Lakeshore Learning Review

About Them: Lakeshore is dedicated to creating innovative educational materials that spark young imaginations, instill a sense of wonder and foster a lifelong love of learning. With materials for infants & toddlers through the 6th grade, we help children reach developmental milestones and achieve educational goals—while still having fun! We know that each child is unique, and we strive to develop materials that appeal to children of all interests, backgrounds and abilities. And, of course, all of the products we carry must meet stringent quality & safety standards—so they’re strong enough for daily use in the classroom and safe enough for use by babies and children. Continue reading “Lakeshore Learning Review” »

Teach My Review & Giveaway

About Them: When my son was 18 months old, I quickly realized that parents are the most important teachers. I spent countless hours scouring stores for tools to teach the alphabet, Teach My counting and teach reading. When I couldn’t find one kit that did it all, I began creating my own teaching tools that matched some of the tools I had purchased. My son was reading by the age of three and parents at nursery school were asking how I had taught him. It was at this point that I learned “matching” was a key pre-reading skill for young children.  Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit: 10 Readers, 60 Flashcards, 1 Flashcard Reward Tin, 1 Flashcard Holder, 1 Magic Drawing Board, 78 Print Transparencies & Printing Guide, 101 Train Flashcards, 3 Posters, 2 Flip-Books, Foam Numbers, Counters and Equation Signs, Teaching Guide & Storage case Continue reading “Teach My Review & Giveaway” »

School Zone Review

Almost 40 years ago, long-time educators James Hoffman, Ed.D., and his wife Joan Hoffman, M.A., began a retail supply outlet for teachers, then soon identified a need for at-home learning materials to help parents support and supplement their children’s classroom instruction. School Zone Publishing fast emerged as the market leader in workbooks and flash cards for preschoolers through sixth graders. Continue reading “School Zone Review” »

[Review & Giveaway] Betty Lukens

Betty Lukensis known known for their Through the Bible Felt Sets, which continue to be shipped and used all around the world, is a valuable teaching resource. They have over 600 figures and objects, this is the most complete Bible felt set available. There focus is on providing an interactive teaching tool that helps parents, grandparents, teachers and missionaries bring the Bible to life. Continue reading “[Review & Giveaway] Betty Lukens” »

[Review] My Chatman

Established in 2007, Rondyo screams technical, professional, parenting – not in any particular order. Founded by a group of people with backgrounds deep in technology & security, Rondyo came about as they all grew up, grew older, looked at their kids and decided they too wanted to hold onto their childhood and have some fun again! This dynamic, innovative group brings together technical expertise, business savvy and a deep seeded belief that people should always keep having fun. But there is a serious side to it as well; after hours of research, examination, long discussions with children and much thought, they realized that today’s kids, a computer generated generation, are so used to communicating from behind a keyboard and saying things like BTW, LOL and drawing strange faces like this that it seems some have gotten a little detached from the real world. Taking entertainment outside the computer box, Rondyo has developed what they believe will be the first of a line of products. Using movement, emotion and talk back, Chatman helps to show kids that what they say or type online is heard on the other side and has an effect. It’s the first ‘virtual-physical’ experience used by real people, and with an aim to develop the emotional intelligence of children; Chatman came to life. Check out Who is Chatmanabout!

Product Features

• Chatman moves eyes, ears, and hands as well as talks using a built-in
• speakerphone and a unique LED mouth sync.
• Chatman understands and expresses emotions like a real friend.
• Kids can chat with Chatman directly — he answers questions and initiates
• conversations.
• Chatman listens to and participates in chats with friends on Facebook,
• Skype, and MSN Messenger.
• With over 2,000 stored phrases, Chatman knows English and recognizes more
• than 15,000 words.
• Teach Chatman – Easily teach him words or create new chitchat actions.
• Have fun with Chatman – Access over 1,000 games, cool videos and more.
• Helps with homework – Ask him a question or browse for the answer.
• Chatman makes finding information online fun and easy.
• Reminders – Keep birthdays, parties, tests, etc. organized to alert children of
• these important dates.
• Download new chitchats and software features from www.mychatman.com.
• Chatman is safe:
• o Not a stand-alone chat platform so there’s NO STRANGER DANGER.
• o Alerts when inappropriate chat is exchanged on social networks.
• o Alerts when inappropriate web searches are attempted.

I have to admit this is one of the coolest toys I have ever seen in a long time. Its so cool. My 2 year old gets a kick out of it. It moves, dances, talks, you can program words to say, helps with homework, and most of all it says Good morning and Good evening. Its pretty easy to setup, plug the USB in and let it update the drivers, then put the CD in and then let it download. Then it will start up and have you do prompt commands as it downloads. Then you register it, and you get a month for free, then you pay. Though this guy helps kids do their homework and makes homework very fun! I just love his dance moves. My favorite part its not run’d on batteries. Its most worth the money and kids love it and very interacting with kids and parents! Oh and he has a calender so he can keep you up to do on parties and appointments and keeps it fun!

Disclosure: I received product(s) for free in exchange for an honest review, which may differ from yours. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I used personally, and believe will be good for my readers. Tiffany’s Reviews is not responsible for shipment of prize, and can take up to 8 weeks to arrive. Winner will be announced, emailed, then has 24 hours to claim, or new winner is picked.