Tag: educational

Dr. Beaker {Game Review by Dad & Giveaway}

Posted on July 23, 2017December 11, 2020 by Erin

Dr. Beaker is a fun dexterity game from the makers of Dr. Eureka.

The goal of this game is to use a stir stick to move marbles around inside a beaker to match a pattern.

Begin Again Toys: Don’t Dump Dumpty {Game Review and Giveaway}

Posted on December 10, 2016December 11, 2020 by Erin

BeginAgain of Fort Collins, Colorado makes eco-friendly toys that teach through play. I had a lot of fun browsing their offerings which include puzzles, balancing games, stackers, travel games, and more! There’s something for babies all the way up to children of older ages. I like the neat hands-on offerings which are perfect for helping children learn and recognize numbers, letters, and other important skills. These eco-friendly wooden sets and games challenge both boys and girls and encourage using ones imagination. This company is a worth a look for purchasing sustainable toys for home or in the classroom! Continue reading

Game Review: Dr. Eureka from Blue Orange Games

Posted on July 25, 2016December 11, 2020 by Erin

Be the maddest scientist around!

Dr. Eureka, designed by the award winning Roberto Fraga, is a tactile problem solving and brainteasing matching game. Players pass colorful molecules between test tubes to match the pattern on a challenge card, building both cognitive processing and dexterity skills. Play it alone or at a party with friends, Dr. Eureka is your best bet for some crazy molecule juggling fun!
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Visual Learning Systems: Digital Science Online {Schoolhouse Crew Review }

Posted on March 9, 2015July 10, 2024 by Erin

Science is one of the most loved school subjects by my children. It’s interesting, hands-on, and exciting. In learning by observation and through experiments they are getting answers to the hows and whys of how things work. Science gives one the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, pursue scientific interest further, and make informative decisions. In understanding the importance of science and its benefits, I’m more than delighted to have discovered Visual Learning Systems, an educational science publisher that offers top-quality visual curriculum for grades Primary all the way through High-school.

As part of the Schoolhouse Crew Review team, I’ve been given the opportunity to share my thoughts upon Visual Learning Systems Digital Science Online: Elementary Edition (Grades K-5) curriculum (Digital Science Online: Secondary Edition (Grades 6-12) is also available). I’d been on the look out for science curriculum to use during the 2015-2016 school year that I could make work for both my children. I was having a hard time deciding, weighing many pros and cons. I’ll admit that this review opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time. This particular edition includes primary as well as elementary science which works perfectly for my 4 and 6 year old. Continue reading

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