![]() ![]() “This Fairytale Theater encourages the kids to construct magnetic panels using foundational STEM skills like spatial reasoning and problem solving, and then make up storylines that heighten their language skills. The imagination and creativity is crucial in child development, especially with literacy. I can’t wait to give it to the girls! Retails: Depending on what you order Purchase iSeeMe Books Fairytale Theater I ordered for my family The Murphy’s 12 Days of Christmas. SMARTY PANTS GAME FULL(The quality is so good that I am going to do a full review of this book at a later date.) The book is fantastic and the reaction when little Baby Eddie saw his name and his face in the book was priceless. To sample this product by iSeeMe, I ordered their My Sing-Along Book and Personalized Music for a 2 year old boy. A personalized story, which includes the name and at times a photo of the child is an incredible way to encourage the child to listen to the story or read the book themselves. At any moment that we can encourage reading, for independent or read-to reading, we need to go for it. Literacy is a fundamental skill for our children. ![]() Retails: $35 Purchase the Drop Zone Cargo Release Glider iSeeMe Products SMARTY PANTS GAME HOW TOUse the four flags to practice hitting the target while learning how to master timing, calculate angles, measure wind speed and more! With a 28″ wingspan, this durable, easy-to-assemble EPO glider comes with decal stickers to customize the body and two stunt pigs. The kids will load the Stanley the Stunt Pig into plane’s cargo bay, set the timer to release the payload, and let it fly! When the time is up, the cargo bay door opens and the payload drops. Let your kids use their estimating skills and mathematical reasoning to determine what distance, angles and more to send Stanley the Stunt Pig in the air. It is chock-full of STEM! Retails: Depends on product, Purchase Roominate Drop Zone Cargo Release Glider SMARTY PANTS GAME SERIESThere is an entire Roominate series that are designed with girl interest. She LOVED it and spent so many hours playing, building and becoming an engineer. Retail: $9.99 Purchase the World’s Smallest Toys RoominateĪs you may have read, my daughter bought herself the Roominate Chateau this summer. These are great mind activities that keep the kids from looking at a screen and trying to solve a problem. The classic games that we’ve known in their full-size are just as much fun in their mini version! These also travel VERY WELL. These are perfect stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts. Retails: Depends on product Purchase LEGOs Creator World’s Smallest: Etch a Sketch, Rubiks, Duncan Yoyo and More The Creator series and City are her favorites. The LEGOS’s brand has all sorts of sets: Friends, Minecraft, Elves, Creator, City and others. She loves LEGOS, just like her mom! What I adore about LEGOS is that it uses creativity, math, engineering and more to construct. This was the 9 year old’s birthday present this past October. Ok, onto my list of what’s hot this year! LEGO Creator Series I have used my membership a gazillion times since then. SMARTY PANTS GAME FREEAlso, if you aren’t yet a member of Amazon Prime you must join! I joined last year to get the perks of FREE SHIPPING as I purchased the Christmas gifts. I earn pennies off you purchase, and THANK YOU for your support. ![]() (A bit of a stretch but it works for me!)Īlong each gift suggestion I include a link to purchase on Amazon or other website. Yes, American Girl dolls can be considered educational because they encourage imaginary play. In reality, I very rarely ask Santa to bring anything that isn’t somewhat educational. That makes this former teacher very happy. ![]() On your mark, get set, go! It’s time to hit the stores or shop online for the best gifts for 2015! The biggest theme for this year’s gifts in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) toys. ![]()
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