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Back to School: Teacher/Parent Perspective {Giveaway}
Posted on August 29, 2010 11:26 AM“Back to school” is the phrase of the moment and indeed once again the air is turning brisk, a few leaves have even fallen from the trees and school buses are revving their engines. My own daughter is heading to school for the first time as I find my role evolving from teacher to parent. Back [...]
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Sneak Peek: New Begin Smart Books {Giveaway, 5 Sets}
Posted on August 12, 2010 10:57 AMBegin Smart is one of Cool Baby Kid’s all-time favorite children’s book series. We’ve written before about using the Begin Smart series for helping to teach children to read. The new Spring collection includes books for every age group which is a speciality of Begin Smart as each book is written and illustrated specifically for each [...]
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Teach My Toddler: All-In-One Learning Kit *Top Pick*
Posted on August 2, 2010 12:21 PMTeach My Toddler is our newest Top Pick and winner of numerous awards for a reason. After receiving the kit designed to aid parents as they teach their toddlers (18+) basic skills such as letters, numbers colors and shapes, I decided to make it a regular part of our day. We began with the recommended 20 minutes [...]
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Write Way to Learn Reading & Writing Learning Kit
Posted on July 28, 2010 8:27 AMReading, writing, speaking and listening…the art of language and communication is a familiar topic to me as an grade Language Arts teacher. However, not being as versed in early childhood education with so many resources available to assist preschoolers in the fundamentals of reading and writing, a program such as Write Way to Learn is [...]
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Cricket Magazine: Coupon & Subscription Giveaway
Posted on July 27, 2010 6:50 AMCricket Magazine Ages 9-14 Ladybug Magazine Ages 3-6 Spider Magazine Ages 6-9 Chances are if you are a parent or grandparent you’ve heard of Cricket Magazine Group as they’ve been published children’s magazines since 1973 with their first publication of Cricket Magazine (ages 9-14). With the opportunity to check out various titles of their 14 [...]
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Book Reader Envy: V.Reader Better Than Kindle?
Posted on July 10, 2010 12:48 PMThe good news about the new V.Reader from V.Tech is that it gives the 3-7 year old age group a new way to read books rivaling adult book readers with a full color interactive touch screen and so many features you need to navigate yourself to truly appreciate. The bad news is that taking it [...]
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I Cherish Planet Earth Book and Matching Game
Posted on July 8, 2010 12:45 PMI know you hear it all the time – Go Green! Save the Environment! Recycle! Easy for you as an adult to understand, but what does this really mean to young children? The “I Cherish Planet Earth” Book and Pair Matching Game is an easy way for kids to understand these important topics. This book [...]
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Zillio Mini Mountain & 2D Playgroud: A Dad’s Perspective
Posted on April 22, 2010 12:00 PMAlthough the name implies “small” Zillio Mini Mountain is anything but at 18 inches wide and 8 inches high. If you’re looking for really large, try the Zillio Mega Mountain. It’s a definite attention getter and really neat way to teach math to kids. Both our children were immediately drawn to the bright colors and [...]
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Sid the Science Kid: Helping to Making Science Fun for Preschoolers {BONUS: Wheel Pals Giveaway}
Posted on April 16, 2010 4:34 AMSid the Science Kid is the ideal companion for your young scientist. This plush toy, recommended for children ages 3-6 years old, says six different phrases and also sings. Not only does Sid make science fun but he also encourages kids by saying, “You can do it because you are a scientist!” The doll looks [...]
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JumpStart 3D Virtual World: 6 Month Membership Giveaway
Posted on April 8, 2010 5:00 AMWe’ve reviewed both the JumpStart® Virtual World and Wii games in the past and keep coming back to it as an editor’s pick as a top choice for educational games for kids. Completely customizable to your child ages 3-10, both free and paid options are available with a wider assortment of games and customizable features [...]
