TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--School Supplies Product Category
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Sixty-Minute Shakespeare: Twelfth Night by
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series offers an alternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the world’s most widely read playwright. Foster has condensed the Bard’s language, but has left the integrity of Shakespeare’s writings intact so that students can experience the thrill of his stories as well as the beauty of his prose. In addition, the author has provided footnotes explaining some of the more arcane words and phrases so that the reader can better understand and, therefore, enjoy the plays. "Reading or performing Shakespeare doesn't need to take 'forever and a day.' Not if you raise the curtain on The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare ... Cass Foster has done a superb job of cutting the text while retaining the sense of the story and the poetic rhythm of the words," Sue Defabis, project manager for Five Star Publications, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: 2003. 4/28/2009 (Price: $8.99)
Sixty-Minute Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream by
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series is analternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the world’s most widely read playwright. Foster has condensed the Bard’s language, but has left the integrity of Shakespeare’s writings intact so that students can experience the thrill of his stories as well as the beauty of his prose. In addition, the author has provided footnotes explaining some of the more arcane words and phrases so that the reader can better understand and, therefore, enjoy the plays. Launch date: 2003. 4/28/2009 (Price: $8.99)
Sixty-Minute Shakespeare: Hamlet by
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series is an alternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the world’s most widely read playwright. Foster has condensed the Bard’s language, but has left the integrity of Shakespeare’s writings intact so that students can experience the thrill of his stories as well as the beauty of his prose. In addition, the author has provided footnotes explaining some of the more arcane words and phrases so that the reader can better understand and, therefore, enjoy the plays. Launch date: 2003. 4/28/2009 (Price: $8.99)
Sixty-Minute Shakespeare: Macbeth by
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series is an alternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the world’s most widely read playwright. Foster has condensed the Bard’s language, but has left the integrity of Shakespeare’s writings intact so that students can experience the thrill of his stories as well as the beauty of his prose. In addition, the author has provided footnotes explaining some of the more arcane words and phrases so that the reader can better understand and, therefore, enjoy the plays. "Reading-or performing Shakespeare doesn't need to take 'forever and a day.' Not if you raise the curtain on The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare ... Cass Foster has done a superb job of cutting the text while retaining the sense of the story and the poetic rhythm of the words," Sue Defabis, project manager for Five Star Publications, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: 2003. 4/28/2009 (Price: $8.99)
Beginning Fractions and Decimals DVD by
ROCK 'N LEARN INC.This DVD is designed to offer cool music, colorful animation, amusing characters and lots of humor to help students learn about fractions and decimals. It covers congruent parts, equivalent fractions, proper and improper fractions, mixed numerals, decimals and more, explaining and illustrating examples to help ensure that even difficult concepts are easy to grasp. Delayed answers give learners time to test their skills. It runs approximately 35 minutes. "Kids enjoy the comical characters Frances Fraction, Dennis Denominator, and Newman Numerator as they explore how fractions and decimals are used in real-world applications," Cindy Burleson, communications coordinator for Rock 'N Learn, told
TDmonthly. This DVD received the Parents' Choice Recommended award in 2003 and was one of Dr. Toy's 10 Best Video Products. Launch date: 2003. 4/28/2009 (Price: $19.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Multiplication Rock (CD and Book) by
ROCK 'N LEARN INC.Each group of facts through 12 has its own distinctive song to keep students tuned in and motivated. The CD runs approximately 30 minutes. "Energetic songs make learning fun and one of our best sellers still today," Cindy Burleson, communications coordinator for Rock 'N Learn, told
TDmonthly. This product has won the following awards: Parents' Choice Recommended; Dr. Toy Best Classic Products; and the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Launch date: 1997. 4/28/2009 (Price: $12.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Addition & Subtraction Rock by
ROCK 'N LEARN INC.This product is designed so that as students sing along, they can quickly learn sums up to 18 and differences from 18. The CD runs approximately 40 minutes. "Upbeat music, energetic performers and a delayed answer section helps students learn facts quickly. [This is] one of our top audio best sellers," Cindy Burleson, communications coordinator for Rock 'N Learn, told
