKMQ-w
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Cloud B Bedtime on Safari Book
with Puppets and Theater Box Set Ages 3
Years and Up $21.95
Vacations are fun and exciting, but when day turns to
night, being in an unfamiliar, dark environment can be
scary. Read Bedtime on Safari to learn about how relaxing
lights and familiar sounds can comfort you and show you that
there's nothing to fear in the dark.
The set includes a fully illustrated book that helps
children overcome their fear of the dark, two fun finger
puppets (Twilight Turtle and Gentle Giraffe), and a gift box
that transforms into an interactive puppet theater with
fully illustrated Safari scene.
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Tonka Chuck And
Friends Race Along Chuck Vehicle Ages
3 Years and Up $39.99
This racing dump truck is bursting with energy and wants
to race! Push or pull RACE ALONG CHUCK to make him go. Fill
and empty his dump bed. Press his cab lights, to cycle
through the racing games and to listen to over 50 of his
phrases/sounds!
Tonka Chuck will fuel your little one's imagination and
take your child on new adventures every day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-SJ3szRHTs
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My Little Pony Friends
Assortment Ages 3 and Up $29.89
Good
friends always stick together -- just like the ponies and
their cute little pals. Put the saddle on your pony figures
and their little friends can ride along with them, everywhere
they go!
Pony figures comes with brush,
companion figure and saddle.
Did you have Little Ponies? |
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Cloud B Twilight
Turtle
Ages 3 and Up $29.95
Twilight
Turtle projects a complete starry night sky onto the walls
and ceiling of any room. Choose from three soothing color
options -- blue, green, and amber -- to create magical,
tranquil environments that are ideal for helping children of
all ages ease into a restful sleep.
Parents can also sit with their children and identify 8
major constellations within Twilight's star pattern using
their illustrated Star Guide.
Twilight Turtle is individually hand painted and includes a
battery saving time out function, push button reactivating,
easy color selection, and 3 AAA batteries.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9EF2ETcBjo |
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Hot Wheels Wall
Tracks
Ages 4 -- 8 Years Starter Kit $27.99
Hot
Wheels Wall Tracks brings stunts, speed, turns and tricks to
new heights--on your wall! Wall Tracks is a wall mounted
track play system. Includes full-color hanging template for
easy set-up, Command™ strips that won't damage the walls,
and one Hot Wheels vehicle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMoVS1bXljc |
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Window Nest Box
Ages 4 and Up
$24.95
Enjoy
a Bird's-Eye View of Avian Life! From gathering twigs, to
laying eggs, and finally the chicks hatching, your children
can observe the whole nesting process right outside their
window with this handcrafted nest box.
The nest box has suction cups that attach easily to any
window, and a 1-1/2" opening that suits most song birds.
Give nature this holiday season! |
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Mom and Me Cookbook
by Annabel Karmel Ages
4 and Up $10.39
With basic cooking techniques and tips, simple first
recipes, and tasty, nutritious meal ideas, Annabel Karmel's
new family cookbook helps children work with their parents
to prepare a yummy array of favorite foods.
Kids love helping--especially in the kitchen!
So, make some kitchen memories! |
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Jeepers Peepers Ages
4 and Up $39.95
You'll love this game, particularly if you
have a special needs child. It's easy for the special needs
child to do, but fun for the whole family. You have to ask
the other players questions, so that you can figure out what
card is on your forehead. You can even play Jeepers Peepers
while you're at the dinner table! You'll all end up laughing
while you enjoy your meal and your kids will smile when they
see you wearing the silly glasses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQdhsmNYpiQ
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Mattel's Angry
Birds: Knock On Wood Game
Ages
5 -- 9 Years $19.99
This game is based on the on the phone app game, Angry Birds
-- now your kids can play their #1 favorite app game in real
life! The game features three Angry Birds, green pigs, one
slingshot-style launcher, structure pieces and mission
cards.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv4AdLJ3fIo |
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Little Passports
Ages 5 -- 10 Years $10.95+/A Month
Little
Passports is your child's ticket to an exciting global
adventure. Inspire a love and understanding of the world as
your child learns about a country's geography, history,
culture, and language in a fun and memorable way. Your child
will love receiving their own mail every month. The first
month's kit includes a fun travel suitcase, introductory
letter, world wall map, travel passport, fun stickers,
activity sheet, and access to online games and activities
with their boarding pass. In each following month, your
child will receive a package from Sam & Sofia as they travel
to a new country.
