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Spring into Science with 4 Great DVDs from NCircle Entertainment-Giveaway

May 12, 2015 by Kathryn 71 Comments

After a long winter, my boys and I are very much enjoying the warm weather and long days of spring. But spring is also a great time for learning and NCircle Entertainment has some great new DVDs that are perfect for exploring some of the science behind the season. Perfect to pull out on a rainy day, these are four titles your kids are sure to enjoy!

Dino Dan: Swimming with Dinosaurs!

Dino Dan fans, it’s time to join Trek and learn about some of the coolest dinosaurs yet! Dive into dino adventures in the water on the new DVD Swimming with Dinosaurs!

Sid the Science Kid: Encyclopedia of Discovery

Sid the Science Kid inspires children to ask questions about how the world works, embracing every child’s natural passion for fun and discovery. Explore 26 exciting topics with Sid and is friends in this Encyclopedia of Discovery! [Read more…]

Give Your Kids the Gift of Creativity with Kiwi Crate Subscription Boxes

December 4, 2014 by Kathryn 56 Comments

With so many gift options consisting of tech devices, video games or battery-operated toys, it can be hard to really encourage creativity and imagination in kids when choosing Christmas presents. But those gifts that let kids build, use their hands and learn are often the most popular ones and that’s why Kiwi Crate has made it a mission to let kids experience that joy of creation in a very unique way.

This subscription box service offers a choice of four different craft kits. Koala Crate kits are for kids between 3-4 years of age. Kiwi Crate kits are for kids between 4-8. Tinker Crate kits are science-based kits for kids between 9-14. And Doodle Crate kits are craft kits for kits between 9-16. I recently received a Kiwi Crate and a Tinker Crate for my boys to review and I couldn’t wait to check them out. [Read more…]

Teach Kids About Science with DVDs from NCircle Entertainment-Giveaway

May 15, 2014 by Kathryn 87 Comments

My oldest son has always been a scientist at heart. From his love of documentaries to his fascination with volcanoes and crystals, he has a spirit of curiosity and a love of learning that drive him to understand the world around him. Spring is the perfect time to bring out the inner scientist in any child, and this spring, NCircle Entertainment has some fabulous new DVD choices to help your little ones learn about space, light, and ocean creatures!

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Space is the Place

Join the Cat in the Hat on a trip into space, and learn why the cosmos is such a cool place! In this new DVD, the Cat and his friends visit each of the planets, the sun and the stars. Young viewers can learn why day turns to night thanks to our friend, the sun. [Read more…]

Sid the Science Kid: The Movie on DVD Has Action and Education for Kids-Giveaway

April 18, 2013 by Kathryn 80 Comments

Who’s every kid’s favourite insatiably curious little scientist? Sid the Science Kid, of course! Sid, like most young children, is always asking questions about the world around him. And in his search for the answers, he helps teach kids about the scientific process! Zackary discovered this hit PBS Kids show when he was about three years old and I have to admit, I was a bit of a fan myself! And now Sid is starring in his very own movie now available on DVD! Here’s a brief synopsis of Sid the Science Kid: The Movie:

sid science kid movie box art Sid and his classmate Gabriela enter a contest and win the exclusive opportunity to visit a new modern science museum before it opens to the public. There the kids meet a quirky scientist, voiced by special guest star Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), who has designed robot tour guides of the future! Then one of the robots goes haywire and the grand opening is in jeopardy! It is up to Sid and his friends to work as a team to find the rogue robot and save the day!

My boys were so excited to watch this movie featuring Sid and Gabriela. They especially loved the robot tour guides that were featured in the movie, since Zackary has lately had a fascination with robots that he has passed to his brother. The movie had a great engaging storyline and I loved that my boys were learning about lightning, dinosaurs and robots as the action progressed! [Read more…]

Build Strong Literacy Skills with Books and Resources from Newmark Learning-Giveaway

March 11, 2013 by Kathryn 65 Comments

I am a huge advocate for literacy and because of that, I’ve always looked for the best ways to help my boys develop strong reading skills. From alphabet flash cards to sight word activity sheets, I choose games and activities that combine fun and learning whenever I get the chance. So when I heard about Newmark Learning and its extensive line of books and other educational resources, I was excited to learn more about the company’s products.

I was given the chance to review an assortment of products, so I requested reading, math, science and social studies books at the Grade 1-2 level, Zackary’s current reading level at the time. The books were full colour and very appealing to both of my boys, but I really wanted to see how Zackary liked the content.

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Let Your Kids Learn Indoors or Out with the SmartLab Toys Indoor/Outdoor Microscope-Giveaway

May 6, 2012 by Kathryn 134 Comments

Now that spring has arrived, my boys are having a great time playing in the backyard and exploring the outdoors every chance they get. I believe that if kids have the right encouragement and equipment, playtime is the absolute best way for them to learn. So when I got to choose one of the fun science sets from SmartLab Toys, I was thrilled about the opportunity to combine fun and learning for my boys.

smartlab toys indoor outdoor microscope I reviewed the clever 3D Puzzles from SmartLab Toys in the past so I already knew first-hand just how interactive and entertaining the products were. Since Zackary is older now and has a fascination with the world around him, I decided to review the Indoor/Outdoor Microscope this time. [Read more…]