Colors Are Fun
February 4th, 2010
HIT Entertainment is bringing a great new children’s DVD to store shelves everywhere on February 9th!! And it is really colorful! Your kids are going to love it and have a colorific time with all of their favorite friends!
Colors Are Fun!, a plucky palette of stories featuring preschool favorites BarneyTM, Thomas & FriendsTM, Bob the BuilderTM, Fireman SamTM, Fifi and the FlowertotsTM and KipperTM, arrives on DVD February 9, 2010 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Each “colorful” episode features fun adventures and timeless tales of helping others, friendship and imagination.
DVD SYNOPSIS
A colorful adventure awaits! You’ll be painted from head to toe in delight when you join your favorite preschool friends in these exciting adventures. Come along with BarneyTM and find out how bright the sunshine is when colors dance in the air, join Bob the BuilderTM as he discovers rich cave paintings, and collect colorful items for a magic show with Thomas. These adventures will show you the true colors of friendship and fun!
Episodes include:
* Barney - “Colors”
* Bob the Builder - “Scrambler and the Colorful Cave”
* Thomas & Friends - “Smoke and Mirrors”
* Fireman Sam - “Seeing Red”
* Kipper - “Rainbow Puddle”
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
* Bonus Episode: Fifi and the Flowertots - “Blueberry Surprise”
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2010
Title Copyrights:
Thomas & Friends © 2010 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Thomas & Friends are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Design is Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
Bob the Builder © 2010 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman. The Bob the Builder name and character, related characters and riveted logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. and other countries.
Barney © 2010 Lyons Partnership, L.P. The Barney name and character, related characters and the overlapping dino spots and Barney and star logos are trademarks of Lyons Partnership, L.P. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. and other countries.
© 2010 Chapman Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved.
© 2010 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. © 2008 HIT Entertainment Limited.
© 2010 HIT Entertainment Limited and Mick Inkpen. Based on the books by ©Mick Inkpen. The Kipper name and character are trademarks of Michael Inkpen. Registered in the U.K.
Type: TV on DVD
Rating: NR
Genre: Children/Family/Animated
Age Target: 2-5 years old
Closed Captioned: English
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: 53 minutes
Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Program Website: www.hitentertainment.com
V.Smile Motion™ Active Learning System
December 5th, 2009
For years we as parents have been able to rely on VTech to bring some of the best educational toys to us. This year is no exception. In this edition of the Holiday Gift Guide I would like to introduce you to the V.Smile Motion:Active Learning System.
You can put your child in motion while driving home lessons in math, reading, science, spelling and more with V.Smile MotionTM TV Learning System! V.Smile MotionTM is a breakthrough gaming console that combines wireless, motion-activated play, web connectivity and educational gaming into a system that plugs directly into your TV! Meaning …that your child will have a blast playing AND learning at the same time! The V-MotionTM Active Learning System is recommended for children ages 3-7 years and has a suggested retail price of $59.99 (Games from $24.99). It can be found online and at retailers Nationwide. I Love the V.Smile Motion! It is fun, it is educational, it gets kids to move and they have so many great cartridges for kids to choose from. They can play alone or with a friend to make learning even MORE fun!
V.Smile MotionTM has all of your child’s favorite characters including Scooby-Doo, Thomas the Tank Engine, Winnie the Pooh and Spider-Man, as well as new ones like Disney Fairies, Pixar’s Up!, Handy Manny, and Ni Hao Kai Lan.
Your child will love these wireless action packed toys that guide them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities. Plus children can use the V.Link to track scores and earn bonus online games at www.vsmilelink.com. The exciting “Action Mania” Smartridge comes included with the console.