Little Passports is that it is so unique! It's a great
way to inspire a love and understanding of the world, and
instill a sense of curiosity in our kids about geography and
traveling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnff_NmHcAs |
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Green Toys™ Jump
Ropes Ages
5 Years and Up $9.47
These eco-jumpers are made with US-made
100% cotton rope (7 feet long and adjustable) and 100%
recycled plastic handles. Little jumpers can burn energy and
save energy at the same time!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuilCm7RcS0
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eeBoo Good Manners
Flash Cards Ages
5 Years and Up $10.67
One side of each card asks what approach
or response is right for a situation; the reverse offers a
good suggestion. 48 flash cards--and the cards are 4.5" x 6"
with a sturdy sliding tray box for easy storage.
There is an entire family of eeBoo
flashcards, including Good Citizenship Flash Cards, Respect
The Earth Flash Cards and MORE. |
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Kre-o Transformers
Basic Optimus Prime Set
Ages 6 -- 12 Years $7.99
 Build
your favorite TRANSFORMERS hero, OPTIMUS PRIME, in vehicle
or robot mode with this 2-in-1 set of 90 KRE-O construction
pieces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX5JBMPxIMw |
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Interactive USA
Talking Map Ages
6 Years and Up $47.99
1000 facts and questions about the United States! Your child
will learn about capital cities, state landmarks, state
nicknames, famous people and MORE. .
This toy offers a fun variety of game modes to keep
things fresh and give your child plenty of ways to play. The
map features two quiz modes--"simple" and "super". Also
included is a "Race to the White House" game that teaches
your child about the Electoral College of the United States
government.
Your child can challenge a friend, or play solo against
the map.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNoaZdeliaU |
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I Built It!
Checkers
Ages 6 and Up 2 Players $24.99
These
"I Built It!" checkers let you choose any of your favorite
pictures and add them right into every game piece. You can
even build learning into your game by adding pictures of
important people and/or places. Changing the pictures takes
only minutes so your game will never be outdated -- it will
always stays fresh and fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykAS1Z4H2hk&feature=related
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Maxi Kick Scooter
Ages
6 --11 Years $134.99
The
maxi kickboard is a lightweight (5 lbs) scooter which makes
it easy to maneuver and light enough to pick up and carry.
The maxi kick's reinforced fiberglass construction provides
exceptional durability for everyday use. The rear 'spoon'
brake and double-rear wheels add stability and performance.
The maxi kick scooter comes with either a T-bar or pilot
stick (pictured). The T-bar allows a child to balance more
easily, while the pilot stick provides optimal performance
and handling unmatched by other scooters. Just check out the
video below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_1FFGH87TA
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Mattel's Fijit
Friends
Ages 6 -- 12 Years $39.97
Fijit
Friends™ are electronic robots that talk, dance, move, and
respond to your child's voice and touch. If you are looking
for one of the coolest interactive toys, look no further!
Fijit Friends™ recognize over 30 keywords and respond
with over 150 phrases. When you talk, she listens... and
answers! So tell her what you're thinking, feeling and what
you want to do!
Fijits can even tell jokes!
Choose between four different Fijit Friends each with
their own color and personality -- choose between Serafina,
Willa, Logan , and Sage.
Figits require 5AA batteries which are included.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5c2nxy7Qww |
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Gameboard Ages
6 and Up 2 -- 4 Players $24.95
MindWare's Most Awarded
Game Of All Time!
While Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and
shapes, it is a game that also requires tactical maneuvers
and well-planned strategy. The game consists of 108 wooden
blocks with six different shapes, in six colors. Using the
blocks, players attempt to score the most points by building
lines that share the same color or shape. Great game for the
whole family!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TxFtwrVYEw |
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Poptropica
Ages 6--15 Years Free -- $3.95/Month
Poptropica®
is a virtual world (online game) in which kids explore and
play in complete safety. Every month, millions of kids from
around the world are entertained and informed by
Poptropica's engaging quests, stories, and games.
Kids create a "Poptropican" character to travel the many
Islands of Poptropica and use gaming literacy to enjoy a
narrative that is often rooted in factual history.
Problem-solving skills are honed as kids discover and solve
mysteries unique to each Island.
Poptropica is always free for kids to play. However, the
Poptropica Store offers membership extras that allow kids to
personalize their character. Paid memberships are as little
as $3.33 per month. |
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Crayon Physics
Deluxe
Ages 6 to Adult $19.95
This
online 2D physics game is an addictively fun introduction to
basic physics.