TDmonthly. It has received the following awards: Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media and Dr. Toy's 10 Best Educational Products. Launch date: 2003. 4/28/2009 (Price: $12.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] NatureZone Sanitizing Deodorizing Oral Appliance Chamber by
BRAIN-PAD INC.This product offers hospital technology direct to oral appliance. It's designed to combat a growing fear of sickness, infection, and even death from antibiotic resistant germs recently found to thrive in micro-fissures and cracks in mouth guards, night guards, veneers, dentures and pacifiers. It also eliminates odors from used oral appliances. This battery operated product is portable and has an 8000-hour bulb life. "Incorporating ozone ions into the UV sanitizing process increases effective destruction of infectious germs that are harbored in and on oral appliances," Joseph Manzo, president of BRAIN-PAD, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009. 4/28/2009 (Price: $49.95)
Sixty-Minute Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing by
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series is an ideal alternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the world’s most widely read playwright. Foster has condensed the Bard’s language, but has left the integrity of Shakespeare’s writings intact so students can experience the thrill of his stories as well as the beauty of his prose. In addition, the author has provided footnotes explaining some of the more arcane words and phrases so that the reader can better understand and, therefore, enjoy the plays. "Reading-or performing Shakespeare doesn't need to take 'forever and a day.' ... Cass Foster has done a superb job of cutting the text while retaining the sense of the story and the poetic rhythm of the words," Sue Defabis, project manager for Five Star Publications, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: 2003. 4/27/2009 (Price: $8.99)
Spanish DVD by
ROCK 'N LEARN INC.Spanish Volumes I & II is designed to offer an easy way to learn greetings, counting, colors, survival phrases, subject pronouns, travel phrases and more. It was created with energetic performers that entertain and motivate while delayed answers make it convenient for students to check their progress. The DVD runs approximately 55 minutes. It has received a Parents’ Choice Recommended Award and a Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award. Launch date: 1993. 4/27/2009 (Price: $19.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Sixty-Minute Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet by
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.The "Sixty-Minute Shakespeare" series is created as an ideal alternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the world’s most widely read playwright. Foster has condensed the Bard’s language, but has left the integrity of Shakespeare’s writings intact so that students can experience the thrill of his stories as well as the beauty of his prose. In addition, the author has provided footnotes explaining some of the more arcane words and phrases so that the reader can better understand and, therefore, enjoy the plays. It "allows teachers to introduce the language more easily to wary students, while each play retains its integrity and beauty," Sue Defabis, project manager at Five Star Publications, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: 1990. 4/27/2009 (Price: $8.99)
Granted!: A Teacher's Guide to Writing & Winning Classroom Grants by
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC."Granted!" is written to simplify the application process for novice grant seekers and to reveal strategic advice to veteran grant writers. Educators are expertly guided through proven methods for writing and winning grants. Worksheets organize and record research, actions and data, saving time and giving grant seekers’ their best shot at securing grant money. "Invaluable worksheets organize and record grant seekers’ thoughts, research, actions and data to give them the best possible chances of securing grants for school projects, supplies and anything else a grant might help fund," Sue Defabis, project manager at Five Star Publications, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $24.95)
Global Ody-see (Economy Version) by ODYSEE GAMES
Global Ody-see is a strategic educational game designed to teach geography and history by using competitive fun and stunning images. It can be played by children and adults alike. There are two game versions, Time Limit and Home City, that may be played in school, in homeschool settings, or for family time at home. Launch date: July 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $30)
American Ody-see (Economy Version) by
ODYSEE GAMESAmerican Ody-see is a strategic educational game designed to teach American geography and history by using competitive fun and stunning images. It can be played by children and adults alike. It includes reference to all 50 states plus the territories of the USA. "American Ody-see boasts two versions in each game (Time Limit and Home City), as well as being able to be played by children as young as 8 who can outplay adults, so it has an extraordinarily wide market appeal from schools, homeschooling, families and adults, even to 'serious' gamers," Len Wicks, chief executive of ody-see.com ltd, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $30)
