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Growing Purple Amethyst Crystals!!!
I love it when I come across a company that combines learning, FUN and overall WOW THAT’S SOOOOO COOL; factors. This one does!! Hello Discover With Dr. Cool‘s Crystal Growing Kit; Purple Amethyst. Alice and I grew CRYSTALS!!! I mean real purple amethyst crystals!! Crystals that look like ones you buy in the store. I swear I always thought crystals were cut and polished to the shape. They aren’t! They grow that way!! The sides look like polished glass. The crystals even grow to a point. I am blown away at this experiment. We grew CRYSTALS!!! I am as excited about this hands on experiment as Alice is! This IS…
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Whistlefritz On Va Jouer!! YES! (Let’s Play)
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Whistlefritz CD’s and DVD’s. These are FUN ways for kids to learn a new language! Whistlefritz CD’s and DVD’s have received so many awards, from Parents’ Choice, Mom’s Choice, Mr. Dad, The Dove Foundation, NAPPA and KIDS FIRST! The folks at Booklist has praised them as “perfect for both school and home settings.” Alice, Emma, Eli and myself AGREE!! 8 thumbs UP from my crew. The newest release is On Va Jouer (Let’s Play) is equally as fun and entertaining to watch! The On Va Jouer DVDs combine live-action, animation, interactive skits and music. On Va Jouer! Let’s PLAY!! Is being released just in time for Bastille Day, which is July 14. …
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Tappy Alphabet App Review
This business appears to have disappeared. BUMMER!! I love finding apps that are FUN but actually TEACH kids!! Tappy Alphabet App is one of those!! First, if an app doesn’t keep Alice entertained she won’t use it. No matter how much I try. Tappy Alphabet not only keeps her 100% entertained, engaged but SHE is LEARNING at the same time!! Even more impressive? Alice PICKS Tappy Alphabet to play with FIRST out of a LOT of different apps she has available on my iPad. THAT is truly impressive to me. This is a simple app that teaches, not only the alphabet but over 100 different vocabulary words!! The colorful graphics…