Just still blissfully naive, Flaming Sword!!!!!!!!!

A couple of days ago I stumbled across a couple of educational toys from a company in Germany called LUK: the bambinoLUK (for 3 - 5 year olds) and miniLUK (5 and up). I did a search here on the boards to see if anyone had a review or comments, and didn't come up with any hits even referencing them. I've found them at a several quality online independent educational toy retailers and on Am**zon -- but never in person, so I haven't been able to do the hands-on Mommy approval test. The are technically, I suppose, a toy. The company claims that the system provides "basic and essential learning activities for children's intellectual development in the areas of memorization, concentration, visual perception, logical thinking, linguistic skills, and basic arithmetic." I know this is a vague description, but I'm having a hard time explaining what they are without a picture. Here's a link to their website http://luklearningsystem.com/index.php (Is it okay to post to a manufacturer? I'm new to this board...I looked at the FAQs, and didn't see anything agaist it. I have no stake in it whatsoever, and am not a salesperson. If it isn't ok please delete this line...but can you keep the rest of the post up?) Also, I'm just beginning to read WTM and get the feeling that perhaps this type of toy doesn't really jive with the grammar stage goals -- PLEASE correct me if I'm incorrectly reading something into the philosophy! I'm looking for something that would keep my 3 yo dd's attention for decent stretches of time while I begin this HSCH journey with my 5 year old, and educate her in the meantime. Of course, my ultimate goal is to get them almost at the same level...isn't that every mom's goal? :tongue_smilie: Thanks so much!