TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Educational Product Category

I Can Do Fun Activities Floor Pad by FUNDANOODLE

This giant pad is filled with fun exercises designed to improve visual motor control and endurance, while building confidence. Kids have a great time as they connect the dots, navigate mazes, find hidden objects, and learn how to stay within visual boundaries. A sticker-based reward system will keep kids focused and motivated. Launch date: 2011. 7/26/2012 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Can Bead, Lace, Rip, Trace! Multi-Activity Kit by FUNDANOODLE

This all-in-one kit is full of creative and challenging activities that help kids develop the critical fine motor skills needed for writing and other everyday activities. Kids build self-esteem and express their artistic side while they improve visual motor control, build muscle strength, improve concentration, and enhance eye-hand coordination. The handy carrying case makes this kit perfect for use at home or on-the-go. Launch date: 2011.
Awards: 2011 National Parenting Publications Awards Honors in the toy/game category, 2012 Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center 7/26/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Life is About Creating Yourself Motivational Poster by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

This poster measures 13 3/8" x 19" and is printed on durable, 12pt paper. With beautiful designs that match our Italy line, this poster is sure to stand out in any room. Our colorful poster will light up classrooms, homes or offices and inspire everyone who sees it. Poster Reads "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." Launch date: 2011. 7/26/2012 (Price: $3.99)

Impossible Things Take Longer Motivational Poster by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

"Difficult Things Take a Long Time, Impossible Things Take a Little Longer." This poster measures 13 3/8" x 19" and is printed on durable, 12pt paper. This colorful dotted poster matches well with our Italy line. Sure to inspire- hang it on a door, cabinet, or wall. Perfect for classrooms or homes for kids of all ages. Launch date: 2011. 7/26/2012 (Price: $3.99)

Grammar Poster Set by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Help students learn about grammar by displaying these beautiful grammar posters throughout the classroom. Children will love the eye-catching design and simple explanations of grammar functions. Set includes Collective Noun, Verb/Adverb, Noun, Simile, Prefix/Suffix, Idiom, Compound Word Adjective, and Homophone/Synonym/Antonym. These posters provide an easy way to help students memorize these grammar functions through striking visuals and clear examples. Launch date: 2011. 7/26/2012 (Price: $29.99)

Learning Magnets High Frequency Words by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

This award-winning set of magnetic words makes it easy to practice writing complete sentences, master difficult grammar concepts, and enhance creative writing skills. The set includes 205 magnetic words, which are color-coded for grammar, and punctuation marks. By simply replacing a green word with another green word, your students can instantly see what a noun’s job is in a sentence. Repeat the exercise with verbs, adjectives, pronouns, etc. and watch their reading and writing ability soar. The words included in this set are a well-researched mix of the most commonly used words in the English language (from both the Dolch and the Fry word lists), sight words, rhyming words, and nouns that begin with every letter of the alphabet (great for teaching phonics and letter recognition). The individual magnets are large enough to be easy to handle (they measure 1" high and the lengths vary depending on the word but average about 2" wide) but small enough so you can write complete sentences on a 9" x 13" lapboard (see our wonderful magnetic-receptive Kidboards). We offer a complete line of color-coded word sets that can be used in combination with this set making our Learning Magnets line a very powerful, effective, and versatile tool. "Correlates to over 25 Common Core State Standards," Candi Thoresen, customer service rep at Barker Creek Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2012. 7/26/2012 (Price: $19.99)

Draw Write Now Workbook by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Created in response to customer demand, our workbooks give students the opportunity to write and illustrate their own books. Our workbooks are printed on quality, white paper. The horizontal format gives children a long line on which to write and a large drawing area. Each 48-page workbook will hold all of the lessons in one of our Draw Write Now books with a few extra pages for practice. "Perfect for handwriting practice," Candi Thoresen, customer service rep at Barker Creek Publishing told TDmonthly. Launch date: 1994. 7/26/2012 (Price: $4.99)

My Big Book by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Measuring a whopping 11" wide by 18" tall, this tablet includes 50 pages of high-quality matte art paper. Each page has a 10" x 7" area for drawing and five sets of ruled lines for writing. Launch date: 1995. 7/26/2012 (Price: $6.99)

Africa Letter Pop-Outs by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

These exotic Africa Pop-Outs will have children feeling wild. Perfect to create that safari feel in the class room, these Pop-Outs are sure to stand out wherever they are used. The next decorating project will "pop" with these colorful 4" letters from Barker Creek. Super chic and easy to read, they are perfect for your next project, presentation, report, poster, or display. Designed to coordinate with our NEW Africa-themed decor, this set includes 245 zebra, giraffe, leopard and tiger-filled letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and punctuation marks. Launch date: 2010. 7/26/2012 (Price: $8.99)

