200 Quality Plastic Play Balls

If you have a ball pit, you can replenish your supply of fun with these colorful balls.  If you don’t have a ball pit, all you need is an inflatable or plastic kiddie pool & you’re all set for hours of fun!  You can even keep it inside for those long, rainy days.  Keep the balls clean by putting them back in their plastic container & bring them out when your kids need something different to do.  Make a game of clean-up too, challenge the kids to get all the yellow ones or  see who can get the most in their arms – you’ll think of a million ways to get the job done.  A surprisingly simple way  for kids to have some healthy good times.

Crayola 3-D Chalk

Crayola 3D Chalk really is fun for the whole family!  The  chalk is like regular sidewalk chalk, but double-sided with contrasting colors so that even the youngest can scribble a cool 3D design.  The set comes with one pair of glasses (they’re clear, not the usual red/blue kind) and instructions on how to make the chalk work best.  Kids of all ages love to see their creations “pop” out of the pavement when they wear the glasses. I had 4 children from preschool age to teens try  it out and they enjoyed it  - taking turns with the glasses and offering assistance on technique. Lots of creative fun!

LeapFrog Text and Learn

If you’ve ever given your child your cell phone to keep him busy only to find that he’s accidentally dialed your doctor’s office, you’ll appreciate the Leapfrog Text & Learn.  All the buttons that he loves to push are right there, with a full QWERTY keyboard and “texting” abilities.  He can text messages to the friendly puppy Scout, and Scout replies.  There’s a calendar feature which helps kids learn days of the week, letter matching, shape identification and more all in a cool PDA-type device.  It’s a little bigger than a real Blackberry, but Moms say it actually keeps kids off of their phones!

LeapFrog Scribble and Write

Give your preschooler a head start with the Scribble and Write by Leapfrog.  Four interactive modes of play guide kids through upper and lowercase letters, shape identification and more.   Children  will enhance their fine motor skills through drawing shapes, pictures and letters on the retraceable surface.  The Scribble and Write also helps children learn the proper way to hold a pencil – a skill that any kindergarten teacher will tell you is tough for kids to master.  It’s a fun and portable way to introduce preschoolers to reading and writing their ABC’s, perfect for taking along in the car.

LeapFrog AlphaPet Explorer

Scout the Puppy can help teach phonics in a fun way with the brand new AlphaPet Explorer by Leapfrog.  Kids can choose from four learning modes as they learn letter names and sounds through games, music and more.  Scout guides them along so they won’t get frustrated or bored.  The AlphaPet Explorer is portable, so kids can play and learn while waiting at the dentist, in the car, or at their brother’s soccer game.  And parents can log onto Leapfrog for some customized learning tips when they get home.