This MasterPieces 1000-piece puzzle is from the Seek & Find Collection where hidden objects are discovered in the scene as you assemble the puzzle. The secret objects are not seen in the picture on the box or the included poster, builders find them as they build the puzzles. Find all the childhood treasures hidden in this Toy Store scene. In addition, the chipboard used in this puzzles is made of recycled material.
Available online and at: Amazon – MasterPiecesInc.com
BYJU’S FutureSchool is an online learning platform that delivers individualized attention and guidance for children grades 1-12 through live, one-to-one teacher to student math, coding and music courses. The proprietary, activity-based curriculum focuses on active learning through the joy of creating and problem solving while maintaining children’s freedom to chart their own path, instilling grit, confidence, and communication skills to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond.
First class is free
Available online at: https://www.byjusfutureschool.com/
Carrots&Cake is a kids’ screen time management app designed using science-based solutions. Built by parents and developed with doctors, teachers, and scientists, Carrots&Cake helps kids build healthy digital habits that make screen time more beneficial and less addictive.
With Carrots&Cake, kids learn first and play later. We apply the oldest parenting technique to screen time: “Do your homework before you play.” In other words, “Eat your carrots before your cake.”
After downloading Carrots&Cake, parents select their favorite educational apps (anything available in the AppStore. When kids turn on their devices, they will have to complete the educational apps — what we call Carrots — before they are rewarded with free screen time — what we call Cake.
Carrots&Cake follows an approach grounded in behavioral neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science.
Behavioral Neuroscience
Carrots&Cake promotes healthy screen use by reducing the firing of the brain’s reward pathway. Dopamine levels stay steady. This helps kids remain in control of devices and reduces tantrums when it’s time for kids to come off.
Behavioral Psychology
Asking kids to complete Carrots — learning apps with a high cognitive load — first, results in delayed gratification. This builds resilience & grit. Kids learn to self regulate. Motivational interviewing is used to help kids identify their intrinsic motivation and improve behavior.
Cognitive Science:
With Carrots&Cake, kids focus on learning without distractions. Through micro-learning, kids compound knowledge with small but consistent daily effort.
Carrots&Cake was developed in response to growing concern around screen time-related issues that families face. Kids aged 5-8 spend an average of three hours on devices daily. Anxiety and depression in kids have increased, and self-confidence has decreased.
Traditional parental controls do not address the root of the problem. They set blind time limits and trigger reactance, a negative behavior caused when children are ordered around. Kids become determined to engage in forbidden activities. They bypass restrictions and hack out of the controls. Kids suffer tantrums because allowances aren’t made for their developing brains.
Carrots&Cake provides a healthy and balanced solution to the screen time dilemma. Kids benefit from technology, they utilize the cutting edge educational apps on the market, and they get to maintain their agency during fun free time. Parents using Carrots&Cake have reported a 200% increase in their kids’ daily educational app usage, with a 50% reduction in their overall daily screen time.
With Carrots&Cake, kids no longer spend mindless hours watching Youtube and playing Roblox and Minecraft. Screen time becomes healthy and balanced. Kids develop skills to become good digital citizens, and families are able to reclaim quality time.
Available online at: https://apps.apple.com/tt/app/carrots-cake-parental-control/id1589481560
The book makes a novel birthday and holiday gift and is indispensable for school science fair projects. It contains 10 never-before-seen projects focused on STEM and Maker initiatives, including an EV motor project.
The New York Times wrote, “…Music from a penny? It’s true. Check it out here – from Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things. Pretty amazing.”
Here’s more information about Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things Revised Edition:
The National Science Teacher Association – “On the old television series “MacGyver,” the hero was always getting out of tough situations by making practical devices out of simple materials. The author of Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things interests students in the wonders of science by showing them how to do their own amazing MacGyver feats. This approach not only gets students interested in science, but also encourages good critical thinking by students as they solve practical problems.”
The New York Times – “In closing, let’s measure something. Check out this Pi Detector by the ingenious Cy Tymony, creator of the popular Sneaky Science and Math discovery series. Why does Cy do what he does? I asked, and he responded with the following.
