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REVIEW:

My youngest daughter began using ABCMouse.com when she was only 5.  She was already in Kindergarten and was already reading on a 2nd grade level.  So why try ABCMouse.com?

 She absolutely LOVED it!  She enjoyed reading fun interactive stories, playing games and gettting the rewards for each level she completed!

As she continued progressing even up to the First Grade level, she never tired of the games, books, art, music and so much more.  I would even catch her on the computer right after school before she even had a snack.  

Now my little ABCMouser is 8 years old and has been asking for an ABCMouse.com membership for Christmas this year.  Even though I have explained to her that it is for children preschool up to first grade (she is in 3rd grade) she loved it so much she still wants to play.  She even used the excuse that she could "teach her little cousins" when they come over.

So, whether your little ones are  homeschooled, preschoolers looking for online adventure, kindergarten or older.  Whether they need extra help or just looking for educational fun (and time away from Mine Craft LOL)  ABCMouse.com is an excellent choice!

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Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Why wait until Christmas to get a discount? Get 20% off on Splash Math to enjoy fun math practice for your child for an entire school year.

Splash Math is an award winning math program for kids of ages 5-10 which
can be used both at homes and in schools. Splash Math has benefited
over 9 million kids and has been used in over 50,000 classrooms.
Available on iPads, Android tablets and web, Splash Math works across
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Splash Math is an adaptive program. It personalizes math practice
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Splash Math combines the best of both worlds. For a child, Splash Math
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keeping them engaged all the time. For a parent, Splash Math covers all
necessary math skills for their grade levels and provides crucial
insight on the child's performance.



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Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Look for the review coming soon. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Kids will investigate, test and redesign their own creations with Groovy Lab in a Box subscription service #review

Each month through our Groovy Lab in a Box subscription service, young STEMists (your children!) will receive fun, hands-on projects and an engineering design challenge – all focused on that month’s STEM topic.All STEMists will receive a Lab Notebook, where they can read about that month’s topic, perform

investigation activities and document their findings. They will investigate, brainstorm, plan, build, test and redesign their own creations.



STEMists also receive access to our special “Beyond…in a Box” online learning portal. This is a unique feature of Groovy Lab in a Box because it gives STEMists a deeper understanding of that month’s topic. “Beyond…in a Box” has videos and more interactive activities to supplement what they are learning from the box projects, which also helps the STEMist even more when completing the design challenge. Additionally, the monthly box contains bonus supplies exclusively for the activities available through “Beyond…in a Box.”

While the investigation activities have step-by-step directions, STEMists won’t have detailed directions to complete the Engineering Design Challenge. Instead, they must rely on their critical thinking skills, and what they’ve learned through the investigation process from the Lab Notebook and online activities. The Engineering Design Challenge is the culmination of your STEMist’s learning experience – the ultimate project where he/she must apply the knowledge gained from that month’s activities.

Science learning made fun!

Groovy Lab in a Box: Inspiring the next generation of STEMists….

For ages 8+



My Review:

Engage your child's mind and imagination with a new science project every month.  But wait, not just 1 project but several!  This monthly subscription service sends several fun and adventurous experiments right to your door each month.  Imagine the fun and excitement when your child(ren) open their monthly box to discover what new adventures they will participate in . . . investigate the wonders of using solar energy to cook!  Test new theories with creating a rocket that works, or a battery operated motor, or use wind to make something work!



My son had previously made a solar cooker with his grandpa and thought that would be a great first test of our Groovy Lab in a Box sample kit.  First we opened our box and set everything out to look through . . .

Next, he read through the instructions in the lab book to make sure he knew what supplies he needed from the box for his experiment . . .

Then, the fun began!  And here is the result!  A fun rainbow crayon made from wax pieces, aluminum foil, the original Groovy Lab box, tape and of course the SUN!

What fun!  A great gift for this Christmas season or any time of year - gift the gift of learning fun with Groovy Lab in a Box!

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

French for Kids language immersion DVD Review on Mom Loves 2 Read

French For Kids DVD Review:

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Fritzi’s in the house!  But où est Fritzi?




