TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Educational Product Category

My First Lab™ Scientist Kit by C & A SCIENTIFIC

Packed in a full color box, this kit is ideal for budding scientists, homeschoolers, hobbyists and school projects. Includes an experiment book and supplies to perform these and many more experiments in Temperature, Osmosis, Sound, Light, Gravity, Density, and more:
 6/4/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Lab™ Bug View x 2 by C & A SCIENTIFIC

View bugs up close with this device. The viewer allows you to observe your bug from the top or from the bottom. 6/4/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kids' Kitchen: 40 Fun and Healthy Recipes to Make and Share by BAREFOOT BOOKS

Kids can step into the kitchen for some child-friendly fun with food. The 40 recipes in this colorful, large deck are based around the five main food groups, and offer a healthy and exciting way to learn about cooking. Kids' Kitchen is written by Fiona Bird and illustrated by Roberta Arenson. ( Watch Video) 6/3/2010 (Price: $19.99)

Funtime Activity Turtle and Ladybug by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Funtime Activity Friends will provide early learners with lots of educational fun.  These cute and fun friends feature flashing lights, rotating gears and beads, fun sound effects, and large buttons.  Toddlers can pull Funtime Activity Friends with them for hours of mobile entertainment.  Requires 2 “AA” batteries (included).  Ages 12+ months. 6/2/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Early Learning Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald's Farm by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Young children will enjoy learning as they play with Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald’s Farm.  A large handle makes it easy for little hands to hold these portable units, which feature fun sound effects, blinking lights, four interactive buttons and the familiar melodies Wheels on the Bus or Old MacDonald’s Farm.  Requires 2 “AA” batteries (included).  Ages 12+ months. 6/2/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alphabet Express Remote Control Train by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

All aboard the Alphabet Express! This interactive train features a friendly voice that teaches youngsters all about the English alphabet. Sing along with the ABC Song or press the alphabet buttons to hear the letters. Kids can use the infrared remote control (which works from up to 12 feet away) to conduct Alphabet Express forward and backwards. Colors may vary.  Requires five “AA” batteries. Ages 2+ years. 6/2/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Techno Gears Marble Mania Vortex by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

This glow-in-the-dark set of Techno Gears Marble Mania has over 375 pieces, including an automatic marble launcher, 3-D connectors and a variety of channels. Colors may vary. Requires 2 “AA” batteries. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts and marbles. Not for children under 3 years. 6/2/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hide'N Squeak Eggs by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Shells crack open to reveal six "egg-stra" special colorful chicks. Press down gently on their heads to hear them peep. Take the eggs out of the carton for "egg-ceptional" shape sorting fun. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $9.99)

Sci Fi Slime by SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER

Ideal for the budding scientist, this slime lab allows kids to make some of the strangest, most anomalous slime they have ever encountered - weird slime that changes color with body heat, magnetic slime that slithers towards magnets, and even slime that glows eerily in the dark. Kids can learn the science behind these amazing hydrophilic polymers while mixing up gobs and gobs of slime.
— As of 05/12/2012 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Too messy; supplies run out too quickly; does not come with containers for the slime.
— John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011 that he sells 3-4 kits from Scientific Explorer each month. 5/28/2010 (Price: $19.99)

Lock & Harbour World by REEVES INTL. INC.

AquaPlay is a Swedish line of educational water products for indoors and outdoors that allows all children, young and old, to find joy in playing with water. The system is modular and provides endless opportunities for expansion and rebuilding. It stimulates imagination and role-play.

Lock & Harbour World includes:

• 1 lock (including 3 lock gates & 1 water pump)
• 1 paddlewheel
• 1 harbor world (including 1 water gate, 1 crane with bucket & 2 stickers)
• 1 barge
• 2 fasteners with sealing strips

 5/28/2010 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Same or Different by SCHOOL ZONE PUBLISHING CO

Same or Different offers funny, full-color illustrations, predictable formats, and easy-to-follow directions to ensure success. To compare and contrast the items in these exercises, your child must look for significant details, a critical reading readiness skill. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $2.99)

Division 0-12 Flash Cards by TREND ENTERPRISES INC.