‘I love science and technology and the wonderful things you can do with a little sneaky information using discarded items and without special tools. For instance, virtually anyone can: Make an AM radio with a penny, create fire with water, turn a screw in an AM/FM radio and listen to aircraft broadcasts, turn on devices with your ring, convert a pencil into a microphone, convert a calculator into a metal detector, make a James Bond spy jacket and more.’
“Wait. Music from a penny? It’s true. Check it out here – from Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things. Pretty amazing. (Thank you, Andrews McMeel Publishing.)” – Gary Antonik New York Times
Los Angeles Times – “Tymony, whose books have won praise from the National Science Teachers Assn., wants young people and adults to better understand science and the world around them. “If you learn science and certain techniques,” Tymony says, “there are all sorts of things you can do that you’re not taking advantage of. He even devotes a section of his new book to the timely issue of alternative energy after discovering during his appearances that people are largely clueless where energy comes from.”
NPR’s Science Friday – “Thank you Cy…for opening up the world of tinkering and creativity to a whole new generation – Ira Flatow
Publishers Weekly – “Offering readers a chance to become real-life MacGyvers, Tymony’s “Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things” shares a mixed bag of useful and useless tricks. The book, which may remind 007s-in-training of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, offers sections on gimmicks, gadgets and survival techniques (the last section is by far the most valuable).”
Available online at: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/sneaky-uses-for-everyday-things-revised-edition – amazon.com
This illustrated songbook is based on a popular Latin American children’s song and introduces children to the Spanish language through music.
Pimpon, a cardboard doll, invites the children to join him as he prepares for school. The book presents aspects of his daily routine form sunrise to sunset. The combination of pictures, music and educational concepts in a multicultural and inclusive school setting serves as a great resource for teachers and parents alike.
Available online at: https://www.imbilingual.com/
Kids of all ages will love Bene Bear, The Bear With A Purpose! Bene Bear (short for benevolence) teaches kids about being kind, helping others, being respectful, and giving back to others. When a child shows kindness, is respectful, helps others, gives to others, or shows concern for others’ feelings, they will put a token in Bene Bear’s token slot. Every token earned can stay in Bene Bear’s token pouch until they are ready to be used again or traded in for a reward from a parent or grandparent. Each package includes Bene Bear, 15 tokens, The Story of Bene Bear, and a unique activation code so that you can activate your bear and print out an adoption certificate on our website.
Available online at: www.benebeargiving.com – Amazon
Sophie gets bored quickly and won’t even eat her food without looking at her tablet. She’s thrilled to hear of her family’s upcoming trip to a magical place called India, a land she’s only heard of in stories. Once there, she quickly realizes that the underprivileged children living in the mud colony possess a joy and contentment she can’t explain. Sophie sets out on a journey of discovery, but what she finds may change her world forever. This tale about the true meaning of happiness and the power of gratitude is based on true events.
Available online at: Amazon.com
Have you ever wished you could go away on your parent’s business trip or hide in their suitcase to explore a new city all on your own? Well, Katie and Steven sure have! They wonder why they always have to stay home when Mommy or Daddy travel for work. Once their favorite yellow teddy, Tootsie, comes up with the idea to stow himself away for Daddy’s trip to Washington, DC, Katie and Steven realize that they’ll be able to travel along, too–but just not in the way they first imagine!
Available online and at: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Mascot Books
Order Out Of Chaos’ Academic Planners give students an EASY way to SEE time so they can learn to MANAGE it. Students can see their assignments ALONGSIDE school and weekend activities so they can plan when they have time to get work done. A unique subject tab at the front of the planner lets students record their school subjects ONLY ONCE. Eliminating forgetfulness and frustration.
Available online at: OOOCplanner.com – Amazon.com.
OWI, Inc.® – Feel like a GIANT with OWI’s Cyber Hand. Measuring 16” in length (twice the length of the average adult hand), our robotic-loving friends can easily assemble a mechanical right-handed STEM tool. Pick up small objects, pet your dog; you are in complete control. Four spring- loaded flexor control abductors with an adjustable palm plate allow you to flex Cyber Hand’s joints. Push aside the other toys and have your friends admire your new creation. No motors, water, or electricity required. We value our building and construction fanatics for over 40 years of affirmation. This one is for you!
Available online and at: Toy, Hobby & Educational Suppliers – Electronics & Science Museums, on-line and mail order catalogs.