V.Smile MotionTM Active Learning System Features:
* Wireless, motion activated joystick is also for left-handed or right-handed children
* This learning system is 100% compatible with the entire V.Smile Smartridge library
* Use V.Link to track your scores and earn bonus online games
* Comes with Action Mania sampler Smartridge
Other great products to consider from VTech this year are:
Bugsby TM Reading System and Starter Book Bundle - (3-7 years) ERP: $29.99
Jungle Gym: Ride & Learn Giraffe Bike - (18-36 months) ERP: $49.99
V.SmileTM Cyber Pocket - (5 years+) ERP: $49.99
“I was given a V.Smile Motion Active Learning System by VTech for my holiday guide. I was allowed to keep the product, but the opinion I am sharing remains my own.”
iKnow! (GIVEAWAY)
December 1st, 2009
What do iKnow? iKnow lots of things, at least that is what I like to think. It is also what I tell my kids, just don’t tell them that I really don’t know everything. One thing I do know is that there are some really great new learning DVD’s called iKnow by Take Pride Learning that take children everywhere on an adventure of a lifetime. The adventures teaches them to read through a 3-part system in conjunction with the San Diego Zoo making leanring fun and exciting! They will get to meet all kinds of exciting animals as they journey through the alphabet making this the perfect gift for the pre-schooler in your life this Holiday Season!
iKnow Animals, Letters & Sounds
This 3 DVD Collection is the start of the learning adventure. When kids view reading as a fun and enjoyable activity, their reading skills improve naturally. This captivating DVD Collection guides your children on an incredible journey with the animals in Africa, through the Rain Forest, and the San Diego Zoo. This sensational program leaves them eager to venture deeper into the exciting world of reading and wanting to discover more.
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Iknow Play Cards
iKnow ABC Cards
This deck is stacked with 52 letter-animal playing cards. Two complete alphabets - all 26 letters, animals A to Z. Each letter is textured so a child can feel, see, and say the letter. iKnow Cards use the same animals and graphics from the DVD Collection for repetition and consistency to improve learning. Take these cards with you anywhere for hours of fun and learning.
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iKnow TV
iKnow Online Games
Children can apply what they learn from the DVD Collection in 5 additional online adventures! Familiar animals, letters and sounds strengthen the connection between concept and learning. Children experience the same basic skills again, which reinforces what they’re learning, and they take an interactive role in the process gaining greater confidence in their learning abilities. These adventures focus on phonics, the alphabet, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.
You can learn more about iKnow HERE or the iKnow DVDs and Playing cards can be purchased HERE
And thanks to iKnow and Take Pride Learning you can enter to win a set for yourself!
To Enter: Visit the THIS site and leave me a comment telling me why you would like to win it. All entries must be received by December 8th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winners will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.
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Your Passport to the World (GIVEAWAY)
November 19th, 2009THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED !!!
You can however visit Passport to the World for ordering information and you can always check out some of the other great giveaways going on here at The Post-It Place.
Have you ever wanted to travel the world, get a stamp on your passport, experience the culture and food of another country? Then this is the perfect gift for you and your child. Not only is it unique but it teaches kids about other areas of the world, it teaches them cooking skills and it is fun!
Passport to the World is a multicultural kids culinary program founded by Entrepreneur and Family Cookbook author Patricia Green. Passport to the World takes kids on a culinary and cultural adventure of the world through a monthly membership program including recipes, crafts, language, history, geography and more!
The monthly membership provides a fascinating view of the world by engaging all five senses. Children will experience a wide variety of activities in a magical, interactive online journey of each monthly destination. They will listen to a fun-filled musical tour of each cultural destination with a CD from Putumayo Kids. A hands-on cooking experience teaches kids to practice their creativity and imagination, and the result will fill their senses with delightful aromas and delicious flavors.
Passport to the World also has the following benefits:
It helps overcome picky-eater syndrome - kids will be enthusiastic to try what they’ve made.
It brings families together through the joy of cooking - you can even turn it into a monthly family tradition!
A monthly project promotes ongoing learning - and excites kids about their world!
It boosts self esteem by teaching new skills such as foreign language, cooking techniques, geography, travel and more!
It encourages children to embrace and appreciate cultural diversity.
What I love about Passport to the World is that it encompasses so many learning experiences into one site. Perfect for us as homeschoolers who are constantly looking for ways to enrich our curriculum. Perfect because we all love to cook. And Perfect for us because well, you know how we all love Geography. That is why Passport to the World made this years Gift Guide. I hope you will be as in love with it as I am.