Global Ody-see (Premium Version) by
ODYSEE GAMESGlobal Ody-see is a three-dimensional educational game designed to teach geography and history by using competitive fun, stunning images and kinaesthetic learning. It is a model of the Earth, as well as a game that can be played by children and adults alike. "Global Ody-see boasts two versions in each game (Time Limit and Home City), as well as being able to be played by children as young as 8 who can outplay adults, so it has an extraordinarily wide market appeal from schools, homeschooling, families and adults, even to 'serious' gamers," Len Wicks, chief executive of ody-see.com ltd, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $60)
Mini Excavator by
SABMATT CORPORATIONThe Mini Excavator is made of precut pieces of wood that are designed for easy assembly. The product is created to teach the technology of the same machines seen in the construction site. No batteries are required. It was honored in the 2008 Creative Play Awards. Launch date: 2008. 4/27/2009 (Price: $25)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Vol. 3 KidCards Teachers' Editions: Mother's Day by
KIDCARDS LTD.Teachers' Editions have the same card design repeated throughout. Perfect for classroom projects and group settings. 25 cards per book. Also available are Father's Day and Thank You book. 4/27/2009 (Price: $17.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Presidents/States Knowledge Wheel by
TEDCO INC.This interactive flat disc with several informational windows provides valuable information about the states and Presidents of the United States, including Barack Obama. It may be stored in a three-ring binder. "This product is considered 'green' do to its lack of throw-away packaging," Shantel Cartwright, in sales and marketing for TEDCO Toys, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2009.
( Watch Video) 3/31/2009 (Price: $9.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Acrylic Paints - Classic by
ORANGE ELEPHANTThis set of acrylic paints includes six classic colors in a tube-brush format. The paints may be used on glass, wood, ceramics and other surfaces. 3/19/2009
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Order of Operations Flash Cards by
WORLD CLASS LEARNING MATERIALS INC.This set of flash cards for students in grades 3 through 8 is designed to help develop understanding of the order of operations and fact practice by allowing students to decide which operation needs to be answered first to solve a problem. Each card features a math problem on one side and the solving process on the other. The deck includes 105 flash cards, an instructional guide, games and extension activities. Launch date: February 2009. 3/13/2009 (Price: $6.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] mark-my-time Bright Digital Bookmark by
MARK-MY-TIME LLCThese digital timing bookmarks allow kids to track their nightly reading homework minutes for school or for the summer library reading programs. The bookmark now includes a 60-second timer for fluency checks. "Its unique, patented design allows for both count-up and count-down timing and removes the dreaded, 'Am I done yet?' from the nightly homework routine. The bookmark's price point makes it an ideal add-on sale for the specialty retail market," Owner Maureen Farinella of Mark-My-Time told
TDmonthly. It has received the following awards: iParenting Media, National Parenting Center, Mr. Dad, Teachers' Choice, Family Review Center, Creative Child Magazine, and Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom. Launch date: February 17, 2009. 3/12/2009 (Price: $8.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Mini Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispensers by
GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONALMini Glue Dots® Dot N’ Go™ dispensers are great for scrapbooking, school or card-making projects. This adhesive dispenser applies small, instant-bonding, non-toxic Glue Dots for tiny embellishments like rhinestones, buttons, beads and more. And, it’s recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 2/27/2009 (Price: $5.49)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Incrediwalls "Oh Say Can You See ..." U.S. Map by
INCREDILINEThis activity map of the United States includes a checklist with the state names and abbreviations and can be written on with any type of crayon or marker -- even permanent -- and then simply wiped away. It is available in 24" x 18" and 36" x 24" (MSRP: $24.99). 2/17/2009 (Price: $18.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Lid Poppin' Planting Kit by
A JACK SPROUT INC.Each Lid Popping kit has just the right soil for its approximately 300 seeds. It's covered with a write-on label that starts the lesson, map of Jack's meadow, and a custom grid for practice charting growth over time. 2/13/2009 (Price: $4.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Grow more sunflower sprouts: Soil and Seeds Refill Kit by
A JACK SPROUT INC.Now that you know how to grow the delicious sunflower sprouts, you can order more crops and watch the "pop-up tray" pop up again. Included: new label, soil and seeds for one crop in your existing tray. 2/13/2009 (Price: $1.25)
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