Italy Letter Pop-Outs by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Super fun and bright, our Italy Pop-Outs feature a beautiful flowering design. Your next decorating project will "pop" with these colorful 4" letters from Barker Creek. Super chic and easy to read, they are perfect for your next project, presentation, report, poster, or display. Designed to coordinate with our fun and funky Italy decor, this set includes 245 colorful letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and punctuation marks. Launch date: 2010. 7/26/2012 (Price: $8.99)

Neon Letter Pop-Outs 4" by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Our Neon Pop-Outs are a great way to add some fun, bright, and bold colors to your project or room. This design matches perfectly with our Neon Stripes products. Your next decorating project will "pop" with these colorful 4" letters from Barker Creek. Super chic and easy to read, they are perfect for your next project, presentation, report, poster, or display. Designed to coordinate with our top-selling Neon-themed decor, this set includes 245 neon color-filled letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and punctuation marks. Launch date: 2010. 7/26/2012 (Price: $8.99)

Draw Write Now Book One by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Our top selling Draw Write Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Our Draw Write Now books each have 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. In On the Farm experience life on a farm while drawing and writing about horses, cows, tractors and more.In Kids and Critters learn fun, new ways to draw children and their favorite animal friends. Storybook Characters allow you to practice handwriting and learn how to draw popular storybook characters like The Little Red Hen and The Three Bears. Launch date: 1994. 7/26/2012 (Price: $14.99)

Draw Write Now Boxed Set by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Our top selling Draw Write Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Our Draw Write Now books each have 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. This set includes all 8 of the books in our Draw Write Now series. "Integrates reading, handwriting and art in a multifunctional and fun way," Candi Thoresen, in customer service at Barker Creek Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2001. 7/26/2012 (Price: $109.99)

Standard Deviants Light Speed Nutrition: Diet and Health Management by Goldhil Home Media International

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. This program explains the dangers of unhealthy diets, which can lead to nutritional disorders. It also explores the diversity of diets around the world. When we eat, we eat in the context of our body types, cultures, diets and, believe it or not, our moods. This program explores the many contexts in which we eat and what they mean for nutrition. Light Speed Video Learning is a comprehensive video course designed to teach core curriculum subjects. Our rapid-fire approach keeps students engaged while our cast of young actors, humorous skits, mnemonics, and on-screen graphics present step-by-step examples to teach students the essentials to master a subject. 7/24/2012 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Standard Deviants Light Speed Algebra: The Powers and Functions by Goldhil Home Media International

For many students the study of algebra is similar to learning a new language, it can be very confusing and daunting. Our cast of young actors define those difficult algebra terms and use on-screen graphics to present step-by-step examples. This program puts the FUN into functions and other difficult algebra topics and is a must see for any student who is starting algebra or needs a refresher. Each Standard Deviants - Light Speed Algebra: The Powers and Functions video program includes a digital workbook with an outline, video notes, graphic organizers, games, and quizzes. The subject matter correlates directly to state standards and is produced and designed by an academic team of professors, students, actors, comedians, and teachers. Topics include: What is Algebra, anyway?, Kinds of numbers, Order of Operations – PEMDAS, Rules of exponents, Properties of operations, Cost Functions,Input and Output,Scatter plots, Trend Lines, Graphs, Domain and Range. 7/24/2012 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Standard Deviants Light Speed Math: Multiplying & Dividing by Goldhil Home Media International

Light Speed Video Learning: Multiplying & Dividing is a fun and effective way for students to understand a subject. Lively presentations by actors and comedians combined with colorful graphics teach students skills they use in real-life applications. Each video program includes a digital workbook with an outline, video notes, practice questions, games, and quizzes. The subject matter correlates directly with state standards and is produced and designed by an Academic Team of professional scriptwriters, students, professors, actors, comedians, and teachers. Topics covered include: Multiplication basics, Multiplying bigger numbers, Distributive property, Word problems, Multiplying using a calculator, Problem-solving, Division basics, Long division, Factors. 7/24/2012 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher Science - Technology: A Byte-Sized World by KINGFISHER BOOKS

From the bestselling illustrator whose friendly take on science has revolutionized our understanding of everything from the periodic table to the universe, comes a fresh take on technology as only Basher can do it. Discover the secrets behind the devices we take for granted, and learn about the amazing inventions that have transformed our lives. From the Movers and Shakers who power our physical world, to the Gizmos, Home Bodies, and High Rollers who power our vehicles, entertainment, and smartphones—and pretty much everything else around us—Technology is a compelling guide to the big-bytes whiz-kids, powerhouse motors, and other characters who drive our inventive, highly engineered world. Launch date: July 2012
— As of 07/24/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. 7/24/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Spy Ready to Count by BRIARPATCH INC.