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Baby Kid Bookshelf: New Books for Big Kids
Posted on April 2, 2010 5:00 AMI Love Words Written by Francoize Boucher As a middle school English teacher, I was excited to check out I Love Words by Francoize Boucher and published by Kane Miller Perfect for “at the bell” activities, warm-ups or fun days, I Love Words can also be used at home for any youngster interested in improving [...]
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Education Corner: LeapFrog Reading Tips & A Smart Toy
Posted on March 7, 2010 12:22 PMAs an educator myself with a background in Language & Literacy, no topic concerning kids’ education is as important to me as reading– the cornerstone of educational success. And one company knows how to make education fun…LeapFrog. With a panel of experts on kids’ learning they not only manufacture toys but also offer parents knowledge [...]
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Baby Kid Bookshelf: New Books for Baby & Toddler
Posted on February 26, 2010 6:00 AMGood Night, Little Bunny By Jane Yolen Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ages 1-4 Good Night, Little Bunny is a touch and feel bedtime story about a baby bunny preparing to go to bed. Each page has a different texture for the baby to touch. The moon is shiny and smooth, the bunnies pajama’s are soft, [...]
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HIT Entertainment Video Roundup: New and Noteworthy
Posted on February 23, 2010 3:15 AMDoes your child love Thomas the Train? Does your child love the water? Well, this is the DVD for you. Join Thomas and friends on some great adventures through puddles, ponds, and even a little splashing game. This DVD has fantastic animation. HIT Entertainment really outdid themselves with the CGI Animation; it feels like you [...]
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Laugh and Learn DVD Series: DVD Birthing Classes {Giveaway}
Posted on February 15, 2010 6:30 AMWhen I found out I was pregnant I was shocked, dubious, and then terrified. I took a test every day for four days just to make sure the baby was still there and then when I was sure I was indeed still pregnant I needed to prepare myself with information. I bought all the “best“ [...]
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Wordless Wednesday: A Cool Site, Lifeboat to Mars/PBS Kids
Posted on January 20, 2010 6:00 AMCool Tip: Kids design their own ecosystem in this new PBS Kids interactive, science education adventure.
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom & 123 Gift Set {Giveaway}
Posted on December 18, 2009 3:00 AMReading before bedtime is one of our favorite activities; now with the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Chicka Chicka 123’s stories by Scholastic on a 2 DVD gift set ($19.95) my child can enjoy these bedtime stories any time of day. They tell the stories of what happens when all the letters of the alphabet [...]
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Baby Genius: Educational Toys for Toddler Too *Top Picks*
Posted on December 15, 2009 4:00 AMWhile buying for pre-schooler is a breeze, finding toys for the in-betweener isn’t always easy. Not quite baby, but unable to fully enjoy the mirad of 3+ toys out there, toddlers are in a league of their own. You asked, “What about educational toys for toddler?” Our answer is Baby Genius, best known music based [...]
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Top Five LeapFrog Learning Toys: Infant to School-Aged Picks
Posted on December 4, 2009 3:00 AMWhere to begin? With just three days we can hardly do justice to LeapFrog’s extensive selection of educationall toys and games, and choosing just a few is no easy task. We’ve been fans of LeapFrog learning toys long before Cool Baby Kid was born. To help narrow it down for discriminating parents with lots to [...]
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Kicking Off LeapFrog Week with Tag & Tag Jr. {Giveaway}
Posted on December 2, 2009 3:00 AMWhen putting together our top ten toys of the holiday season, our #1 pick, the Tag Jr. from LeapFrog, was an easy choice. As an educator and mother, who understands the importance of not only teaching children to read but to become lifelong readers, the Tag system is ideal. There are various reading teaching strategies, [...]
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Begin Smart Book Review & Prize Pack Giveaway {$90 Value}
Posted on December 1, 2009 1:30 PMOne safe bet for holiday gift giving…books. Kids can never have too many since we all agree teaching children to read and enjoy reading is #1 on our educational priority list. Maybe slightly biased as an English teacher myself, I’ve always regarded books as the best gift to give everyone from baby to adult. When [...]
