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by littleones.com, on October 25th, 2010     
WEEK #4:
BOARD GAMES & CARD GAMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
(TODDLER -KINDERGARTEN)
Young children certainly enjoy playing games! For this age group, playing games is actually a learning process. While children are having fun, they are being introduced to many new concepts such as following rules, taking turns, teamwork, and most importantly at this young age, the art of winning and losing graciously. These behaviors don't always come easy for children, and games are the perfect opportunity to practice some of these essential life skills. Playing games along with your children can be a great family activity, and allows adults to model appropriate game playing behavior.
Choosing educational games like those listed below, have the added benefit of combining learning with fun. For this age group, playing educational games reinforces basic concepts such as colors, numbers, counting, money etc. Many of these games are designed for non-readers and have simple, easy to follow directions. Educational games also develop pre-reading/reading skills such as letter recognition, sight vocabulary, spelling and concentration. These children's games also strengthen fine motor skills and improve dexterity since players are required to balance or manipulate game pieces.
Many of the old favorites and classics make some of your best choices, however there are some excellent new games available!
My First Games Set (Set of 4 Classics) The ideal set of "first" games for non-readers! Set include the 4 following classics: Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Memory Game & Hi Ho Cherry-O! Young children practice matching, colors, counting skills and more while having fun. Ages 3-7.
Candyland A memorable & classic "very first" game for non-readers. Young children use color cards to move gingerbread pawns through the winding path to Candy Castle. On the way they meet lovable characters and practice color matching skills. Simple instructions in both English & Spanish. Ages 3-6. A must "very first" game for households with little children.
 Chutes and Ladders A wonderful follow up game to Candy Land in the beginners game series. This non-reader's game teaches numbers, counting and the rewards of good behavior. Children move their game piece from square 1 all the way to square 100 by using a numbered spinner. Along the way they are rewarded for good deeds by climbing up ladders to higher numbers, or receive the consequence of sliding down a chute to a lower number for bad behavior. Ages 3-7.
 Hasbro Candy Land Castle Game A cute variation of the classic Candy Land board game. Extremely basic and simple fun for little ones. A colorful 3-D King Candy Castle shoots out muti-colored, multi-shaped game pieces such as a red circle or green square. Players must match the colors and shapes on their gingerbread gameboards. Ages 3-6.
 Hi Ho Cherry-O Fun and simple counting game for young children. Be the first to get 10 cherries in your bucket and pick your tree clean. The luck of the spinner determines how many cherries to add or remove from your bucket. Builds fine motor and counting skills. Ages 3-6.
 Original MemoryDevelop memory and concentration skills with this classic game. Find the matching pairs by turning over cards 2 at a time. Game inlcudes 72 colorful picture cards with storage tray. Ages 3-6.
 Snails Pace Race Have fun racing these colorful wooden snails. Predict which snails will cross the finish line first and last. Roll the color ocde dice to move snails down the track. A wonderful game which teaches color recognition and numbers. Ages 4-8.
ThinkFun Zingo An award winning reading game! This exciting & educational variation of Bingo features 72 picture tiles which teach simple sight vocabulary and matching skills to pre-readers & readers ages 4-7. An instant favorite! See Little Ones review of ThinkFun Games for children of all ages.
Don't Break the Ice Loads of fun for young players! Tap out ice blocks with plastic mallets one at a time, but you must keep the polar bear from falling through the ice. An enjoyable game that uses simple strategy and refines fine motor skills. (You can't hit the ice too hard or too soft.) Ages 4-6 plus.
 Scrabble Junior Scrabble for juniors teaches children to match letter tiles to picture words on a grid. An added benefit is that this game grows with your child. Simply flip the gameboard over for more advanced game play. Whoever has the most chips on the board wins. Ages 5-8.
Monopoly Junior Edition Superb junior version of this popular board game. Monopoly Jr. is based on owning ticket booths to amusement park rides such as bumper cars or rollercoasters. A fun and wonderful way for young children to practice basic math and money skills. This junior version uses smaller money increments, has a smaller gameboard and takes less time to play which makes it perfect for ages 5-8.
 Great States Junior A great introduction to the map of the United States for young children. Children race the clock while matching shapes, pictures and names of locations on the map. An enjoyable and educational geography experience for ages 5-8.
For more information, please see:
Board Games & Card Games For Older Children (Ages 7- Adult)
The Little Ones Holiday Gift Giving Guide and
The Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas" Holiday Toy Series is designed to help parents and grandparents make smart choices by featuring outstanding/award winning "toys that teach," accompanied by reviews which highlight and explain the educational benefits and specific skills children receive from these types of toys.
