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Win A Fun, Educational Game from "Learning is an Art"

Posted by Mamanista on Nov 18, 2007 | 67 Comments

Mama Luxe and I get a lot of press releases advertising new products, but occasionally one company will really stand out from the rest. Learning is an Art is an innovative toy seller that makes wholesome, high-quality educational toys and games.

Plus, Learning is An Art uses ALL of its profits to support charitable causes. They’ve already donated $50,000 this year to Physicians for Peace, which sends doctors to Africa to train local pediatricians. This holiday season, they will be working with Toys for Tots, providing customers with the opportunity to purchase products for Toys for Toys through http://www.learningisanart.com that will be shipped directly to Toys for Tots. And for every game you donate, Learning is An Art will donate 20% of the retail price to Toys for Tots.

You can check out the wide variety of products for kids of all ages at http://www.learningisanart.com. Through my volunteer work, I had the chance to test out Jabber Jot and Hail to the Chief with middle school aged kids. I highly recommend both games.

JabberJot ($30) was a big hit with the kids. This game is recommended for ages 10-adult. To play, you pick three pictures from the deck of cards and several different words. Then, you race against the timer to jot out a story based on the pictures and words you picked. When the time is up, you’ll win the challenge if the jabber (the player judging) likes your story the best. This game was a lot of fun since the stories inspired were funny and quite wacky (similar to playing Mad Libs). Even better, you could decide to play this game without picking winners and losers. Since I was playing with a group of kids of varied abilities, I just complimented each of them on the strengths of their stories. I think this game is a great way to develop creative writing skills and to teach kids new vocabulary words.

Hail to the Chief ($30) is also recommended for ages 10+. This game would be ideal for children who love social studies and history. Players start the game by answering questions on presidents and the Constitution. Once they answer enough questions correctly, they become a “candidate for President” and hit the campaign trail, moving from state-to-state and answering questions on US history and geography. Each correct answer wins them electoral votes. The winner is the person to make it to Washington, D.C. first with enough electoral votes. This game teaches how the election process works and encourages a love of history and geography.

Learning is An Art is offering a special discount to Mamanista readers if you purchase before 12/31/07. To purchase any of their great games at 10% off, go to http://jennifer.learningisanart.com and select “mamanista” from the “fundraiser” drop-down menu. Learning is An Art will apply a 10% refund to your credit card.

If you love these products, you can earn them for free by hosting a Learning is An Art party. These are similar to the traditional Tupperware parties your mom may have thrown when you were growing up– except you and your friends’ kids get to play games! If you sell $100 worth of games at your party, you’ll get $10. Sell $150 and get $20. You can get more details on how to throw a party at http://www.learningisanart.com/host.

As part of Mamanista’s 12 Days of Giveaways., one lucky reader will win her choice of either: JabberJot (ages 10 through adult), The Great Word Race (one of Parenting Magazine’s best toys of the year for ages 5-8), Hail to the Chief (ages 10 through adult), Number Hunt (ages 4 and up), or the Explorer Kit (ages 6 and up). This contest is open to U.S. residents only.

To enter for a chance to win, you must complete both of these steps:

Click here to find out how to share the fun. You only have to share the 12 Days of Giveaways once to be able to enter any or all of the twelve contests. You do not need to be a blogger to play!
Check out Learning Is An Art’s great selection of educational games and leave a comment on this post telling us which game (besides JabberJot and Hail to the Chief) is your favorite. Remember to leave a URL or e-mail in the “Your Web Page” field or leave a comment with a nickname and then let us know. Complete both steps by Thursday, November 30, at 11:59 PM EST and you’ll be entered for your chance to win!

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Brit said:

I know my son would love the ABC Zoo and my nephews would love the Eygptians or Atlas Adventures. Looks like a ton of fun

#1 Nov 18, 2007 at 2:57 pm

Naomi said:

I love the Me By Me kit, not sure if you would consider it a game, though. The African Dance for Children and Science on a Nature Walk kits also look fantastic.

The ABC Zoo is probably most age-appropriate for my kids. Or Number Hunt!

#2 Nov 18, 2007 at 7:13 pm

paula h said:

Constellation: The Space Race Game looks like something my kids wouldlove to play.