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Escape from Adventure Island by Jumpstart: Wii Game
Posted on November 30, 2009 2:30 PMWhile the first game from Jumpstart for Wii, Pet Rescue, we designed for younger children, their second release targets ages 5-9 years old. The goal in educational Wii game Escape from Adventure Island is to find pieces to repair the blimp needed to escape the island. And like Pet Rescue, games and education are seamlessly [...]
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Snowy Sports: Ready, Set Go, Play! Book Review {Giveaway}
Posted on November 24, 2009 3:00 PMSnowy Sports is a beautifully illustrated hardcover children’s book about winter activities. It provides pictures and vocabulary on each colorful page which is suggested for ages 3-7 with a grade one reading level. Each page of Snowy Sport provides a brief description of the sport and then defines the equipment needed for the sport. My [...]
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The Young Scientists Club: Goop & A Giveaway
Posted on November 18, 2009 1:30 PMI thought this science kit by The Young Scientists Club would a fun ‘rainy’ day activity for my five and seven year old nephews. The kit comes complete with easy to follow directions and all the essential tools needed for the science experiments excluding water and milk. It took us about an hour to complete [...]
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Putumayo Presents: A Family Christmas CD {Giveaway}
Posted on November 11, 2009 4:00 AMOne could argue that early November is a bit early for holiday displays. A rational person understand a longer holiday season equals larger profits for retailers. But you know what? I don’t care. I’ve bought into the idea hook, line and sinker. The first batch of kids’ gifts are wrapped, my family is being harassed [...]
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Retse Designs: Mom Owned, Kid Designed {Giveaway}
Posted on November 5, 2009 3:00 AMCool Baby Kid loves any cool product for babies or kids, mom-owned businesses hold a special place in our heart. As a small business owner myself, I can appreciate the investment of time and money involved. We’re thrilled to spotlight Retse Designs for that reason in addition to their commitment to charity giving back $1 [...]
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Hero of the Rails & Frosty Friends DVDs {+ Holiday Giveaway}
Posted on October 22, 2009 2:06 AMIt’s finally here, Thomas the Train-the movie: Hero of the Rails. This DVD is great. Kids of all ages can enjoy the adventures of Thomas and his friends such as Spencer, Sir Topham Hatt, and new friends such as Hiro and Victor. The movie lets children see the value in friendship and how important helping [...]
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ResponsiBuilders: Teach Kids Responsiblity {Giveaway}
Posted on October 20, 2009 4:00 AMResponsiBuilders chore game may be the best $25 you’ll spend on your kids. For the cost of a few movie tickets or one DVD you can easily teach your youngsters and even toddlers how to be responsible. As an 8th grade teacher our team motto is “Respect & Responsibility.” We feel these are two important [...]
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Celebrate National Play-Doh Day with Miss Brittany
Posted on September 16, 2009 1:32 PMDid you know one of our most beloved childhood toys has its own holiday? Invented in 1955 in Ohio for a school teacher to use with her children, Play-Doh has since become a favorite among children. And to commemorate National Play-Doh Day we wanted to share one company who not only created a safe, organic [...]
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Webkinz Jr. Pets & Interactive Educational Website
Posted on September 10, 2009 11:00 PMWebkinz have always been a hit around our house with our daughter who’s almost 9. She loves the stuffed animals and loves to play on their website even more. As any mother of more than one child you know how the younger kids watch the big kids play and they get upset because they want [...]
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Rock & Learn: Educational Music & Videos {Giveaway}
Posted on September 8, 2009 4:00 AMAn established company whose been in business for over 20 years, Rock N Learn is a great source for educational music and videos. We tried out two DVDs: Nursery Rhymes and Alphabet Exercise. Keeping them in the car, I felt less guilty about popping in a DVD after “Mommy, what are you doing?” repeated ten [...]
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Jump Start Pet Rescue: Wii Game for Preschoolers
Posted on August 25, 2009 6:00 AMI was first introduced to Jump Start when reviewing their interactive, educational website on Smart Baby Kid. And since “the kids” received a Wii for Christmas, we were able to try out the new Jump Start Rescue Wii game. Rated “Early Childhood” and designed for pre-schoolers, it is the first game our 3 year old [...]