Finding the mischievous mouse Fritzi is just part of the fun in this
lively language learning program from Whistlefritz, the award-winning
producers of the Spanish for Kids series of DVDs and CDs.



This
French immersion DVD welcomes you to Fritzi’s house, where up or down,
inside or out, there is lots to learn and plenty to do.  Explore every
area of Fritzi’s house, from la chambre (the bedroom) and la salle de bain (the bathroom) to le salon (the living room) and la cuisine
(the kitchen).  An engaging interactive

format teaches children basic
greetings, positional words, food, daily activities, numbers, and more.




But that’s not all! Nous allons chanter et danser!  (We’re going to sing and dance!)  This DVD will have children on their feet dancing along to upbeat rhythms.  Dedans et Dehors is
an engaging blend of colorful backgrounds, charming animation and
live-action that kids will want to revisit again and again.



This DVD
includes an easy-to-use translation guide for parents and teachers, who
are first time learners of French, as well as French subtitles.
 Designed for children ages 2-7, Dedans et Dehors is fun for all ages!

 

My Review:

Knowing how beneficial it is to children’s brain development when
they learn a second language, I have made sure that each time I am offered a chance to review materials that help young children learn other languages, I jump at the chance.  So far, we have reviewed a Japanese language immersion DVD and Spanish immersion DVD both with amazing success.  Both are still loved by myself and my children - especially my youngest who watches at least one of them everyday.



Now, being introduced to a French immersion DVD by a company I have not yet reviewed for - I was excited to see how my youngest would react and if she would love it as much as the other language learning DVDs we have previously tried.



Of course she loves it.  The animations are adorable, the DVD is easy to follow especially with the english subtitles during the playing of the DVD - very helpful as we do not speak any French.

She loves the little mouse Fritzi, and as a Mom watching along - I can say that the DVD is fun and exciting but more geared to younger children - my 9 year old quickly lost interest and thought it was "too kiddish" for her.  I think my younger nieces - ages 3 and almost 2 - would enjoy watching this DVD along with my 5 year old.



My personal favorite part of this DVD was the charades - it was fun to guess along with my daughter.  We both have learned a few new words and as the repetition of the words in the DVD and repeatedly playing the DVD I expect we will retain many more after we have had more time to watch and learn.



French for Kids: Dedans et Dehors can be found on the website as well as other online retailers.

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Around the World for Christmas - Mix Educational Learning with Fun and Game Excitement - Review

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Fun Games For Global Education

Curious
about getting better connected to people of the world? Now you can!
Around the World is a company that travels around the world and develops
interactive products that bring the global experience to you. Their
mission is to offer resources that get people of all ages better
connected to the world around them. Their products meet the needs of many a
diversified market, including classrooms, diversity and literacy
programs, cafes, universities, museums, as well as businesses looking
for other ways of understanding cultural diversity among their global
markets.

Their fun games are about spreading global education and connecting people in this diverse world. The award-winning Around the World Board Game
takes players on a travel adventure while

educating them about people,
places, language, culture, customs, world wonders, and world geography. The Trivia Collector Card Packs are designed to be
played along with our board game or on their own. The card packs include
over 200 fun, trivia questions on every region of the world!



My children and I all love to play all kinds of games. We have an entire upstairs closet that has nothing but family board, card games and puzzles.  So, being offered the chance to review a family game is one that is perfect for us.



I love to find games that the whole family can play, so although my youngest is too young for nearly all the questions in this game, we still include her by having her help move the game pieces, hand the cards to other players and help give answers and hints so she can be included too.

As a Stay At Home Mom of Three busy and active kiddos in 3 different grades/learning stages, it is always great to find games that mix fun with education so that they can learn as they play. The Around the World board game helps make learning about geography, international cultures, language and the people and places in this world full of fun.  My
kids do enjoy playing this game, but soon get frustrated with the difficulty of some of the questions. My 12 year old son seems to know quite a bit more about geography and cultures, whereas my 9 year old is still learning - and of course my 5 year old doesn't know a whole lot yet, but is eager to play along anyway.