A fun way to learn step counting, an important stage in learning multiplication. Count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 20s...all the way to 100. Colorful I Spy images make the game even more exciting. Also includes catchy rhymes to say when counting. 7/20/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Motors & Generators by THAMES & KOSMOS

Electric motors and generators are in countless devices, appliances, and vehicles we use every day. They are an essential technology in our modern world. With this kit, kids can conduct 25 experiments to learn how an electric motor converts electricity into motion, and how an electric generator does just the opposite, converting motion into electricity. The electric motor is made of transparent plastic to show how the inside components work. Set up the motor to run on battery power and learn how a motor works. Then reconfigure the device to work in reverse as a hand-crank electric generator. Experiment with magnets to learn about the force of magnetism, and how magnetic fields relate to electric current. Build simple circuits consisting of the motor or generator, wires, and a light bulb to learn about the flow of electricity. Learn about gears and drive-trains and how they work to effectively convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and back again. The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments with step-by-step instructions. 7/20/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Can Build Lower Case Letters! Activity Kit by FUNDANOODLE

This kit has everything kids need to get started on the path to handwriting proficiency. Includes activities that help kids improve gross and fine motor skills. The I Can Write Lower Case! writing tablet will help teach kids proper lower case letter formation. Large muscle movements prepare childrens' bodies for writing. With magnastix, kids will have a great time and grow more confident as they learn to identify and form the letters of the alphabet. Gross motor cards are a fun and easy way to practice letter recognition while improving flexibility and strengthening muscles. The handy carrying case makes this kit perfect for use at home or on-the-go. Launch date: 2011.
Awards: 2012 Tillywig Brain Child Award; 2012 The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 7/19/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mossy Meadows Gnome Garden by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Includes everything kids need to create an enchanting home for three wee gnomes. This all-inclusive garden craft kit includes a garden dish, potting mix, wheat grass seeds, bark house, leaf-shaped pond, mossy rocks, stepping stones, resin gnomes, toadstools, ladybugs, paint, brush and a mister - just add water and a little sunshine. The garden dish measures 11"w x 2"d. The natural wheat grass seeds are pet friendly and sprout in just a few days.
Awards: Summer 2012 Tillywig Award Winner 7/18/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mentagy Box Set & Book by PASCO GAMES

Hand crafted from hardwood the 38 piece hand held version of Mentagy measures just over 6" x 6". To play simply mark the blank spaces with the black pegs and seed letters with the red letters. Players are now ready to use the remaining white letters to solve the puzzle. One advantage of the wooden Mentagy ™ set is that players can solve the puzzles without using an eraser. If a player is in the middle of solving a puzzle and has to stop, they simply place the top on the base and the pegs cannot move. Take the Mentagy ™ set anywhere and continue where the game was left off.
Awards: Summer 2012 Tillywig Award Winner
— As of 12/6/2012 Mentagy: The Next Puzzle Craze (the book) had 5 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on Amazon.com. 7/18/2012 (Price: $35.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Early Lingo German 6 DVD Box Set by EARLY LINGO INC

The Early Lingo German Edition Box Set is the latest language release in our series. The award-winning Early Lingo DVD Series gives children ages 6 months to 9 years a solid foundation in a second language through an animated and live-action adventure series. We currently offer the first 6 DVDs of the Series in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin and German with more titles and languages to follow. Launch date: June 2012. 7/10/2012 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Inference Jones: Beginning by THE CRITICAL THINKING CO.

Inference Jones provides short, fun, and easy-to-use activities that improve critical reading and higher order thinking by developing the student’s ability to draw inferences from written text. Research shows inferential reasoning is a prerequisite component to superior reading comprehension. Launch date: February 2012.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine 7/5/2012 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pocket Portfolio For Boys by ROYLCO INC

A petite package to stack for whenever a child needs an activity. Each portfolio includes over 100 awesome drawings to color plus 4 rubbing plates and 8 crayons. Simply lay the drawing over the rubbing plates and rub with the included crayons to create cool textures and patterns. Use Pocket Portfolios to exercise fine motor skills, expand vocabulary, and promote creative thinking. There are 120 pieces in all. Launch date: August 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]