When It Is Time For Bed, I Have a Plan

When It’s Time for Bed, I Have a Plan is a groundbreaking children’s picture book about healthy sleep habits. Getting enough sleep is critical for everyone, particularly for children whose brains are developing. Grounded in brain science, children will be entertained and empowered to L.E.A.D.: to integrate Logic and Emotions to Analyze and Decide on a bedtime plan. Learning about the science of sleep, exploring the emotions involved, analyzing suggestions on ways to relax the body and calm the mind, and developing their own bedtime plan gives children a sense of control, teaches anticipatory behavior, and boosts brainpower in the process. This practical yet fun approach, based on the neuroscience of sleep, teaches healthy sleep practices for life, making this book a must-read for children of all ages, from toddlers to teens—and it will help parents improve their sleep, too!

The special audio download, “Good Night, Dear Brain (yawn), Good Night,” is narrated by Jennifer Garner, actress, film producer, humanitarian, and mother of three. This audio recording is a first-of-its-kind three-minute talk for kids to listen to at bedtime. This gentle talk helps children prepare to fall asleep by teaching invaluable lifelong skills of healthy breathing and calming of the body and brain—children will want to listen and practice every night.

We donate $1 from every purchase of our sleep book to , which gives millions of children the opportunity to learn and grow through their early education programs.

Blueprint it! If you choose to personalize this Have a Plan Book, children will be able to learn about sleep while viewing their name, personal photos, a dedication, a character resembling the child, and/or personalized sleep details. It is not only engaging but useful for children to see themselves as the hero of their own story; it promotes both comprehension and recall of critical information about sleep, helping everyone get more rest for good!

When I Miss My Special Pet, I Have a Plan

When I Miss My Special Pet, I Have a Plan is a groundbreaking children’s picture book to help cope with loss in a healthy way. Experiencing the death of a pet can be confusing and scary for children, but it can also provide the opportunity to help children process death constructively. This book introduces the concept of death gently, honestly, and concretely, while respecting all beliefs. Grounded in brain science, children will be empowered to L.E.A.D.: to integrate Logic and Emotions to Analyze and Decide on a plan for when they miss their pet. Learning facts about death, examining the emotions involved, analyzing suggestions, and deciding on a plan teaches resilience and lifelong coping and communication skills. Children of different ages and developmental stages will understand the book’s concepts in different ways, making it appropriate for all ages, and providing a thoughtful and comforting framework for discussion. It is essential that children’s early experiences with loss be addressed in a healthy way, and with this book as your guide, children will learn not only to cope but to grow.

Blueprint it: This Have a Plan title can also be personalized here. You can add names, a dedication, a character resembling the child, photos of the pet with the child or alone, and/or details specific to the situation, all of which can help a child better cope with loss. This book will not only comfort and guide children during this difficult time, but also serve as a beautiful keepsake to honor and remember their special pet.

Good Egg

Multi-Award winning kindie-rock star, Joanie Leeds leads her band, Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights in a variety of musical genres from folk to rock, ska to punk and Go-Go to lullaby, rounding out 15 catchy, interactive and original tracks. ‘Good Egg’ is Joanie’s 6th CD for families, second by Grammy® winning producer, Dean Jones. Songs feature guest appearances by kindie music superstars, Mista Cookie Jar and Grammy® Nominated, Jacob Stein of The Pop Ups. ‘Good Egg’ kicks off with ‘Food Fight’ and is followed by other fantastic story songs and funny language idiom tunes, keeping the listeners guessing. The album closes with a lullaby for expecting parents and little ones alike.

Sbyke P16 Scooter

Sbyke is the go anywhere, go anytime scooter that thrills riders with the sensation of skiing or surfing without leaving the sidewalk. The P16 is a self-standing scooter. This unique design feature helps kids learn to ride and develop essential balance skills. Sbyke can turn on a dime by leaning left or right. The rearsteer skate truck is the sharp-carving secret while the handle bars and hand-brake give the rider stability and control.  The big front wheel rolls right over cracks and ruts and carries up to 110 lbs. Small and lightweight, the Sbyke can fit in the trunk of almost any car. It’s great for cruising around the neighborhood, in the city, at the park, on campus or along the beachside boardwalk.

Slice Fractions

Slice Fractions is an award-winning game that intuitively introduces important concepts about fractions — the bottleneck of early math education. You will slice through ice and lava to clear the mammoth’s path and meet unusual friends as you travel through intriguing physics puzzles. We teamed up with university education experts to craft an incredibly fun way to learn fractions. The app offers a safe digital environment, without banner advertising or in-app purchases.
Awards won so far:
*** Winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award 2014
*** Apple Editor’s Choice
*** Gold Medal Winner 2014 — International Serious Play Awards
*** Best Family Friendly Game 2014 — Indie Prize Showcase Awards (Casual Connect)
*** Editor’s Choice for Excellence in Design — Children’s Technology Review

Trailer, screenshots: http://ululab.com/slice-fractions/press-kit/

Promo code: LNHWFPPW377E

A few words on Slice Fractions: The goal of the game is for kids to discover important concepts behind fractions. The concepts are not made explicit in the game – the intent is that kids will gradually understand notions such as even splitting, fraction comparison, etc. through induction. Parents or teachers can then use game situations / levels as a reference point that kids are excited to learn more about. Words like “equivalent fractions” can then be introduced and formally explained.

You also might notice that Slice Fractions progression towards visible fractions is quite gradual. You will not see actual numbers until the second world (about 32 levels). This is intentional. We did multiple playtests in classrooms to find that most kids aged between 7 and 11 needed that time to get accustomed to the numerical representation of fractions. Plenty still happens during those early levels though as we introduce concepts such as even splitting (common core 2.G.A.2 and 2.G.A.3).

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Giveaway

TMNT-Movie_Combo_BRD_3D_Oslv 21-04-57 completedIn this eye-popping reimagining of the legendary heroes in a half shell, New York is under attack by the sinister Shredder, but fearless leader Leonardo, brilliant and brainy Donatello, rough and rebellious Raphael and wild and crazy Michelangelo take to the streets to defend their home with the help of intrepid reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) and their brilliant sensei, Splinter.

 

Special Features (only available on Blu-ray):

  • Digital Reality
  • In Your Face! The Turtles in 3D
  • It Ain’t Easy Being Green
  • Evolutionary Mash-Up
  • Turtle Rock
  • Extended Ending
  • “Shell Shocked” Music Video
  • Making of “Shell Shocked”

 

We have some combo packs to giveaway to a few lucky turtle lovers.

To be eligible to win a copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Combo Pack, email us at [email protected] with “Turtles Giveaway” in the title. Please supply your name, address, phone number and email address (so we can let you know if you are a winner).

 

The deadline for this giveaway is December 9, 2014.