Guest booky Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 We have loved Leap Frog and our DS sounded letters out before he could sing the alphabet. -It's A Match (by Discovery Toys) -Tanagram puzzles (nothing like watching your 7 yr old son help his 3.5 yr old sister) -Zingo! Have yet to get into (for fear it is too hard) -Rummikub -Triominoes Want to find: -good math games that will help with math facts and real life math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaird Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I noticed that Blokus has been on several lists. Learningresources.com has two of the Blokus games on sale PLUS an additional 40% off through July 8th. Blokus Trigon is $8.09 Blokus 3-D is $10.79 They also have lots of other great stuff on sale. Any of their sale items will automatically receive an additional 40% off once you place them in your cart. If your order is $30-$200, use the following link to get $5.95 flat rate shipping: http://www.learningresources.com/category/teachers.do?code=PROMO-FSTAW9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Equate--the best 'math scrabble' I have ever seen I second Equate as a game that is well worth getting. There are add on sets to make the game appropriate for many math skill levels. It will give your brain a real work out! And, has anyone mentioned Quarto? It's a great game for thinking skills. Plus, if you get the wooden set, it's got great eye and touch appeal. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elw_miller Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 This is great! My eldest is only 4, so I can start putting some of these things people have listed on wish lists! Our favorites: Kumon workbooks (I tear them to pieces and insert all the pages into page protectors--my dd loves doing them over and over and over...) Realistic animal figurines from Lakeshore Learning Continent puzzles by A Broader View Jenga, dominoes, chess, 3D tic-tac-toe Authors cards Homemade Montessori-type manipulatives: toothpick dropping game (drop toothpicks into tall spice jar lid--my 2-4 year olds will play with this a lot); matching sound jars; homemade lacing cards; matching game made from frozen juice lids and stickers; symmetry cards (symmetrical/asymmetrical images cut in half or with a pin hole in the middle for spinning for discussions about symmetry National Audobon Society identification books Kenn Kauffmann bird identification book binoculars magnifying glass and magnifying jars for critters box full of random musical instruments: tambourine, wooden drum, tin whistles, maracas, train whistles, egg shakers, rain sticks, etc. sand boxes--1 for outdoors for playing in, 1 tiny one indoors for tracing letters and shapes wooden train stuff puzzles--especially one by Educa that does the alphabet and ones by Ravensbruk (high quality, engaging images) The Toddler's Busy Book and The Preschooler's Busy Book Childcraft Encyclopedia, including many of the annuals, sets from the 1980s (not dumbed down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Stupidly simple, this has cut down on my hair loss (tearing): http://www.amazon.com/Original-Little-Hands-Holder-Gamewright/dp/B000H236VQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1246851645&sr=8-6 And this game, which I don't play, but just use the cards....keep an eye out for it at Goodwill: http://www.amazon.com/Fundex-8220-Phase-Card-Game/dp/B000JRBFYO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1246852086&sr=1-4 The cards come in 4 colors and range from 1-12, and you can play a LOT of math card games a la RS math with it. The cards are like real cards, not peices of paper that WILL NOT survive my son's hands. Edited July 6, 2009 by kalanamak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I noticed that Blokus has been on several lists. Learningresources.com has two of the Blokus games on sale PLUS an additional 40% off through July 8th. Blokus Trigon is $8.09 Blokus 3-D is $10.79 They also have lots of other great stuff on sale. Any of their sale items will automatically receive an additional 40% off once you place them in your cart. If your order is $30-$200, use the following link to get $5.95 flat rate shipping: http://www.learningresources.com/category/teachers.do?code=PROMO-FSTAW9 Thanks, leaird! The link didn't work, but I copied and pasted it and it did then. I got a couple extra Blokus Trigons for gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaird Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 You're welcome mom2abcd! I wish I had thought of purchasing a few extra Blokus games to give as gifts. Oh well, too late now. It's not worth paying a second shipping charge to get them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 We love the clear plastic tablecloth cover idea as well. This is a list of what we've put under it over the last year: US maps Maps of states we plan to visit Complicated puzzles we've done Map of shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Daily calendar pages - from Cranium - had puzzles, or quiz to do on each day Christmas cards Pictures people sent us - especially family pictures of relatives we rarely see Posters of other things - copy of the Constitution, etc. So, where do you get the clear plastic tablecloths? Do you buy them prepackaged somewhere, or do you get them off a bolt at the fabric store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 So, where do you get the clear plastic tablecloths? Do you buy them prepackaged somewhere, or do you get them off a bolt at the fabric store? We got ours from a bolt at the fabric store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kls126s Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 These threads are always so expensive to me...:drool: I didn't even know I needed a flashmaster! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 We like the classics the best ;). Dominoes, regular playing cards, checkers, chess, scrabble, yahtzee, jig saw puzzles, charades, cribbage, mancala (huge hit). We do have some of the newer 'educational games' which we enjoy but the the classics are always the first off the shelf. I don't know if this fits in "extras" but lots and lots of craft and art items. We keep a big basket full of empty boxes, scraps of fabric, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinderSafari Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 We got our clear plastic tablecloth in the fabric dept from Walmart. Cost like $4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama_Karen Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Blokus love that game! I love to play the 2-person board with my 4-year-old DS. We also bought "Rush Hour" Jr. and DS is getting really good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 We like the classics the best ;)...mancala (huge hit). We've been having fun with this game too. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 We have a grammar game I got at Lakeshore Learning called Speed Grammar that has been constantly played with here. My 8 and 7 yr olds love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 K'nex are huge at our house. We have a builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinderSafari Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Anyone have some excellent fun programs for teaching kids ABOUT the computer? Specifically programming or web design? Any other fun computer CDs? I really like the ClueFinders series.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Anyone have some excellent fun programs for teaching kids ABOUT the computer? Specifically programming or web design? Any other fun computer CDs? I really like the ClueFinders series.... Super, Super, SUPER FUN (our ds10 would say)... some pre-computer programming activities at Scratch.mit.edu... http://scratch.mit.edu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TundraAcademy Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Legos, legos, legos..... Connect 4 Othello Zoombinis Headsprout.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handmaiden Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Faves: Lego NXT Robotics Microscope Zoo Tycoon software RightStart Math Games Busts: Math Wrap-Ups Flashmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindygz Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 But I have to recommend Magformers to EVERYONE! They are a total hit with kids of all ages, and especially great for boys who love to build but are little and might not have the patience/dexterity for other building toys. The wheels set is a must! Get as big of a set (or multiple sets) as you can justify spending the $$ on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgm Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 What are some of your favorite extra educational items you use in your house? (Or items you wished you hadn't spent the money on?) Board games? Computer games? Manipulatives? Educational puzzles? Etc. Board Games: S'Math, Monopoly for Kids, Monopoly, Life, Clue, Mancala, Fluxx, Pandemic, Mille Borne, Dominoes, Checkers, Apples to Apples, Tiki Topple, Scrabble, Othello, Backgammon, Connect 4, Amazing Labryinth, Mastermind for Kids, Spywire, Guess Who?, Pick and Pack Computer Games: Hits: Cluefinders, Zoombinis, Pajama Sam, Freddie Fish, Putt-Putt, Math Blaster, Zoo Tycoon, Pit Droids, Hoyles Card Games Manipulatives: Pattern Blocks, legos, rocks & minerals Puzzles: Junkbot at the Lego website Etc.: Deck of playing cards, scouting supplies, Ed Zaccarro, microscope, student quality colored pencils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 oops ... double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Board Games:... Clue, ..., Fluxx, ... Amazing Labyrinth, These were (and are) favorites here, too. (Now I'm off to Google Pandemic to see what that's about.) Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsoll Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My son taught himself to read at an early age on the computer using Read Rabbit, phonics, etc. He also really liked the old Math Blaster games. Currently he really enjoys playing Element-O and Wordopoly. Also has fun with geography card games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinderSafari Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Love the Usborne Learning Pallette for beginning reading skills especially. Great HANDS-ON for my 100% kinesthetic learner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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