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by littleones.com, on October 20th, 2010 UPDATE: October 5, 2011
 See Little Ones Review of the new Kindle Fire for the most recent information about children's color ebooks for young readers. Soon to be released on 11/15/11, the Kindle Fire is a whole new option for even the littlest readers!
 Kindle FIre: Recommended Full Color eBooks for Children (Ages 1-3)
 Kindle FIre: Recommended eBooks for Children (Ages 4-8)
 Kindle Fire: Recommended eBooks for Older Children/Teens (Ages 9-12)
Published: October 10, 2010
Ok, so we all know that there a lot of good books available on the Kindle for adults…but what about for kids? What types of eBooks are available for children and at what age level? These are all questions that accompany the latest technology. After doing some research, I was pleasantly surprised to see just how many well-known, quality series and books are available for children of all ages.
For the Infant-3 age group, keep in mind that the original Kindle does not display color, but rather displays black & white or "grayscale" images. For younger children with shorter attention spans, this type of display may not be stimulating enough to grab and hold their attention. There are some Kindle titles available for this age group, but they are somewhat limited, and are not the typical toddler bestsellers you might be looking for. However, with the introduction of color technology, the choices for this age group will definitely expand rapidly.
If you concerned about handing over a Kindle to a small child to hold, consider this option. The eBook alternative for ages 3-7 is The V.Reader Animated E-Book System by V-Tech . It definitely works better for this younger age group, is less expensive and is an awesome children's eReader. (See more specifics in the Little Ones review of this highly recommended, educational product.)
For the 4-8 age group, I especially recommend several great KIndle series such as: the Magic Tree House series; Beverly Cleary's Ramona series; Cam Jansen Mysteries; A-Z Mysteries; the Flat Stanley series, Curious George, Berenstain Bears and more. They are all great choices for developing readers with interesting plots and amusing characters. I was pleased that Kindle offered so many excellent literature choices for this age group. The Kindle brings excitement and a brand new twist on reading for these emerging readers.
For the 9-12 age group, I highly recommend Rick Riordan's series including his latest, Percy Jackson. Rick Riordan skillfully combines adventure, friendship and mythology into his incredible stories. Definitely high interest, action packed reading! Other good Kindle choices are the Artemis Fowl series; the classic Narnia series and Ranger's Apprentice. There are also many pop culture choices available. The Kindle is a good match for this older, tech savy & sophisticated group of readers.
Finally, there are numerous titles, including many classics, at each age level that are included free with your Kindle. I was amazed to discover that this fast developing eBook technology actually had so many kid-friendly choices. The wave of the future is here and it is something to see for yourself.
See Children's eBooks for the Kindle for a complete selection of eBooks grouped according to age levels. Also, check out Amazon's top 100 list of bestselling children's eBooks at Children's eBooks for the Kindle.
For a superb selection of children's books for kids of all ages (Kindle or not!) see Great/Award Winning Children's Books at www.littleones.com
Written by Lisa Cartolano, certified elementary school teacher and creator of the Little Ones website.
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by littleones.com, on October 19th, 2010 We've all been there…searching at the last minute for the misplaced homework sheet, the school library book, the permission slip, you name it… all right before your child dashes out the door to school. It is frustrating to have completed homework assignments and school supplies forgotten at home. A simple solution to this problem is designating a highly visible and specific location (preferably by the door) where packed book bags can be left at the end of the night, completely ready for the next morning. Children are more prone to forget things if they are packing up during the "early morning make it to the bus stop on time rush." Children who prepare their supplies the night before are less rushed, and also benefit from having all night to remember and add forgotten items into their backpacks.
Try the same technique for after-school extra-curricular activities. Recycle your child's old backpacks by using them to organize after-school activity stuff. For example, have a separate bag for religion class, dance class, karate…you name it! Pack the bag with everything they need for their activity and leave it in a designated spot. Make sure that items are returned into the bag when they're done and….you're ready for next class. During the week, place any necessary items such as homework, permission slips or clean clothing into the bag. When the activity rolls around again, just have your child grab the pre-packed backpack and go!!!
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by littleones.com, on October 18th, 2010      
WEEK #3:
LET'S PRETEND TOYS FOR GIRLS & BOYS
Let's Pretend! Toys that inspire creative play promote the development of a child's imagination along with reinforcing important play/social skills. These types of toys have open-ended possibilities, and are great for group or solo play. The real appeal is that these types of toys grow along with your child's imagination. Imaginative or pretend play, however, does require cultivation. In the beginning, children may need some parental role modeling to nurture pretend play, but the time spent together is well worth it.
