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Fun Toys for Exploring Outside

April 29, 2011 By Keriannot 41 Comments

Need to get the kids outside to play? Need some fun toys for exploring outside in the garden and in the backyard over the next few weeks? Here are some great products by Learning Resources to add to the fun while you supervise the kids on their excursions! The Early Science Explorer Set, Ages 3 [...]

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Hasbro Scrabble Alphabet Scoop

February 15, 2011 By Keriannot 2 Comments

Hasbro Scrabble Alphabet Scoop for ages 6 and up. 2-4 players.

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Boochie Boochie Boochie!

June 17, 2010 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

So if you are looking for family games to play with your kids over the summer during the nice outdoor weather (or even inside in the rain), than you’ll need to get Boochie from Gamewright! To me it’s a modern, kid approved spin on the traditional game of bocce ball. The orange Boochie ball is thrown [...]

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Lauri Toys Pegboard Review by ToyQueen Keri Wilmot

August 6, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Lauri Pegboard – Click to watch in HD Using the Lauri Pegboard works on grasp and release patterns with children over the age of 18 months. These colorful pegs are placed into the foam board. The pegs stack on top of one another to work on building a tall tower, which can promote upper extremity [...]

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Incorporating Handwriting Through The Game Memory

July 18, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

As the school year has come to a close, most families have begun to make the shift to the sun and fun mode, cherishing all those nice things summer has to offer like family vacations, trips to the playground, and active days at the pool. However, a question I get from parents frequently at this [...]

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LeapFrog Fridge Phonics

March 30, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

ToyQueen Review of LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Leap Frog Fridge Phonics Excellent toy for children 15 months through elementary school age is Leap Frog Fridge Phonics. The console attaches to any magnetic surface such as a door or refridgerator. Every letter of the alphabet is magnetic, when you place the letter in the console it will [...]

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Cranium Hullabaloo, Great Educational Game for Kids

March 27, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Cranium Hullabaloo Great for children ages 2 through elementary school that like to move to learn and need sensory input on rainy and snowy days is Cranium Hullabaloo. There are 16 different play pads of different shape and color positioned all over the living space. The console will describe how to move from shape to [...]

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