The Construct-A-Plate and Alphabet Image Card Pack has helped families stay connected through inspired creative engagement at the table since its release in January 2016. Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Construct-A-Plate is great for engaging children at mealtime using images as table topics. This plate has an easy to use design that allows the user to change or customize the image seen through the plate. As the child eats they will uncover the image below the surface of the plate, bringing creativity and productivity to the table. Insert an image card, snap the base into the clear top plate and you are ready to eat! This plate comes with 12 S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) image cards with interactive themes such as space, numbers, seasons, and more. It is also completely customizable; use our free app (Construct-A-Plate in the App Store, Google Play Store, or on our website) to upload and print your own images.
The Alphabet Image Card Pack is a great addition to the S.T.E.A.M. Card Pack sold with each Construct-A-Plate. This ABC card pack includes twenty-six colorful cards from A-Z illustrating just how fun learning can be. Youngsters flex their mind muscles and enjoy uncovering alphabet images as they eat.
Where to Purchase: The Construct-A-Plate and Alphabet Image Card Pack can be purchased from the Constructive Eating’s website: www.constructiveeating.com

With an oversized, soft head and a tiny body that tucks inside, Dream Frenz is a cuddly plush pillow but also a toy, a stuffed character and a comforting companion. Dream Frenz are low tech by design. In a world where children are wired by toddler age, this plush intentionally goes the opposite direction – there are no batteries, sounds, or lights. The Dream Frenz come alive through the power of a child’s imagination. The company was founded by Florida-based mom-entrepreneur Halie Fulton, who was inspired by the ‘tadpole drawings’ of her oldest daughter. Tadpole drawings are drawings by pre-school age children. Researchers believe that the tadpole represents the child’s body self-image and that these drawings, typically with big, colorful heads, tiny bodies and happy faces, are an early attempt at realistic drawing. Dream Frenz bring these drawings to life.
Halie’s three young daughters, Mary, Shelby and Katy, now 14, 12 and 9, are instrumental ‘partners’ in Dream Frenz. The original inspiration came from sketches Mary began drawing when she was three years old. Inspiration finally struck Halie when Mary reached the third grade and was still doodling. Halie enlisted Shelby’s sewing instructor to create the original Dream Frenz prototype. All of Halie’s daughters have a voice in the design and materials used to create Dream Frenz. They also contribute to the marketing.
Where to Purchase: http://www.dreamfrenz.com/