On each of the game's 70 levels, you must guide a red
ball to touch a yellow star. Aside from being able to give
the ball a slight nudge to the left or the right, you can't
manipulate it directly. Instead, you must "draw" solutions
on the "paper" so that the ball can reach the star.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsTqspnvAaI |
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Bananagrams
Ages 7 Years and Up $17.99
One
of our favorites from last year!
This is the Anagram game that will drive you bananas!
Players race against each other to build crossword grids and
use all their letter tiles first. With multiple ways to
play, this game is perfect for beginning spellers, as well
as more advanced players. It's fast and FUN!
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Laser Pegs 3-in-1 Build Kit
Ages 7 Years and Up $43.95
Laser
Pegs 3-in-1 Build Kit comes with 72 pieces, one power unit,
an instruction booklet and a plastic tray to store the Laser
Pegs. The 3-in-1 kit lets kids build the Mini Monster Bug,
the Tractor, and the Dune Buggy or any creation they can
think of. This is a great construction set with many toy
model building options.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_T5CV4swOU
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Out of the
Box Games, My Word!
Ages 7 Years and Up $9.99
My
Word!® is the first word game that plays like a party game!
Quickly search for words while single and double letter
cards are dealt. The first player to call out a word using
at least three of the cards, wins the cards. The person with
the most cards wins.
Fast and fun, My Word! appeals to fans of word games and
party games alike!
Educational aspects of My Word!
include increased
vocabulary and spelling skills.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CyI-jKp7EAU
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Ages 8-12
Citizen Kid
Ages
8 -- 12 Years $18.95
CitizenKid
is a collection of books from Kids Can Press.
The collection makes complex global issues accessible for
children and covers topics such as water conservation,
biodiversity, food security, microlending, citizenship,
global awareness and more.
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"
Other Citizen Kid books include This Child, Every
Child, If America Were a Village, Tree of
Life, The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth,
One Well, The Story of Water on Earth, and more.
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Rory's Story Cubes® Ages
8 -- 12 Years $6.78
Roll
the cubes, then use the pictures to tell a story. With 9
cubes and 54 images, the options are endless! This game
reinforces artistic expression, language and vocabulary
development, and creativity and imagination! Hours of fun
for the entire family!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfQtKH_TFo&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLCBE2ACB7A1CA3129
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Gamewright's Flip
Out Ages 8
-- 15 Years
$19.49
Flip
out for this colorful card game! Switch, swap, and flip
cards in order to get at least four-of-a-kind in a row.
Sounds easy, but the cards in your hand are not necessarily
your own! Every card is double-sided, so anyone can take -
and use- any card in sight. Collect the most cards and you
win! |
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Green Science
Enviro Battery
Ages
8 Years and Up $11.03
Mr. Potato Head can't do this! With a real potato, some
mud and some salt, vour child can create electricity!
Kit includes: zinc and copper plates with connection
wires (4 each), 3 cups (1 paper, 2 plastic), 2 bottle screw
caps, 1 LED lamp light tower, 1 sound chip, 1 LCD watch,
tape, and instructions.
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Hands
- On Equations
Home Edition Ages
8 Years and Up $95
Hands-On Equations is a supplementary program that can be used with any math curriculum. It uses the visual and kinesthetic approach developed by Dr. Henry Borenson to provide students with an algebraic foundation for success with algebra. The program also provides students with a unique five-step procedure enabling them to concretize and solve word problems. Hands-On Equations provides both a foundation for the Common Core State Standards and, in many instances, exceeds those standards. Give your kids algebraic confidence! A gift that will serve for years to come!
http://www.borenson.com/AboutHandsOnEquations/WhatIsHandsOnEquations/
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Easy - Bake
Ultimate Oven 8 Years and Up $39.99
The
classic oven has been updated to be light bulb-free!
Oven comes with baking pan, cupcake pan, pan pusher,
chocolate chip cookie mix, red velvet cake mix, pink
frosting mix, rainbow sugar crystals package, paper cupcake
wraps and instructions/recipes.
Did you have an Easy - Bake
oven?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lreImESlrG0
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Geometry Hats
Ages 8 -- Adult $20/Each Hat $30/Activity
Booklet
Geometry
Hats were developed as both fun hats to wear and more
importantly, as learning tools. Each of the 5 geometric
shaped hats can help teach students how to measure, fold,
scale, calculate, imagine and play. The Activity Booklet
provides 30+ activities covering a broad range of learning
options that supplement the hats. The hats and the booklet
work in tandem to provide a unique, out of textbook learning
experience.