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Leap Into Learning: A New Leap Frog DVD & Giveaway
Posted on August 19, 2009 3:57 AMLet’s face it—back to school gives both parents and kids the jitters! As I anticipate my first born starting kindergarten in a few weeks, I am trying to everything I can to help her (and me!) feel prepared. If your preschooler is off to school this Fall, Leap Frog Lets’ Go to School DVD is [...]
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MJM Books: Fully Customizable Children’s Books {Giveaway}
Posted on August 17, 2009 5:00 AMOur favorite products for kids? Anything personalized. Love, love, love custom-made and our latest find stands out for a few reasons. MJM Books, created by three brothers (aren’t they handsome?) are fully customizable children’s books that allow you to choose gender, hair, eye and skin color as well as their name, special message and “final [...]
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Teaching Kids a Global Perspective {Book Reviews}
Posted on August 5, 2009 6:09 AM“If America Were a Village” and “If the World Were a Village” by David J. Smith are two wonderful, interactive books for children. The first book breaks down facts about our families, religions, customs, and other statistics. It breaks the facts down into easy-to-understand ratios of 100. For example, if America was a country of [...]
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Fergus Ferry: An Australian Adventure the Kids Will Love
Posted on July 10, 2009 6:00 AMI reviewed the Fergus Ferry Box Set of Books 1-6. These books are delightful, rhyming, animated stories about a ship’s adventure in Australia. Fergus Ferry is a ship and its always rushing to save the day! My three year old daughter loved looking at the pictures and reciting the rhymes. We enjoyed all of the [...]
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Your Baby Can Read: Does it Really Work?
Posted on June 3, 2009 3:00 AMWe’ve been using Your Baby Can Read, an early reading program from Dr. Bob Titzer, for a few months and can verify it does work if used as intended. Keep in mind, however, the program advocates whole language strategies to introduce site words. My background as an English teacher with a PhD in Curriculum & [...]
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Caillou Book Series: New Introduction to an Old Classic
Posted on May 25, 2009 3:38 AMCaillou passes the ultimate test with our kids. We sent a collection of Caillou stories to the day care provider who said it’s one of their favorites. Having never heard of him before, I was learned in preparing for this review Caillou is a four year old boy who also has his own TV show [...]
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vdoBug Wireless DVD Controller for Kids
Posted on May 13, 2009 3:04 AMThe vdoBug is a wireless DVD controller for kids. From their site, With the ‘bug’ they can skip from chapter to chapter and repeat content they love to watch…proving learning by repetition can also be fun.” Recommended ages are 4-7 but younger children will absolutely have a blast with it since we all know they [...]
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Flashcard Zoo: Flashcards You Can Personalize!
Posted on April 30, 2009 2:55 AMNow that is creative!….a stay-at-home mom/opera singer who dreamt up the idea of custom flashcards while trying to come up with a creative way to keep her toddler on the potty long enough to take care of business? Why can’t I think if something like the Flashcard Zoo Custom flashcards, where you can create custom [...]
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Hip Hop Baby: Fun, Educational DVDs for Kids
Posted on April 16, 2009 3:00 AMAs a mom to a two year old, I know it can be tough finding shows that interest our young ones and keep them engaged. When my little guy watches television I not only want it to entertain him but I also like for it to encourage learning and It’s Hip Hop Baby “Things We [...]
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The Baby Kid Blogs Are Born!
Posted on November 20, 2008 3:57 AMIt’s been one year since the birth of Cool Baby Kid. To celebrate, I’d like to announce two new Baby Kid Blogs today! Smart Baby Kid, like it’s mama blog, reviews products and resources for youngsters. And while cool products are fun to find, educational ones deserve their very own site. Finally I’m able to [...]
