As a parent, I was worried that my boys would fall behind during this pandemic. So I looked into ways I could prevent that. You can avoid the COVID slide with these great products that I am sharing with you.
Avoid The COVID Slide With These Great Products.
You can use these fun and educational products to help your kids avoid the COVID slide. Just like everyone we have been adjusting to learning from home and a new way of life.
Previously known as Summer Slide, the “COVID Slide” is here and it’s real. According to a survey conducted by Varsity Tutors, about 68% of parents are concerned about their children falling behind grade-level expectations as a result of remote learning from the current COVID-19 outbreak. Which is why products that continue education from home are more important than ever. Such kits and toys can stimulate hands-on learning which can go a long way in keeping students on track, get them through the current crisis, and prepare them for the school year ahead.
Please take a look at the STEAM products below which can help prevent the “COVID Slide”.
Magformers Basic Plus 14pc Set
Building toys are huge in my house. My boys love to build things, even with cardboard boxes I get in the mail. I know it’s not just a boy thing since my nieces are the same way whenever they visit. That’s why I am always looking for great building toys to add to our collection. I really like that just like our other Magformers sets this one helps kids understand 3D building. We also like that the pieces are big and sturdy!
Create 3D structures from 2D nets with Magformers Basic Plus 14Pc Set. Build with 4 Squares, 8 Triangles, and 2 Inner Circle Square shapes. Create houses, towers, and our ‘magic ball’. Learn to build using combine, roll, and pull-up techniques and see what your imagination can create! Build along with the step-by-step instructions and develop color and shape recognition, fine motor skills, and problem-solving ability. The original and authentic Magformers. Perfect for brain development, critical thinking, and STEM education. Follow the Step-by-step educational idea booklet for ideas and instructions. Each geometric shape contains magnets that never reject, so you’ll always hear the Magformers click. When playtime is over, use the magnetic power to simply stack and store.
Thames & Kosmos Creatto
With CREATTO, you can design and construct illuminated, three-dimensional creations that literally light up your life! The kit includes flexible yet durable interlocking plastic tiles and a string of LED lights that you can piece together to make animals, decorations, or your own custom creations. Each set includes an illustrated manual with easy, step-by-step instructions for multiple designs, but the building possibilities are nearly limitless using your imagination. Creatto is available in 3 fun sizes: mini, medi, and maxi. Kids can choose to build: Moonlight Elephant Safari, Magical Moose & Forest Friends, Starlight Kitty & Cutie Crew, Shimmer Shark & Ocean Pals, and Sparkle Unicorn & Friends.
Stick-O Construction 26 Piece Magnetic Building Set
From Magformers, Stick-O encourages toddlers to explore tactile learning through hands-on magnetic play. Each Stick-O shape contains magnets that rotate so toddlers creations always stick together for a frustration-free play experience. Stick-O’s unique 3D shapes contain a magnet pocket, designed so the magnet can find the right magnetic direction to stick to every time. Stick-O magnets are completely encased inside BPA-free, ABS plastic to ensure children’s safety. Discover the joy of playtime with rainbow-colored magnetic shapes including, 4 Spheres, 4 Sticks, 1 Long Stick, 1 Cone, 1 Half Sphere, and 15 magnetic accessories including construction wheels, wings, crane arms, and more.
Bicycle® Standard Index Playing Cards
We absolutely love Bicycle playing cards! They are great quality and have a wonderful look and feel. We bring these deck out whenever we need cards for a game. I have shared about them previously here on the blog. So you can read my full review here.
Do you remember learning your first card game? How about winning at an old-fashioned game of solitaire? Or that holiday tradition of Gin Rummy after dinner? Since 1885, Bicycle playing cards have been a part of household gaming. Known for its quality and rich heritage, Bicycle® playing cards have been bringing people together for generations. Every Bicycle® playing card deck is specially crafted so that you can trust Bicycle® cards performance, hand after hand. Great for all card games. Great for all players.
Thames & Kosmos Solar-Powered Rovers
Want to build fun solar-powered vehicles and devices that move using electricity generated directly from sunlight? With this kit, you can construct five motorized models. Build three types of solar cars, a solar fan, and a solar robot model. Conduct science experiments with each model to learn about gear ratios, solar cells, and more. The ultralight materials, including strong bamboo rods, make your models speedy and durable. A modular gearing system lets you test out three different gear ratios. Experiment with a solar cell, electric motor, gears, and ultralight materials. Build five different solar-powered models. Learn about how solar cells work and about the energy from the sun.
Thames & Kosmos Glow-in-The-Dark Science Lab
We have so much fun with our Glow-in-The-Dark Science Lab! All of the boys were excited with their chalk and using the tools that are included in the kit. They had so much fun learning about light and using the UV flashlight.
Conduct fun and illuminating experiments with glowing substances and neon pigments! Cast your own glowing neon sidewalk chalk in fun shapes like stars, crystals, and frogs. Make flowers that glow in the dark. Mix up a glowing solution to make your own glow sticks. Observe your glowing creations under a UV flashlight (a blacklight). Learn about light, phosphorescence, and glowing materials. Includes two glowing pigments, UV flashlight, glow-in-the-dark star stickers, plaster for chalk, and tools and instructions. The box doubles as a blacklight showcase.