Fun activities and helpful tips make learning division easier. Great for test prep and review. Cards are self-checking, colorful, durable, and feature rounded corners for quick sorting. 99 cards. 5/28/2010 (Price: $8.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rainforest Toob® by SAFARI LTD.®

Discover a world of fascinating award winning miniature collectibles in a myriad of popular themes. Each collection is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted. Great for school projects or it's just fun to display near your computer. Excellent "carry-along" for any excursion since the figures are neatly packed in a reusable acetate tube. Choose from over 45 different themes! All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd.® takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Featured is our Rainforest Toob®. Replica Size: 1.5" to 3" H (4 to 7.5 cm). Suggested age 3+ Toob® includes: Caiman, Red Eye Tree Frog, Emerald Tree Boa, Iguana, Poison Dart Frog, Human, Tapirs, Toco Toucan, Jaguar, Anteater, Spider Monkey and Red & Blue Macaw. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Addition Pocket Flash Cards by TREND ENTERPRISES INC.

Teacher-created, child-tested cards are ideal for reinforcing basic skills at home or school. Handy 3 1/8" x 5 1/4" size makes these 56 cards great for travel. Set includes activity ideas to challenge growing skill levels. Cards feature rounded corners for quick sorting.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A.
— In a November 2011 survey about educational items, Stephanie Dupuy of Playville in Covington, La., told TDmonthly that "For general parents," their best selling item "would be flashcards by Trend," which they sell 48 units of each month. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cross-Section Animal Cell Model by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

Teaching the parts of an animal cell to your child is easy, thanks to this hands-on model! The soft foam cell splits in half to show the key parts of an animal cell, including the nucleus, nucleolus, vacuole, centrioles, cell membrane and more. One hemisphere is labeled with the parts of the cell; the other features only letters next to each cell part, making it a natural tool for your child to practice for his next test at home. A Reference Guide is included, providing activity ideas and facts about animal cells.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Out of the Mouths of Slaves: African American Oral History by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

They had no pens. They had no paper. It didn't matter. They could neither read nor write, but slaves had plenty to say and share - their stories, their sufferings, their wisdom, their wit. Kids will learn that nothing is more powerful than oral history. Words spoken and tales told completely unfiltered by others can teach young people not only the facts, but the very soul of what happened in the past. Hear the people of the past in their own words through diaries, interviews, quotations, poetry, and songs.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Super Civil Rights Leader by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

Martin Luther King, Jr. was the most influential civil rights leader of his time. A minister and pacifist, Martin encouraged peaceful demonstrations to bring about change. These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun facts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 7-12 (grades 2-6), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $2.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Chalk Board by CRESTLINE MANUFACTURING CO

Chalk boards convey a classic look at home or school and have many modern applications. They are great classroom learning tools, and have many business and recreational uses as well.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $7.79) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spanish/English Multicultural Feelings Poster by ABC FEELINGS INC.

This full-color 22" x 28" poster depicts 26 different feelings in correlation to the alphabet. It contains both an English word and a Spanish word for each feeling. "This product teaches about feelings, but it also teaches both Spanish and English words," ABC Feelings Vice President Gene Abrams told TDmonthly. 5/27/2010 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hydroponics Lab by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.

The Hydroponics Lab gives a 360 degree view of growing plants, revealing the hidden magic of plant roots with no soil required. This set of three growing tubes is a mess-free way to explore hydroponics. Transparent seed baskets provide a few seedlings growing both up and down. 5/27/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

“Cosmo the Boat Cat” Book by COSMO THE BOAT CAT

“Cosmo the Boat Cat” is created and illustrated by Key West artist Sherry Sweet Tewell and written by Marky Pierson. It follows her cat Cosmo as he goes on adventures in the Florida Keys.
— This book was listed as a top seller at Key West Toy Factory in Key West, Fla., in May 2010 by Katie Harris, manager. “It’s a story special to Key West, which is why people love it,” she told TDmonthly. 5/27/2010 (Price: $25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Preschool Activity Packs - Season's Greetings by 1-2-3 PRESCHOOL PROJECTS LLC

The Preschool Activity Pack for uses different textures to create activities. 5/25/2010 (Price: $4.99)

Preschool Activity Pack by 1-2-3 PRESCHOOL PROJECTS LLC

The Preschool Activity Pack uses different textures to create activities. 5/25/2010 (Price: $4.99)

Dashboard Adventures by SMALL WORLD TOYS

This dashboard has a steering wheel with three horn sounds and an ignition key with a realistic revving sound. It also includes moving windshield wipers, turn signals, a car phone, sirens, a radio and an electronic roller gear shift. 5/24/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alphabet Pal by LEAPFROG

The Alphabet Pal can giggle, sing, walk and flash its antennae. Four learning modes are designed to introduce letter names, letter sounds, colors and music. 5/24/2010 (Price: $19.99)