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Even Crayon Eaters Can Learn to Draw
Posted on October 31, 2008 3:00 AMCrayola Beginnings for Budding Artists Happy Halloween! Last year when I picked up my daughter on Halloween her child care provider gave me a bag of treats from the other kids. Completely clueless that I should have done the same, it was one of those moments I wished she came with a baby manual that [...]
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Personalized Photo Flash Cards: Goosie Cards
Posted on October 14, 2008 4:15 PMIf I had the time, energy, money and idea, I could have created these. Goosie Cards are one of those companies that makes you wonder how it hasn’t already been invented because it’s so genius! Goosie Cards enables you to create your own custom flashcards using pictures and words/phrases you upload to their website. The [...]
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Sesame Street…Meet K’Nex, A Perfect Match
Posted on September 29, 2008 1:33 PMK’Nex Sesame Street Building Sets With fond memories of Bert, Ernie and the rest of the gang I’ve finally succeeded recently in getting my daughter into something other than the Wiggles. Though I love the guys from the outback, I was thrilled when she first opened her new K’Nex Sesame Street set and exclaimed, “Burt!” [...]
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Clean Hands, Healthy Kids
Posted on September 21, 2008 11:48 AMDial Complete: Campaign for Clean HandsTis the season for colds, and my daughter is already leading the pack. According to Dial’s Campaign for Clean Hands website, kids average six to ten colds a year. And the best prevention? You guessed it…clean hands. Dial Complete, a foaming antibacterial hand soap, not only kills germs but comes [...]
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A-B-C-D…Look at These Tees!
Posted on August 27, 2008 4:00 AMABCD TeesProving learning and fashion can go together, ABCD tees took a simple idea and made it a must have for your kids’ back to school wardrobe. Each tee, priced perfectly at only $17, sports a letter and corresponding picture. I love the turtle, crab and dragonfly tees but you really can’t go wrong with [...]
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Time to Learn with School Zone
Posted on August 18, 2008 4:06 AMSchool Zone Publishing CompanyThis week Cool Baby Kid is featuring back to school products and resources because, believe it or not, it’s that time already. As a teacher myself, recognizing the importance of working at home with kids, I was particularly happy to find School Zone. A publishing company that began as a learning center [...]
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Coolest Baby & Kid Books Ever: Begin Smart
Posted on July 7, 2008 6:55 AMAs an English teacher, I can appreciate the time, effort and research that is apparent behind the absolute coolest line of books ever. Written by an author and former educator, Begin Smart is a developmental book series for babies and toddlers. The “Faces” book pictured (newborn-6 months) is a permanent fixture in our diaper bag. [...]
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Unique Plush Toys for Baby & Toddler
Posted on April 26, 2008 6:48 AMRich Frog Toys & Children’s GiftsWalking through Babies R Us, I see six infant carriers with the same toys dangling from the handles and think, “I have that too!” I suddenly have a desire to find baby #2 something different. After an extensive search, I hit the jackpot. Rich Frog, a Vermont-based company that makes [...]
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Fun & Educational: Brainy Baby Rocks
Posted on February 18, 2008 9:30 AMBrainy Baby Videos, Books & More…I recently came across a line of products that Bella now adores. Brainy Baby carries videos, books, flash cards…you name it, they have it when it comes to combining fun and learning. Let’s face it, with a name like “Brainy Baby” how can yo go wrong? Who doesn’t want their [...]
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Buying Baby Books
Posted on December 20, 2007 2:13 PMSandra Boynton Books The task of choosing baby books can be daunting. With so many options, I’ve decided to make it simple and give you the absolute best (according to Bella). Presenting…Sandra Boynton! See how easy? Now all you have to do is buy these books and read them to your little one! The cool [...]
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Smart Baby Kid: The Educational Corner of Cool Baby Kid
Posted on March 7, 2007 3:50 PMWhile big sister Cool Baby shares cool picks and tips for babies, kids and families, Smart Baby Kid focuses on tips and products geared toward educating our young ones. With a PhD in Curriculum and concentration on Language and Literacy, Cecelia, the creator and editor of Cool Baby Kid, always has her eye out for [...]
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