Around the World is a game with 200 educational trivia cards based on the themes of People
and Places, Geography and Language, and Culture and Customs that helps the players "travel" all over the world to learn

new and exciting things about different countries and cultures that they otherwise would not have a chance to visit.



Most of the questions are even too hard for this Mom, but the hints many times make guessing fun and easier.  And of course many times I add a few extra hints for when the kids area struggling to figure it out.  Overall the game is fun and educational and we all seem to remember different questions and answers from the game days later.



Around the World Games would make a great Christmas Gift for a family with children who are eager to learn while having fun playing too!

And, there are additional country and continent packs that can be purchased in addition to the main game set - check it out at http://www.aroundtheworldgames.com/

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Hot Dots Jr Review & Giveaway ~ Playful Interactive Learning for Pre K through 3rd Grade Children

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

The new Hot Dots & Hot Dots Jr Let's Master sets are for grade levels Pre-K to Grade
3. Each grade specific 2 book set is chock-full of important skills that
children need to master at each grade level in reading or math (each
set is specific to either reading OR math). 



The sets all come with a Hot
Dots interactive pen and there are 100 lessons on either math or
reading and language art skills. Fifteen of the 100 lessons are
challenge activities that prepare children for skills at the next grade
level. 

My Review:

I received two sets of Hot Dots Jr for this review.  Hot Dots Jr Let's Master Kindergarten Math & Hot Dots

Jr Let's Master Kindergarten Reading. Each set come with the interactive pen that comes with the books is an adorable Talking Dog named Ace that teaches along with the book.



My youngest child is currently in Kindergarten and although many parts of this set were easy for her, there were portions that she got wrong the first couple times she played with the book sets.  She loves when Ace the dog tells her she got it Right.  She says that the books are "fun and a little bit cool and I like them."



For children getting ready to go to Kindergarten up to 3rd grade, these Hot Dots and Hot Dots Jr Let's Master Math & Reading sets are great to take when traveling, at home, grandparents, homeschooling and so much more.

  



Each set is $24.99 and is currently available exclusively at www.educationalinsights.com .

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Rock N Learn the Letter Sounds DVD Review & Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read

About Rock N Learn

Energetic music and fun activities build excitement about learning to
read. Letter Sounds covers the most common sound that each letter makes.
The completely new Letter Sounds DVD with its "on-screen mouth" shows
how to form each sound and features exciting animation. Lovable
characters on the DVD help engage kids. Letter Sounds CD comes with a
full-color illustrated book. By the end of either program, students are
combining letters to read words and even simple sentences. Ages 4–7.

Approx. 62 minutes



Mom Loves 2 Read's followers can use coupon code

JQ7711 for 25% off your purchase at  www.rocknlearn.com



My Review:

My kids have always loved music and I personally as a parent have found that it is easier for children (and adults) to learn and retain information if it is put in the form of a song or rhyme.  With Rock N Learn, music is used in a fun and fantastic way to teach children educational concepts.  In this DVD - Alphabet Letter Sounds are put to music to help children learn their sounds while having fun with music.

My girls both loved watching this DVD and my youngest has been improving at school with letter sound and letter recognition since we started watching this DVD together.  I love how excited she gets when it is time to play the Rock N Learn Letter Sounds DVD - I'm planning to get the States & Capitals CD & book set for my older two - I remember how hard it was for me to learn my States and Capitals as a kid, and I think that Rock N Learn can  help them do much better than I did.

Now for some Giveaway Fun - 

I will be giving away 2 copies of the Rock N Learn Letter Sounds DVD

Easy entries - Daily entry options - Must be 18 or older and live in US to win.

Giveaway will run from 12/5 -  12/15

Winner will be notified via email - and will have 48 hours to reply and claim prize - if no reply another winner will be chosen at random.

Entry-Form

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Enter to WIN a 1 Year Subscription to ABCMouse.com for the little ones in your family!