Passport to the World has two different memberships available:
Premium Membership - $32.95 per month
Premium membership provides a complete multicultural experience through a “culinary adventure in a box” delivered monthly to your doorstep, and VIP access to the Passport to the World website. The “culinary adventure in a box” includes a non-perishable food product, special kitchen tool, additional recipes and more! Other exciting program details include welcome postcards with problem solving questions delivered one-week prior to the release of the new month, food shopping lists for parents, and birthday greetings for all members!
Online-Only Membership - $9.95 per month
Kids can still experience the adventure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the online-only membership program! The easy -to-navigate online portal provides an entertaining and educational platform to learn about different cultures. The child also receives their own ‘passport’ by postal mail.
The Passport to the World Club membership is available for purchase at www.gingerkidsfun.com Memberships can be purchased on a month to month basis or as a twelve month VIP package. Sample destinations include Mexico, Israel and Morocco! Those that join the twelve month program will receive a FREE welcome package complete with Ginger Kids apron, Kitchen Basics: Rules, Tools & Etiquette cookbook binder, Cookbook binder with country tabs to store 12-months of recipes and a Ginger Kids Passport.
You can enter to win a 3-month online Membership to Passport to the World. To enter just visit www.gingerkidsfun.com and leave a comment here on this post stating what you like best about the program. All entries must be received by November 30th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.
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Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails & free coloring page
September 1st, 2009
Peep! Peep! All aboard for new friends, new destinations, and new voices when Thomas and his engine friends embark on their greatest adventure yet as Thomas & FriendsTM: Hero of the Rails steams onto DVD September 8, 2009 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. See and hear Thomas, Percy, James, Gordon and all the other engines as never before in this brand-new CGI-animated movie, which marks the debut of individual character voices for the engines. For the first time, fans will hear the voice of Thomas and his friends, including three new characters who debut in Hero of the Rails, as they share stories that lead to timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation.
In this action-packed tale of friendship, determination and teamwork Thomas discovers an abandoned and broken down engine named Hiro from an exciting far away land. Fearing that he will be scrapped, Thomas enlists help from many friends including Victor, a new steam engine and Kevin, a new crane vehicle who both work at the spectacular Sodor Steam Works. But mishaps, mistakes and one boastful engine could foil their plans for a heroic rescue. Can the engine pals work together to help their new friend? Join the adventure and find out!
You won’t want to miss this new Thomas & Friends DVD that hits store shelves on September 8, 2009 with a suggested retail price of $19.98. Your pre-schooler will be jumping with joy as they go on this adventure with all the engines that they have grown to love. And as a parent you can count on Thomas to deliver great values, fun and learning opportunities just like always!
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
• Thomas & Spencer Racing Game
• Guess Which Train Game
• Thomas & Friends Bedroom Makeover
If you would like to receive a “Thomas Holiday Express” Coloring Page by e-mail please leave a comment and I will get it out to you ASAP!
Get A JumpStart! (GIVEAWAY)
August 4th, 2009
With school starting back for kids a good education is on the minds of parents everywhere. On the minds of kids everywhere is enjoying the last days of summer. For more than 15 years, Knowledge Adventure has set the standard in children’s software by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. In addition to their CD games, they’ve launched a beta version of their first browser-based virtual world at www.JumpStart.com for kids 3-10 years old. Kids can create avatars called Jumpeez for themselves and explore magical worlds, discovering and unlocking games, videos, and storybooks that help them practice essential skills from math to reading. Over the next year, they will continue to add more features, portals, and learning games to this site. I encourage you to check it out at www.JumpStart.com and combine your child’s sense of adventure and fun with your desire to educate and teach them.
At first we had several issues with this site. It was slow to load and would skip and act like a record that got hung up. I contacted JumpStart and found that it was me, not them. It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer and I was using Firefox. Once I switched browsers I had no problems at all. So with things running much smoother, the fun began. The kids LOVED the ease of the site and how they can wander around and explore finding fun activities at every turn. You can allow your children to play without the fear of them running into people or things that they shouldn’t be exposed to. It is completely safe. And while they are having fun, they won’t even realize that they are learning as well. The game teaches math, reading, and critical thinking skills so kids get a real jump start in life. They even have several 3D Virtual World titles available on CD Rom.