Below is a representation of the many pretend play toy categories, along with quality products from each area. There is a wide variety of creative toys available for all different age levels. Shopping is a breeze when you view these great categories, and their many quality products. Take a good look and you're sure to find that special gift you've been looking for!
Toy Categories below include: Play Kitchens, Play Stores, Play Animal Sets, Play Castles, Puppets and Occupation Playsets.
Play Kitchens:
Melissa & Doug Cutting Food BoxA marvelous 31 piece set of quality wooden fruits, vegetables, and bread along with a rounded edge wooden knife and cutting board. Realistic crunching sounds when food is cut. Great for developing hand/eye coordination, learning food categories and even introducing fractions (1/2, 1/4 etc.) A huge hit with children 3+. Guaranteed to be played with over and over again!
 Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set Mix and match fun with this 16 piece wooden sandwich making set. Velcro inserts make crunching sounds when cut with play wooden knife. Includes meats, vegetables, breads and wooden storage crate. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Food Groups Teach the four food groups with this 21 piece wooden food set. Create well balanced meals by sorting foods into their four storage crates. Great kitchen set accessory. Ages 3+.
 Melissa and Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set Fun for little bakers! This creative play set lets children bake and decorate 12 wooden, sliceable cookies with 18 toppings. Cookies store in a dough tube. Set includes cookies, toppings, wooden toy knife, spatula, cookie sheet, and oven mitt. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Birthday Party Birthday CakeKids love birthday parties! Throw pretend birthday parties whenever you wish with this adorable birthday cake set. Includes a six slice cake, serving plate, 19 toppings, 7 candles, wooden spatula and storage box. Ages 3+.
 Melissa & Doug Pizza Party Kids will have hours of imaginative fun with this wooden pizza set! Take orders and mix & match toppings. Set includes 50 toppings, pizza server, pizza cutter and wooden storage box. Ages 3+.
 Learning Resources Pretend and Play Dish Set Brightly colored, durable plastic dish set great for tea parties and pretend meals. Includes 4 place settings with plates, cups, saucers and utensils. A quality set which will be used over and over again. Ages 3+.
 Learning Resources – Cooking SetColorful 10 piece plastic cooking set with easy grip handles for little hands. Includes tea kettle, frying pan with lid, pot with lid and utensils. Ages 3+.
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Play Stores:
 Learning Resources Teaching Cash Register Multiple awards winner! Talking cash register teaches basic math & money skills for ages 5-9. Includes make believe cash and coin reader. An exciting way to "play store."
 Pretend and Play Supermarket Set Perfect set for playing grocery store. Comes with great accessories like colorful shopping basket, assorted groceries, store apron, wipe off signs, coupons, coins, paper money, credit cards, shopping lists and more! Ages 3+.
Little Tikes Shopping Cart – Yellow/RedSturdy shopping cart will provide hours of rolling fun. Features a deep basket for groceries, a folding seat for dolls or favorite toy to ride along, and storage underneath. Perfect size for little shoppers. Ages 2+.
Play Animal Sets:
Animal Planet's Big Tub of Dinosaurs Huge entertainment for dinosaur lovers! Giant tub filled with assorted prehistoric creatures and prehistoric landscape. Dinosaur names on bottom of each creature adds to educational value.
 Animal Planet Baby Dinosaur Playset Adorable baby dinosaur set in soft, squeezable plastic. Assorted baby dinosaurs will delight little dinosaur fans!
 Animal Planet Farm Bucket Awesome bucket filled with durable solid plastic farm animals sure to delight animal lovers. Learn names of different farm animals while enjoying hours of imaginative play. Check out this entire series which includes: Reptiles bucket, Sea-Life bucket, Forest bucket, Safari bucket and Dinosaur bucket.
 Polybag Shark by Wild Republic Kids are fascinated by sharks and this is the perfect set for your shark lovers! This assortment of sharks includes The Great White, Tiger Shark, Hammerhead and more! Encourages imaginative play during bath time or anytime. Ages 3+.
Play Castles:
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle Award winning, gorgeous solid wood Princess castle. Extra large castle folds for storage and is stunning with its pink and gold screened accents. This enchanting castle has turrets, balconies, buttress, flag and a working drawbridge. A perfect choice to delight all the princesses in your life! Quality & Exceptional Value! Ages 3-9. Also see castle dolls playset shown below.
 Melissa & Doug Deluxe Folding Medieval Castle Award winning, sturdy solid wood Medieval castle. Opens fully and folds for storage with detailed Medieval accents. This awesome castle includes 3 poseable play figures and has a working draw bridge, trap door, courtyard, turrets, dungeon, staircases and more! Fantastic toy will inspire hours of imaginative play! Ages 3-9. Also see castle dolls playset shown below.