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American
Science & Surplus Starter Microscope Set
Ages
9 Years and Up $64.95
This microscope has dual battery-operated (for indoor or
outdoor use) LED lights for illuminating material from above
or below, all-glass optics, a 10X eyepiece, and
magnifications at 40, 100 and 400X. It stands 12" tall and
comes with (4) prepared slides, (1) plain slide, and (1)
well slide, cover glass, dropper, stain, labels, forceps,
scalpel, lens paper, test tube, Petri dish, teasing needles,
a shipping bag that functions as a dust cover, and
instructions.
Requires (3) "AA" batteries, which are not included.
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I Built It! Chess
Ages
10 Years and Up $34.99
Create a custom chess set! The possibilities are endless!
Imagine a scrapbooked set using photos, or create a fun
themed set that shows off your child's special interests and
hobbies.
If your child doesn't know how to play chess -- no
worries. I Built It! provides free downloadable "how to
move" diagrams that fit right into the game pieces... so even
learning to play Chess is a breeze!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=064CQ_C4ekk
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KEVA 200 Piece Block Set Ages
10 Years and Up $62.64
KEVA planks are construction
blocks that are precision cut, identical in size and shape
and made of Midwest hardwood maple. Each piece is
approximately 4 inches long, 3/4 inch wide and an inch
thick. These perfectly cut, identical blocks stack with
surprising stability.
KEVA planks are used in
schools, museums, art galleries and homes to teach
everything from physics to language arts to design and
sculpture.
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Out of the
Box Games, 10 Days in the Americas
10 Years and Up $27.99
Gather
your sunglasses, snowshoes and mosquito spray -- it's time to
travel to new destinations with the 10 Days Series -- the
Americas! Players use destination and transportation tiles
to chart a course through North, Central and South America
and the Caribbean -- touring by airplane, cruise ship or on
foot. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might
outmaneuver your fellow travelers and be the first to make
connections for a complete ten day journey!
10 Days in the Americas makes for great map and geography
learning for any and all students. Not only can students
take a ten-day trip through the Americas, but other games
can be purchased within the series. These take students
through Asia, the USA, Europe, and Africa.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A9JDPCWdU0w
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Teens
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Legacy Learning
Systems,
Learn & Master
Painting
Ages: 8 -- Adult $161
An
exceptional, detailed course -- Learn & Master Painting
consists of 20 professionally produced DVDs, a hundred plus
page Lesson Book with supplemental information, a 56 page
Teacher's Guide, and access to free online student support.
This course has it all!
Legacy Learning Systems also offers courses in guitar,
piano, drums, blues guitar, and even ballroom dance.
Although recommended for children as young as eight,
we're classifying this as a teenage product.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkWHdnr-eEw&feature=related
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Teens: Change Is
Your Choice
Ages 11 --
20 Years $14.95
This write-in diary is a powerful tool for any teen who
wants to improve his or her life. It guides the teen to
recognize the wisdom that is already within them so that
they can make powerful choices about who they want to be and
where they want to go in life.
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Out of the
Box Games, Squint
Ages 12 Years and Up $27.99
A
wonderful way to encourage creative thinking in children and
adults and, of course, an immense amount of fun! In Squint,
players are given the task of building a picture of the item
listed on their "squint" card. If the picture is guessed
before time is up -- points are awarded. Squint is a great
game for increasing hand-eye coordination and improving
vocabulary. Squint also, improves recognition and
interpretation of patterns and images.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MtK0JxvGniE
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Live Scribe Echo
Smart Pen
Ages Teen -- Adult $149.95+
LiveScribe
Echo smartpen is a fantastic gift for teens and adults
alike. When applied to special paper, it digitally captures
a precise image of your handwritten notes, sketches, and
doodles. It also has a sound recorder for meetings and
lectures. For a teenager who might be starting dual
enrollment at a junior college or taking some sort of
lecture outside of the home, this product is highly
recommended. Not only does it allow the student to focus on
the lecture by not placing a laptop in front of him/her (no
access to Facebook and email with this smartpen), it allows
students to record the lecture and then play it back when
they get home. They can even point the smartpen to a
specific spot in their notes (after class), and the lecture
will replay from that point!
