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September/October 2009 Issue #189

MapleWave™ by Jonti-Craft Jonti-Craft, Inc. is pleased to introduce the new MapleWave™ brand of furniture. This new offering features a maple laminate surface with matching thermofused edgebanding - it looks like wood, but is tough like laminate. MapleWave™ products are available in the most popular early learning designs from storage units to lockers and pick-a-book stands to classroom tables.

YogaBuddies Bedtime Stories DVD by Ellison Leading yogafor-kids company creates 'YogaBuddies Bedtime Stories' DVD to help teach children how to settle down for a restful sleep at the end of their day. YogaBuddies has inspired thousands of children to be healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and socially since 2004 through a fun and unique yoga curriculum that has been taught in schools, summer camps, corporate day care centers and yoga studios.

Germy Wormy Germ Smart for Kids A new resource for the classroom is Germy Wormy Germ Smart for Kids, the only product on the market to teach all of the latest CDC hygiene guidelines to kids as young as 2. Pop in the fun, kid-friendly Sesame Street-style DVD where they learn how to avoid getting and spreading colds and flu viruses. Slide the Germy Wormy Disposable Sleeve over the child's elbow, giving them a fun place to aim their coughs and sneezes at. Voila! Healthy hygiene habits learned in a snap.

Bite Fixer™ by Coastal Solutions Bite Fixer™ is scientifically proven to immediately and completely stop the pain and itching of bites and stings from bugs. Bite Fixer™ also relieves itching caused by poison ivy, oak and sumac. It contains the maximum amount of Lidocaine allowed without a prescription and the product is safe for use for children 2 years of age and older.

July/August 2009 Issue #188

Green Thumb Potting Shed by BigToys, Inc. BigToys, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment based in Olympia, WA, has launched "BigToys Naturals," a collection of outdoor play activities and structures for the early childhood market serving children aged six months to five years. These products can be combined with landscaping elements to create a natural outdoor playscape that connects children to nature through play. The Naturals product line (like all of BigToys other products) is available in wood or recycled steel and recycled plastic.

Up Down and All Around Program by Ellison Up Down and All Around is a creative movement and exercise DVD focused on fun and fitness. Utilizing the elements of movement, the DVD entertains as kids and adults are motivated to get physically fit through movement games, silly exercises and challenges. This movement program is unique because it was designed specifically to be utilized by early childhood educators and parents. Up Down and All Around provides accessible movement activities for all types of movers, regardless of ability or experience.

Habitat Puzzles by Environments Invite children 3-8 years old to explore the world of nature! Puzzles shown are from a series of sturdy wooden Habitat Puzzles - all teeming with an abundance of plants and animals. Each 9" x 12" puzzle frame has a built-in corner clue to help children get started. Puzzles include a laminated thematic activity card with "Fast Facts" for teachers to share with children. 9-11 pieces.

Bright Baby Kits by HighReach Learning Baby's first year is an exciting time with lots of exploration and discovery. Research shows experiences that involve sensory and motor investigations and engage infants in social interactions build brain connections. Brighten your interactions with baby using the HighReach Learning Bright Baby Kit. Each multisensory kit actively engages and stimulates infants through social interactions and incorporates American Sign Language and baby yoga.

May/June 2009 Issue #187

The Condo Crib by L.A. Baby A metal EVACUATION "window" crib features a non-breakable clear-view acrylic panelsecured in each headboard. Big casters and "shopping cart" handle bar design make for easy manuverability. This crib is very durable with dual fixed sided crib, without a drop side feature, for extra safety as well as increased lateral rigidity. For more information on where to find a distributer near you contact: [email protected] or call (800) 584-3094

RollModel Die Cutting Machine by Ellison The newest Ellison shape-cutter, the RollModel Machine, empowers educators everywhere to teach more effectively through proven visual, tactile and kinesthetic learning methods. Teachers can use the RollModel to create powerful combinations of reinforcing visuals and hands-on applications to help address important curriculum and standards. Students will love how subjects come to life as fun, interactive challenges.

Foam Scooters by Fun and Function How Fun! Safe for gliding indoors and outdoors, these high density foam "scooter boards" are so comfortable that kids play and exercise longer and build their confidence in a variety of positions and activities. Strengthens the upper and lower extremities and improves balance, posture, and coordination.

Fairy Kit by imaginechildhood.com A great alternative to the traditional dollhouse, this Fairy Garden Kit provides a wonderful backdrop for hours of imaginative play. Kids will love to plant their own special garden and watch it grow! Comes with all the tools and furniture you need to make an enchanted oasis in any room of the house.

March/April 2009 Issue #186

Circuit Play Beginnings by BCI Burke Playground equipment designed to focus on the use of all muscle groups for children ages 2 - 5 to develop balance, hand-eye coordination and basic upper and lower body strength. The events are designed at ground level reducing the risk of injury-causing falls and are a great complement to physical activity programs in early childhood settings.	Calacastle by Calafant A walk-in cardboard castle for children to climb in, crawl in, play in and decorate it inside and out. This castle is beautiful, sturdy and offers so much room for play and even storage and secret compartments in the towers. It is easy to fold away for storage and better yet, it is RECYCLABLE!
Reflecting Cube by Jonti-Craft The Reflecting Cube is Jonti-Craft's newest addition to its lineup of early learning furniture. With mirrors on top, bottom and the sides, children gain an interesting perspective of self awareness. The mirrors are made from super-safe acrylic and are distortion free. It makes for a pretty fun hiding spot as well.	Giant Tree Cookies by Dimensions When children use Tree Cookies, they can engage in imaginative pretend play, build towers, examine the tree circles to see how old the tree was, or work on elaborate collaborative projects. These work well in a "Messy Materials Area" and are designed to decompose over time so children can observe this natural process.