EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS (EDUCATIONAL REVIEW FOR 3 PRODUCTS) & GIVEAWAY

Educational Insights, is the manufacturer of playful products with serious educational value, including subject-specific classroom products, teacher resources, educational toys, and games. Their products are designed by seasoned educators and parents who know that, first and foremost, learning must be fun.

I had a wonderful opportunity to review 3 of their products for my boys which we incorporated into our homeschooling:

Hot Dots Jr. Beginning Phonics Card Set is for grades PreK +. The set consits of a set of 72 beginning phonics activities on 36 double-sided cards teach children all they need for success including initial & final sounds and rhyming words.Learning activities plus an answer key all stored in a handled carrying case.

For use with Hot Dots® Jr. Ace the Talking, Teaching Dog (2350), available separately. Grades PreK+.

Sells for $14.95

The  Hot Dots Jr. "Ace" - The Talking Teachin Dog  part magic This electronic pen cheers for correct answers and gently redirects children when they answer incorrectly, allowing for independent discovery.
Features:
Easy–to–use technology—simply press the pen down on the cards to answer and receive feedback.
Allows independent, self–paced reinforcement and review of key early learning topics
Provides opportunity for students to prepare for school, or catch up where they need support
Ace unit requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) and measures 6"L
Grades PreK+

Sells for $12.99

My Review:

As a homeschool mom I found The Hot Dots Card Set and Ace Talking Teaching Dog wonderful! Too many times we sit down for homeschool and I get moaning and groaning from my oldest boys, they would rather play like most children would instead of schooling. These products was extremely educational; for my kindergartner we reviewed his phonics (beginning and ending letters as well as rhyming words). He didn't complain and when he got the answers right Ace The Teaching Dog gave accolades which made my son happy.

For my 3 year old who is learning his ABC's this set worked well for him too because it kept his attention with the brightly colored cards and when his answer was incorrect it made him want to try again to see Ace's eyes light up and give praise words!

For creativity play and art we reviewed Playfoam 6-pack. Squish our sculpting foam into any design, then smoosh and start again!

Features

Lightweight sculpting foam beads in 6 colors for creative play and art projects

Stays fresh and never dries out, allowing children to reuse it again and again

Sticks to itself (not to skin or surfaces) so cleanup is easy

Includes 6 bricks in 6 different colors, plus activity ideas, Bricks measure 2.75"L x 1.25"W x 4"H each

Grades PreK+
Sells for $6.99

My Review:

My 2 boys loved playing with the Playfoam, unlike Play-Doh it sticks together nicely and doesn't fall apart. It's great for play or for learning! As their mom I love the EASY clean up - no messes! Plus it's reusable and doesn't harden! What a great alternative product instead of some of the other messy products ont he market!

Educational Insights offers several other name brand products such as Foamfetti, GeoSafari, GeoVision,

Smart Games and Smencils. These products can be purchased directly from Educational Insights or you can click HERE to find a store locator near you!

WANT TO WIN 2 EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS PRODUCTS? (Hot Dots Card Set - Beginning Phonics, Ace The Talking Teaching Dog - to go with the Hot Dots Card Set

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This was not a paid post and honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own may vary from others. Thank you to Educational Insights who supplied this product for the review and the giveaway.