As we’ve homeschooled this year I’ve been eager to add games to our daily curricula. While I love games that teach straightforward academic concepts, I always get especially excited when I find a game that teaches more abstract concepts like creativity, perspective taking, and so on. As an Academics’ Choice Advocate and reviewer I was… [read more]
Academics’ Choice Winners! Doodle Quest and The SMART Playbook
January 2, 2015 by
Bring the Family Together with Spin Master Games – Holiday Gift Guide
December 9, 2013 by
Games are a fun way to bring the family together during the holidays. When my family gets together over the holidays we love to play games. I’m not talking Chess, Risk, or Settlers of Catan kind of games. We love games that involve lots of laughs and just a bit of us making fools of… [read more]
Crafty, Creative Kids Need Klutz for Christmas – Klutz #SavvyGiftGuide Review and Giveaway
November 8, 2012 by
My kids are going through a craft craze! They would be in heaven if I did craft time with them every day. Sadly, I have not that much creativity. I’m good for a couple ideas a week, but that is about all I can muster. Thankfully, for crafty and creative kids everwhere, we’ve got Klutz. Started… [read more]
Your Little Princess will love these Little Mermaid Birthday Party Ideas!
July 19, 2012 by
Last year we went to Disneyland and over at California Adventure they have a cute new Little Mermaid ride. Ever since then, all my daughter can talk about is wanting to have a Little Mermaid birthday party for her 5th birthday. I searched around and come up with a few fun ideas for a Little Mermaid… [read more]
If you love word games, this is a game for you! Dabble-The Fast Thinking Word Game – Review
March 27, 2012 by
My husband and I love the game scrabble! Speaking for myself, I like words. I like knowing about words–where they came from, what they mean. When I heard about the new game Dabble I thought it would be right up our alley.
Educational Insights: Space Faces game – Review
May 30, 2011 by
Educational Insights has been making quality learning games and toys for kids for 50 years! I played with some of their toys growing up, and now have begun to acquire quite a few of their toys and games for my own children. Today I’m excited to share with you yet another of Educational Insights wonderful… [read more]
Educational Insights Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel ~ Review ~
May 6, 2011 by
Educational Insights® is the manufacturer of unique, innovative, and modern products that deliver the highest quality educational content in ways that are relevant and appealing to kids, parents, and teachers alike. Educational Insights, the maker of Classroom Jeopardy, GeoSafari, GeoSafari Jr., Hot Dots, Hot Dots Jr., Playfoam, and many more, has been going strong for… [read more]