 

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Co Hosted By: Simply Southern Couponers 

and Tales From A Southern Mom

Sponsored By: ABCmouse

ABCmouse is an online early learning academy for ages 2 to 5+. The curriculum includes reading, math, the world around us, art & colors, music & songs, library, puzzles and games. For only $7.95 a month, you can get a full curriculum for your kids from Preschool up to Kindergarten. Each level (there are 6 levels total) offers over 400 learning activites and when an activity is completed your child will earn tickets which can then be used toward buying stuff for their fish, hamster, or their room, or even updating their outfit for their avatar. ABCmouse really is pretty awesome. Check out Sweet Southern Lovin's full review.

ABC Mouse makes it easier for parents with young children at home to teach them early learning skills like pre-reading, letter sounds, letter recognition, pre-reading skills and much more.  It is a great addition for home school parents, school breaks for preschoolers and children in early grades (K - 3rd) and just for additional fun learning activities at home.  All three of my children love educational games online and on PC games.  I know my two youngest would enjoy ABC Mouse!

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Spirituality for Kids ~ a free online program that encourages children to make a difference in the world around them! Review on Mom Loves 2 Read

Spirituality For Kids is a free online program that you and your child can do together. Don’t wait another minute!

Spirituality for Kids is back with an entertaining, self-guided
program that encourages children to reflect on their actions, to see
challenges as opportunities, to develop self-worth, and to activate the
desire to make a difference in the world around them. 



To make sure the child is grasping the concepts, there are five
“checkpoints” throughout the lessons. Each “checkpoint” is an activity
that will help the parent measure their child’s understanding of the spiritual
concepts covered along the way. If you notice your child is having a
challenging time understanding a concept, revisit a video lesson more
than once and discuss a concept together several times.



Spirituality
for Kids is a completely self-paced and flexible program based upon
your child’s needs. You can determine the amount of time needed for each
lesson, be that a single day or stretched out over a longer period of
time.

My Review:

Spirituality for Kids is a great free online program that has an abundance of lessons that are fun for the whole family.  Each lesson has step by step building blocks that teach children important spiritual lessons using games, videos, activities and fun to help them learn key morals and values.  Using the theme that "life is like a game" each story and lesson helps children learn at their own pace, while grasping key concepts like the importance of rules, being positive, inner strength, self-worth and their own unique abilities.



I started this lesson set with my youngest child - my 5 year old daughter.  We have only been working on it for a few days and already she is able to understand the value of rules.  She loves watching the video over and over and we stop from time to time to discuss what we just learned together.



I plan to continue this with her as well as add in my two older children over Christmas Break so they can also benefit from some of these wonderful lessons!

I definitely recommend that parents check out Spirituality for Kids online and see what you think!  I love that it makes discussing difficult issues easier for me as a parent and more fun for my kids.

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review.  Sponsored post: I will be compensated for posting.  Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Vtech Cody the Smart Cub Giveaway - A great gift for the young child in your life! Enter to Win on Mom Loves 2 Read

VTech Cody the Smart Cub Giveaway

Hosted by: Young Mom's
Deals and Mom Loves 2
Read

Hello everyone! We've teamed up with some
amazing bloggers to bring you the latest and greatest new toy from
VTech, Cody the Smart Cub. Cody is an interactive toy that not only
plays music and games, but refers to your child by name! How cool is
that? If you'd like to learn more about Cody's amazing features, check
out Young Mom's Deals' review of VTech's Cody the Smart Cub.

Although my children are past the age for this adorable toy, my nieces are at the perfect age to interact and play with Cody.  We have a cute Vtech bear that is similar to Cody and all three of my kids used it and now my nieces play with it when they visit.  These adorable interactive toys last for years and years!  They make wonderful gifts for baby showers, baby and toddler birthdays, Christmas, or just because it was too cute not to buy!

The great news is that Young Mom's Deals and Mom Loves 2 Read have teamed
up with VTech to bring you an opportunity to win a VTech Cody the
Smart Cub of your very own! The contest is open to residents of US who
are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Entry is incredibly
simple! Just enter using the giveaway widget below!

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The Human Body Detectives ~Osteoblasts To The Rescue, Apps, & Curriculum too

 Dr Heather does it again with another great ebook, the 4th in this series staring The Human Body Detectives.