 Melissa & Doug Deluxe Castle Dolls PlaysetBeautifully boxed set of 8 bendable castle play figures. Includes King, Queen, Jester, Noble, 2 Knights & 2 Horses. Great castle accessory! Ages 3-9.
Puppets:
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater It's showtime! This quality wooden puppet theater is incredibly entertaining and boosts performer's self-esteem. Features sturdy construction, non-tip base, roomy backstage, velvet curtains, chalkboard, clock with movable hands and detailed designs. A childhood treasure for years and years of imaginative play. Ages 3+.
 Puppet Set – Royal Family Tell enchanted tales with this quality royal themed puppet set which includes a King, Queen, Prince, Princess and Wizard. Great accessory for the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater Ages 3+.
 Melissa & Doug Princess Puppet This beautiful and elegant Princess puppet with hand detailing and crown will delight your little princess. Quality construction and hand stick feature. Ages 3+.
Play Occupations:
 Dalmatian Vet CageGreat for pretend play! This adorable vet set includes includes carrying cage, mini puppy, and medical tools like stethoscope, hammer, tweezers, tongs, thermometer bandages and much more! Ages 3+.
Learning Resources Pretend & Play® Doctor Set Award winning 19 piece doctor set with carrying case comes with realistic sounding stethoscope, pager and cell phone. Numerous medical tools and accessories for hours of imaginative fun! Ages 3+.
For additional age appropriate selections, see Board Games for Young Children, Building Sets, Dolls & Dollhouses, Cars & Trains, Toys For Little Fingers, Electronic Learning Toys, Also see Children's Educational DVDs & Music CDs and Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers.
For more holiday information, please see:
The Little Ones Holiday Gift Giving Guide and
Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas" Holiday Toy Series: This holiday series is designed to help parents and grandparents make smart choices by featuring outstanding/award winning "toys that teach," accompanied by reviews which highlight and explain the educational benefits and specific skills children receive from these types of toys.
Visit www.littleones.com for our selection of Great/Award Winning Children's Books, Little Ones Recommended Toys & Gifts, and Children's Educational DVDs along with teacher tips, parenting articles, family fun and much more!
by littleones.com, on October 13th, 2010
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by littleones.com, on October 12th, 2010 Get into the "spirit" of the howl-iday with these monstrously funny kids' jokes! Try some out on your little goblins or have kids come up with a few of their own ghoulish giggles. You'll be the hit of the Halloween party!
See Halloween Humor at www.littleones.com
 The Little Ones Halloween Special
There's a chill in the air, and that can only mean one thing to little children. Halloween is coming soon! The Little Ones Halloween Special is here to assist with your Halloween preparations. Check out our selection of Halloween theme parties & games, spooky books, haunting Halloween recipes, Halloween jokes and more! Whether you are trick or treating with your little ones, hosting a Halloween party or just getting into the "spirit" of the holiday, our Halloween feature can help your family have a happy and safe Halloween!
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by littleones.com, on October 11th, 2010      
WEEK #2:
TOYS FOR LITTLE FINGERS (TODDLER-PRESCHOOL)
Little Fingers need some extra strengthening and practice when it comes to developing fine motor skills. Fine motor or dexterity skills refer to your child's ability to use his or her finger/hand muscles properly so that he or she can successfully manipulate basic tools and manage small pieces. For example, children use basic fine motor skills when completing daily tasks such as holding a pencil, drawing, writing, cutting with scissors or even tying a shoelace. Fine motor skills also include hand/eye coordination. Daily practice of dexterity skills will strengthen the finger motions and accuracy needed to accomplish these basic, and eventually more challenging tasks. Choosing toys that develop and improve your child's hand/eye coordination and dexterity skills will provide an enjoyable fine motor workout for little fingers. The following toys encourage the development of these skills by requiring children to manipulate small pieces (grasping, pushing, pulling, lacing, stacking, rotating etc.) These types of toys can be commonly found in preschool classrooms and even occupational therapy settings. Toddlers and preschoolers love playing with these types of toys, and don't even realize that they are developing important fine motor skills in the process.