Setup is a breeze. Connect the pen to your computer using a
USB cord--accompanying software supports both Windows and
Mac OS X--and your uploaded handwritten notes will appear
exactly as they did on the page. They'll be arranged in an
iTunes-like application called Livescribe Desktop that lets
you read, organize, share, and print them. If you recorded
sound simultaneously, the page is presented as a "pencast"
on your screen with your words highlighted in
synchronization with the sound. If your teen is a technology
lover, they will have so much fun with this tool. Not only
is it used for educational purposes, but you can have fun
with this pen as well! Draw a piano on the livescribe paper,
and use the pen to touch the different chords. You'll be
playing piano on a piece of paper in no time. Also available
are many different apps to download, including U.S. State
facts, scientific calculators, foreign language
dictionaries, travel, religious and music apps, to name a
few.
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Photographic Card
Deck of the Elements
Ages Teens -- Adult $16.47
Picture-perfect
representations of all 118 elements, each gorgeously
illustrated in photography, graphical representations, and
data details such as melting point, boiling point, density
and electron configuration.Your teens can use the
suggested activities to sharpen their knowledge and satisfy
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University Hoodies Ages
Teens -- Adult Prices Vary
Where do your teens want to
go for college? Encourage their dreams by purchasing a
school hoodie!
If this particular site doesn't carry apparel for your
teen's desired school, just check out the school's
bookstore. |
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All Ages
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Picture Ornaments
Ages 0 and Up $12.96
Start
a fun family tradition - photo ornaments each year, starting
with Baby's First ornament. Your children are older? Don't
worry - it's never too late to begin a family tradition.
Kids love hanging their own ornaments! |
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Pictures--The
Perfect Holiday Gift!
Ages 0 and Up $9.99 -- Photobook
Pictures--the
perfect holiday gift! And you can make your own
personal picture books--just in time for the holidays.
You can create photo books, posters, calendars and more.
So go ahead--upload your photos, pick your products, and
get creative! There are plenty of ready-to-go templates,
clear directions, and an online helper if you need
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Arkmipa Costumes
Ages
0 -- Adult $30 And Up
Arkima
has so many options to choose from -- full body costumes,
wrap-n-ride costumes, costume capes, vests, hats and tails,
and MORE! Shop by category and by age. Arkmipa has darling
holiday costumes for infants and toddlers. If you need a
holiday pageant outfit, the Mother Mary
and the Wise Men costumes
are especially nice. Wrap-n-ride costumes are great for a
child who is confined to a bed or wheelchair. ALL children
will love these! Parents will too!
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| Athletic Equipment Ages 3
Years and Up Prices Vary
All
kids love balls! Bouncy balls, basketballs, tennis balls and
more!
Low-tech, old fashioned ... and so much
fun!
Plus, great for one's physical
well-being!! |
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Mirage Maker
Ages 4 Years and
Up $39.95
This is an absolutely 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 will appear floating above it. A booklet
(included) explains the magic. |
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Voice Rockrz Ages
4 Years -- Adult $24.99
Magically change your voice with Voice Rockrz. The mic has a built-in speaker
for instant amplification and a mp3 input jack so you can
plug your mp3 player into the mic and sing along. The cool
accessories help you interact with the mic for all sorts of
different voice effects.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tROnEFjC39M&noredirect=1
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| Theatre Experience Ages 4
Years and Up Prices Vary
Introduce
your children to the theatre this holiday season! They will
be mesmerized by the songs, dances, and energy of a live
performance.
If there is one, purchase the
accompanying CD as well! Your kids will love listening to
the music for months to come! |
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Labyrinth
Ages 8 Years and Up $34
Who
doesn't enjoy playing with a Labyrinth?!
This one is constructed of wood and painted with
attractive colors!
Great for kids! |
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Newton's Cradle
Ages
8 Years and Up $18.13
Newton's Cradle is a clever device that not only
demonstrates a pendulum, but also shows the Laws of
Conservation of Momentum and Energy.
And so fascinating to watch!
Young and old enjoy this toy!
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Lap of Luxury Lap
Desks
Ages 8 Years and Up $40 -- $70
Lap
of Luxury Lap Desks offer support to your body as you work,
read, and play. A perfect gift for any teenager or child who
doesn't like to work at the table or desk.
Whether the kids use them in the car, on the couch or
outside, they'll love having this sturdy, well-made lap desk
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Pin Art 3D 8 Years
and Up $8.98
Make
a 3D face, hand or just about anything!
The Pin Art 3D toy features
thousands of silver sliding pins in a black and clear
plastic frame.
Invented in the 1980's this
classic executive desk toy is fun for everyone. |
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We hope you enjoyed our 2011 Gift Guide! |
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