 Osteoblasts to the Rescue

~ An Imaginative Journey Through the Skeletal System

In this story, the sisters discover why there are 206 bones in the human body.  Through their imaginations and wonderful detective skills, they take a tour of the human skeletal system.  I won't tell you more because you really should read it for yourself!



My Kids are learning so much about the different systems of the human body through The Human Body Detectives series.  Each and every book is full of adventure, funny and icky moments (according to my youngest) and great educational information that makes learning so much fun. Osteoblasts to the Rescue is the fourth book in this series and we love each and every one of them.  I can't wait for the next adventure with Pearl and Merrin ~ The Human Body Detectives.







About the New Apps for Kids!

The Human Body for Kids HBD series adventures are now available as apps!
Enjoy 10 minutes of peas & quiet while your kids are entertained by a fun and engaging interactive adventure.



The Lucky Escape

Add the magic to your iphone or ipad now.



Battle with the Bugs

Add the magic to your iphone or ipad now.



A Heart Pumping Adventure

Add the magic to your iphone or ipad now.



Educational Description

The Human Body Detectives apps provide free curriculum for volume
purchases; this curriculum is aligned to Common Core State Standards by a
National Board Certified Teacher and provides student exposure to
multiple intelligences.  Curriculum information can be found at http://www.humanbodydetectives.com/curriculum. Please contact drheather@drheathernd.com with questions and links to the curriculum.





About Dr Heather:



Biography

Dr. Heather Manley, is a practicing physician whose primary
interest is preventative healthcare for families. She was inspired to
write her award winning children's educational adventure series, Human
Body Detectives, as she saw a need to teach children how their bodies
work & what foods best fuel them. By creating the engaging &
entertaining series, children are more apt to make healthier lifestyle
decisions.



HBD series :

The Lucky Escape * Battle with the Bugs * A Heart Pumping Adventure * Osteoblasts to the Rescue





Site: http://www.humanbodydetectives.com/blog/

Twitter: @hbdetectives
 and @drheathernd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanBodyDetectives


 

I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion and are not influenced nor reviewed by the sponsor prior to posting.For more info, see my FTC disclosure or Review Policy.

Review of The Human Body Detectives ~ Let your kids explore the human body in a most unique and fun way!

The
Human Body Detectives set of stories are about two young “Human Body Detectives,” Merrin and
Pearl, who are able to use their imaginations to magically enter the different systems in the body of a family member to find a way to solve health
mysteries. Through action packed educational adventures, readers learn
how the various systems work and which foods best fuel each system.



I was sent the first three books in pdf ebook form from the author for me to review.  I have read through each one several times and I just love them!  My kids are also enjoying reading them and learning not only about the different parts of the human body, but also about different healthy foods and ways to keep their bodies healthy.  And of course they love the colorful pictures that go with each story.  

Here is a bit more about these books:

Battle With Bugs

~ Learn about the Immune System



Merrin
and Pearl’s cousin Max is sick, threatening everyone’s Mexican
holiday.  This time the girls find themselves in Max’s body, witnessing
first hand the immune system in action. They befriend a white blood cell
warrior who leads them into battle against the offending bacteria. -

The Lucky Escape

~ Learn about the digestive system
Mom’s Choice Award Winner!



Merrin and Pearl’s little brother Robbie has swallowed a penny.  Through
magic and imagination, the girls find themselves on an adventure
through his digestive system where they must grab the penny to help him
and escape his poopy diaper.



*My older kids thought this one was hillarious!

A Heart Pumping Adventure

~ Learn about the circulatory system 



During breakfast with her dad, Merrin is concerned about his eating
habits and his heart. A few moments later, she and Pearl are riding on a
red, pillowy, donut–shaped boat, floating on a red–colored sea and
surrounded by hundreds of these grape–like things! Where are the girls
and where are they headed?



Each of the books in this Human Body Detectives series is perfect for children to read and learn, while enjoying a fun adventure with their favorite detective duo.  I know the author is working on more books in this series and I can't wait to share each one with you.  Check them out on Amazon - they start at only $.99!  An amazing deal for such great books.

I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion and are not influenced nor reviewed by the sponsor prior to posting.For more info, see my FTC disclosure or Review Policy.