We have used JumpStart CD based programs for many years. Erin, my 18 year old college bound gal even used JumpStart when she was little. Over the years we have watched as they have expanded their line and grown to meet parents demand for more. While browsing around their website I even found several more things that we want to check out. The Code Heads and Dr. Brain line!
If you are looking for some fun and educational products to help your child get a head start…I highly suggest you give it to them with JumpStart!
And you can enter to win a 3-Month Membership to the new JumpStart browser based virtual world for your child.
To enter visit www.jumpstart.com and browse around and all the great things they have to offer to parents and kids alike. Leave a comment stating what you would like for your child to learn. All entries must be received by August 14 at 5 PM EST. Winners will be selected randomly and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail before another winner will be chosen.
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Learning, the fun way (GIVEAWAY)
July 1st, 2009THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSEd!!!!
Interactive Book-Webscene is a unique publisher that integrates the written word with the internet. They offer some great titles for children to integrate into their daily learning regimen. They are fun, interactive and educational.
The beginning reader series, KA Reader, is great for homeschoolers or those considering homeschooling. They use step-by-step lessons that make it easy for parents and educators to choose what a child learns and when. They help develop vocabulary through word families (at, bat, cat, hat, etc.) There are also online activities included with each book that provides the parent/educator with assessment tool that is not only fun but it can be used over and over again with subsequent children. The assessment tool assesses comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling.
Here’s just a taste of the IBW reading experience… Coming Home describes how three friends “scout” to discover why a pond’s water is no longer clear. After reading one passage from the book, the webscene helps a child understand what the word “scout” means. The webscene for this passage is found at www.KA-Reader.com/8-3
The Busy Preschoolers Guide To Learning is a preschool curriculum for teaching 105 readiness skills. It incorporates fun original plays, poems and activities built around the 26 letters of the alphabet. They also incorporate different learning approaches to fit your child’s individual learning stlye (e.g. visual, kinetic, or auditory). The online activities that go along with each book further enhances the learned skills of each activity in the book while also providing opportunities for child-parent interactivity.
In The Busy Preschooler’s Guide to Learning kids discover that “A is for Air.” The poem includes step-by-step directions to follow so that you can help your child learn skills such as identifying parts of the body, position and direction, following directions and motor skills. Once you complete the activity together, head online to the webscene that supports the skills your child just learned. And don’t forgot the click on the ABC-TRACE-123 link at the bottom of the page to practice handwriting! www.BusyPreschoolers.com/a
If you are a homeschooler, considering homeschooling or like to enhance your child’s education with learning opportunities outside of the school environment, you will LOVE IBW books. They are easy to use and provide excellent learning opportunities while making it fun and entertaining. Your child will be begging for more after one lesson.
I encourage you to visit www.IBW-Books.com to see all of the great publications they have to offer through their publisher, Ghost Hunter Productions. They have several series that are great for the 8 and up crowd as well. Earth Academy 7 and the Ghost Hunter are sure to please the adventurous side of and child.
You can also visit www.IBW-Booksellers.com to learn how you can make extra money. Not only will you represent a product with no competition but you will receive an Immediate 20% commission on all sales at the close of each event.
Now, you can enter to win it! One reader will win their choice of either:
The Busy Preschoolers Guide to Learning - fun activities built around the 26 letters of the alphabet, with step-by-step help to guide parents in how to use everyday situations to teach 105 skills their kids need to know before they walk in the kindergarten door. (Retail value $60)
or
Three (3) KA Readers - beginning readers that use a new kind of storytelling where kids see an animation unfold at the close of every chapter. Dr. Suess-like rhyming books hooks the kids in the fun of words. Online activities help parents assess the child’s reading and comprehension. (Retail value $60)
To enter visit www.IBW-Books.com and leave a comment here at The Post-It Place stating what you think you would like the most about their books.
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