 Mr. Potato Head A classic! 13 piece mix & match combination starter set encourages creativity and a wee-bit of silliness. Deluxe sets also available. Ages 2+
Tall Stacker Pegs Building Set Soft peg set for endless construction possibilities and strategic building fun! Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing BeadsColorful wood beads develop pattern, shape and color recognition. Hours of lacing entertainment. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Pets 5 sturdy jumbo double sided lacing pets plus colorful laces. Enjoyable activity improves hand/eye coordination. Ages 3+
Play-Doh: Fun Factory Super Set Winner of Creativity Award! Over 35 cutters, design tools, an extruder machine, and 5 Playdoh colors. Hours upon hours of imaginative fun! Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Deluxe 24-Piece Princess Elise Magnetic Dress-Up Colorful & durable magnetic doll with mix and match fashions for enjoyable pretend play. Ages 3+
 Parents Pop Beads Snap Non-stop fine motor creativity with this 500 pc. jewelry making set including 12 ring & 6 bracelet builders. Ages 4+
Melissa & Doug Beginner Pattern Blocks 10 sturdy pattern boards along with 30 colorful shapes teaches matching, patterns & shape recognition. Ages 2+
 Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Magnetic Pattern Blocks Set Magnetic board comes with 120 colorful geometric magnets to build 12 geometric pictures or to make your own designs. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting ClockWooden clock with movable hands teaches time, shape sorting and number recognition. Excellent learning tool! Ages 3-5
LeapFrog Scribble and Write Award Winner! Little fingers can practice the formation of letters and shapes with this fun learning machine. The child-size stylus along with screen lights make it easy for kids to draw simple pictures, shapes and eventually upper & lower case letters. Amusing learning games reinforce letter formation. A great way to teach writing skills. Ages 3-5.
 Melissa & Doug See & SpellLearn to spell over twenty 3 and 4 letter words with this colorful picture puzzle set. Ages 4-7
 Sort & Stack Delightful set of 10 stacking cups, 8 shapes and shape sorter. Great for hand/eye coordination, shape recognition, numbers and counting! Ages 18 months+
Guidecraft 72-pc. Magneatos Construction Set Multiple awards winner! Colorful 72 piece magnetic construction toy promotes creativity and problem solving skills. Various set sizes available. Ages 3+
 LEGO Duplo Ultimate Building Set – 71 PiecesColorful tub of building blocks for little fingers 18 months-5 years. Provides hours of creative fun!
 Bristle Blocks (300 piece set)300 blocks with bristles are easy to grasp and build. Great tactile play. Set also includes farm animals, family and wheels. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Large Wire Puzzle Rack Loaded with 3 Favorite Chunky Puzzles! Deluxe wire rack holds up to 12 multi-sized puzzles. Comes with 3 colorful chunky puzzles. Ages 3+
 Parents Puzzle Rack with Puzzles Excellent value! Sturdy puzzle rack comes with 5 vibrant educational puzzles including ABCs, 123s, shapes, animals & bugs. Ages 18 months+
 Battat Parents Bristle Blocks Basic 68 piece bristle blocks set for young children provides sensory input and imaginative play. Easy to grasp and build. Ages 3+
Parents Busy School Activity Cube Wow! Stimulating 6 sided activity cube for hours of play & discovery. Shapes, movement and colors develop memory, critical thinking, dexterity and more! Ages 12 months+
For additional age appropriate selections, see Electronic Learning Toys, Let's Pretend Toys For Girls & Boys, Board Games for Young Children, Building Sets, Dolls & Dollhouses, Cars & Trains. Also see Children's Educational DVDs & Music CDs and Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers.
For more holiday information, please see:
The Little Ones Holiday Gift Giving Guide and
Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas" Holiday Toy Series: This holiday series is designed to help parents and grandparents make smart choices by featuring outstanding/award winning "toys that teach," accompanied by reviews which highlight and explain the educational benefits and specific skills children receive from these types of toys.
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by littleones.com, on October 6th, 2010 A simple, yet very effective homework strategy is color coding your child's books. How many times has your child accidentally brought home the wrong notebook or textbook? After all, when you have several identical black and white marble notebooks it is easy to grab the wrong one. In order to alleviate the problem, designate a particular color for each subject area. For example, Math books and notebooks should be red. Purchase red marble notebooks, red spiral notebooks or red 3 ring binders just for Math. Cover your child's Math textbook with a stretchy fabric book cover in red or in extra sturdy red wrapping paper. Choose the color green for all Science books and purchase all of your Science supplies in that color. Repeat for each subject area choosing basic, easy to find colors. Some schools that employ this strategy will even standardize the color code for subject areas so check first before making your purchases. Try to use same color code year after year since switching subject colors can confuse students who have already mastered the technique.
This strategy can be used for young children who are having difficulty organizing their materials, but it is particularly useful for older students who switch classes and store books in a hall locker. The color system keeps kids organized and makes those quick changes between classes smoother. You may even wish to print up your child's daily schedule in color so that it coordinates with their books.
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