Math-U-See Gamma

http://www.mathusee.com/

Math-U-See sent us a copy of their Gamma curriculum and their wonderful integer block kit. This is an excellent curriculum. The Integer block kit is a wonderful math manipulative set. Their is a ton of math curriculum out there, and overall I really like the approach that Math-U-See has compared to others out there on the market. The blocks really help to understand the concepts of math. Included are workbooks, teacher and student textbook, and video. The integer blocks really are the core of this math curriculum, and they are very well made.  They remind me a lot of Montessori bead stairs. The red integer blocks have 100 squares on them. There are 10, and together as a cube it reminds me of the Montessori 1000 cube. You could actually use the Gamma worksheets with Montessori methods to learn the math as well. Gamma is definitely a great Multiplication curriculum. Check out all of the levels of math offered at Math-U-See. They have a program called Spelling-U-See as well!

Tales2Go

Tales2Go is amazing! I had no idea that an audio book subscription website could be so wonderful. I am so happy that the Tales2Go company contacted me and asked me to review their website. I never considered childrens audio books to be so valuable. This website makes them awesome. They are so well done. There are no books that are badly narrated. They are all fantastic. They have a huge selection of books, all by age and grade level. It's perfect for toddler to teen! Tales2Go is perfect for in the car, at bedtime, or on a break between studies for any child. I love how wide the selection is, quite impressive!

https://www.tales2go.com/

My video review of Tales2Go.com

Snatoms

Snatoms are a fantastic way for kids to learn about atoms and molecules.

The pieces have magnets inside of them, so that they can stick together to form atoms and molecules. It is fantastic that they can stay together!

There is really nothing out there on the market like Snatoms. 

Veritasium, The company that makes Snatoms sent us this wonderful Snatoms expansion pack.  My kids and their friends are loving them! Now if only there were more hands on learning tools like Snatoms, to help with all types of Science education. They are really unique!

The recommended age for Snatoms is ages 12 and up. I however strongly disagree with that recommended age. They are very well made, and they do not break easily. Not that we have broken any, they are all intact. In my opinion, there is no reason that a child ages 4 and up could not play with Snatoms.

It is never to early to explore Chemistry, as long as it does not involve caustic chemicals. There would be no reason why children ages 4-11 could not use Snatoms to indulge in some beginner Chemistry lessons. 

A parent or educator could put a glass of water on a table, write H2O on paper, or with some magnetic (or non-magnetic) letters and numbers, and then show the children what it looks like with Snatoms. Then encourage the children to explore. Snatoms are great for preschoolers - adults in my opinion.

Check out their Website and Social Media links below.

Also be sure to check out our photos of Snatoms bwlow!

Check out the Snatoms Website

https://www.snatoms.com/

Snatoms Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/snatoms/

Snatoms/Veritasium Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/veritasium

Snatoms Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJovYoh6QRRp-5_vapuDa-g

Snatoms/Veritasium Twitter

https://twitter.com/veritasium/

Guidecraft Geo Lacing Shapes

This has to be our absolute favorite Guidecraft product! We love Guidecraft toys, but this one really stands out to me. Geo Shape Lacing is meant a wonderful toy set to learn lacing and weaving. 
However, it is so much more than just a lacing and weaving toy. This is the perfect new addition to your light table and light play toy collection. It is a very versatile set of shapes. Due to the fact of how sturdy the shapes are, how large, and how the middle is made of strong colorful acrylic; it has a lot to offer.  
Don't look past this set as just your run of the mill lacing set, it is far from it. You can really get creative with this lacing shape set and use the laces for some really beautiful weaving designs, or take it to the light table and really see the creativity flow.
These shapes can be so many things, and they can be used in so many ways.Please take the time to watch the videos and view the photos below.
See the Geo Lacing Shapes on the Guidecraft website here
http://www.guidecraft.com/products/guidecraft-geo-shape-lacing/

For tons more light table and light play ideas see my Pinterest!