Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Crayola Non-toxic Anti-Dust White Chalk. (One Box) Right now


I completely agree with other negative reviews written here. I am a math teacher and use this chalk every day. In the past, Crayola's white chalk was amazing: It wrote cleanly and very smoothly, created very little dust, and wiped easily and cleanly. Our school uses Prang's white chalk, which compared to the old Crayola chalk, was much dustier and created a very white-colored black board that was difficult to read after a few days. So I always bought the superior Crayola instead.

Now, Crayola's chalk is the exact opposite of what it used to be: It writes very poorly (I often have to write over things twice in order for it to be legible), does not erase cleanly, leaves traces and marks on the board, and chalk dust is everywhere. After two days, the black board is so dusty and white that I have to wash it just so my students can read what I write -- it is worse than Prang chalk now.

Crayola is producing the worst chalk I have ever used and I also would love to hear from others what better brand there is out there.Get more detail about Crayola Non-toxic Anti-Dust White Chalk. (One Box).

Lowest Price Creations by You Plateworks Design Your Own Plate


Great Product
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Low Price Educational Insights Smencils 10-pack


These pencils teach a lesson about recycling along with being fun! My 7 yr old loves them! And so do all the kids in his class!Get more detail about Educational Insights Smencils 10-pack.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Save Educational Insights Playfoam


Let me begin by saying this stuff is fun. It is a great tactile experience, and even as an adult, I can't resist mushing the stuff in my hands. It is virtually mess free, has only the faint smell of styrofoam, and does not dry out. Also, when kids mix the colors together, which is inevitable, it creates a pleasant rainbow of colors, rather than an icky, muddy color. My only complaint, therefore, is in the area of moldability. Although it is very pliable, it is difficult to create quality structures. It is similar to trying to create a work of art with marshmallow rice crispies. Therefore, I wouldn't recommend this for the budding sculptor--However, for toddlers and preschoolers, it is tons of low-maintenance fun.Get more detail about Educational Insights Playfoam.

Cheapest Playdoh Fun Factory


playdoh: 51 years old and so am I-now enjoying now with my 3 year old grand-daughterGet more detail about Playdoh Fun Factory.

Cheap My First Sticky Mosaics® Pretty Things


My 3 1/2 year old daughter LOVES the mosaics! She will happily and diligently work on a picture until it is complete, then reach for another one to start. The stickers are durable and do not tear, and the completed product is a sweet picture. She is completely independent, which is so important at this age, and so proud when each picture is complete. The mosaics are also great practice for hand-eye coordination.Get more detail about My First Sticky Mosaics® Pretty Things.

Buying Crayola Dry Erase Activity Center


My son loves this and the only problem is that his brothers and sisters want to use it all the time too! Very affordable and not one of those things you are always having to by replacements for (like more paper, etc.) If the markers do get lost you can just use any dry erase marker!Get more detail about Crayola Dry Erase Activity Center.