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Between the ages of 10-12 I attended an international school near Athens, Greece that had adopted a curriculum called IPI (Individually Prescribed Instruction). Upon entering fourth grade, I was handed two folders, one for math and one for English, and was told to work through them "at your own pace." Inside the folders I found a series of lessons that involved reading, exercises, then when you felt you knew the material, a test that you turned into the teacher for grading. If you passed, you were to move on to the next lesson. If you failed, you simply went back...

No doubt about it, jigsaws are enjoying a moment. Sales surged by 240% during the height of the pandemic when families and kids rediscovered the many benefits of puzzles – how they boost problem-solving and fine-motor skills, encourage concentration, even help banish stress – and the overall sector is still strong, with UK sales reaching £100m in 2021. Not ones to rest on their laurels, jigsaw manufacturers continue to innovate, whether that means embracing the latest trends in pop culture and entertainment, adding value with fun learning guides, flagging important environmental messages, or simply experimenting with scale and shape. To mark National...

3Pcs Push Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys Amazon dropped the price on these 3Pcs Push Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys to $4.99. . .this is a great price for a set of three. These are so popular with kids – even my 11-year-old loves them. I think these would be great for Easter Baskets or as a small Valentine gift! It does look like quantity is limited to only one of these sets. We don’t see a limit very often, it’s usually on the best price drops. RELIEVE STRESS & CONCENTRATE- Pop fidget toy can relieve stress and help restore...

Moose has debuted Clipology – “the hottest release of 2022” – at London Toy Fair, marking the company’s bid for a slice of the Games market. Clipology is a trivia-based interactive streaming experience featuring iconic TV and movie content. The game features a physical board game, video content and more than 12 unique video challenges, offering a broad range of play options that make the game highly interactive. With thousands of movie moments making up the content, Clipology aims to offer a dynamic and exciting experience for participants every time they play. “Now more than ever we are seeing customers looking for...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you know what that means…learning opportunities!  Well, maybe that’s not exactly what you were thinking, but hear us out. Overworked parents need easy ways to make learning fun and Valentine’s Day is no exception. So, rather than chocolates, roses, and glitter, why not give your child a brain-flexing game instead? I mean, do you think your kid really needs more candy? No.  So, hear us out while we walk you through three Valentine’s Day free printable puzzles that are sure to get your child’s brain juices flowing. Valentine Math Puzzle (2 Levels)...