#3 Nov 18, 2007 at 7:36 pm

Kirsten said:

I will have to stick with the prize given away as my favorite. JabberJot. It is the perfect game for my daughter and she would like it best.

#4 Nov 18, 2007 at 7:43 pm

barb said:

the big block atlas looks perfect for my boy. so cool.

#5 Nov 18, 2007 at 7:59 pm

Brooke Lorren said:

What cool games!

#6 Nov 18, 2007 at 9:16 pm

Amanda said:

my 2 year old would like the ABC Zoo and my 5 year old would love the LipSyncTM

please enter us thanks

#7 Nov 18, 2007 at 11:30 pm

Adena said:

First I gotta say Hail to the Cheif has been on my to buy list for quite some time!! But other than that being my favorite, the Big Block World Atlas looks pretty amazing.

#8 Nov 19, 2007 at 12:20 am

JewelsHud said:

I would definitely say the ABC Zoo – that looks great for my son. Thanks for the giveaway, I’d love to win.

julieahudson[at]hotmail[.]com

#9 Nov 19, 2007 at 1:32 am

NannaBee said:

the abc zoo! but any game wit 5-6 year olds in mind is great with me right now! billy loves learning games! happy holidays and thanks again for all the great contest!

got the button up..
http://www.myspace.com/nannabee_goes_frugal

#10 Nov 19, 2007 at 3:10 am

Wendy said:

The ABC Zoo looks just right for my young son, and Constellation: The Space Race Game looks like something my older girls would have a blast playing. Great games!

#11 Nov 19, 2007 at 5:20 am

Ron Miller said:

Presidents & U.S. Government (Audio CD & Book)
… had thought my 10 year old was sufficient in his knowledge of the presidents, until the name nixon came up this weekend, he pulled me aside and asked who Nixon was…

#12 Nov 19, 2007 at 8:32 am

lusciousnis said:

Hail to the chief! I love teaching my son about the process of democracy & this looks like fun for the whole family.

#13 Nov 19, 2007 at 2:50 pm

Andrea said:

While Jaber Jot is definitely the game I’m most interested in, Constellation: The Space Race Game looks awesome, too!

http://momtothefey.blogspot.com

#14 Nov 19, 2007 at 7:53 pm

Alexia said:

I think ABC Zoo looks like something my son would like!

#15 Nov 19, 2007 at 8:09 pm

lace said:

Making words snap would be something my niece would be interested in.

#16 Nov 19, 2007 at 11:58 pm

ellinghouse said:

we love the abc zoo over here….perfect for my 3 year old. thanks for a great contest!

#17 Nov 20, 2007 at 1:51 am

Tanja said:

Constellation: The Space Race Game

#18 Nov 20, 2007 at 2:10 am

Christine said:

Anatomix looks fun!

#19 Nov 20, 2007 at 5:13 am

Jason and Caryn said:

Lip Sync looks like so much fun!

#20 Nov 20, 2007 at 2:26 pm

Sarah said:

I love the Jabberjot~
but since I can’t pick that one, the great word race sounds fun, too~

http://sassyfrazz.blogspot.com/2007/11/oo12-days-of-giveawaysoo.html

#21 Nov 20, 2007 at 5:38 pm

Bebemiqui said:

I like Constellation: The Space Race Game

#22 Nov 20, 2007 at 9:07 pm

Melissa Markham said:

All the games look great and we love games in our house! Constellation and Chemistry Blast also look like great games!

#23 Nov 20, 2007 at 11:48 pm

jennifer57 said:

would love to win :)

#24 Nov 21, 2007 at 12:45 am

Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings said:

The Space Race game looks interesting.

blogged ya: http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/11/tuesday-edition-of-contests-galore_20.html

#25 Nov 21, 2007 at 3:32 am

Manna said:

I think my littlest would really love that Knights of the Castle one!

#26 Nov 21, 2007 at 9:57 am

hopingtowin said:

I like the lip sync game the best.

#27 Nov 21, 2007 at 5:37 pm

Jen said:

What great games!!!!! My daughter would really love the alphabet exercise!!!

#28 Nov 21, 2007 at 7:21 pm

sara said:

I think I like The Great Word Race the best…And if Parent’s magazine says it’s one of the best, that’s gotta mean something! Anything educational and fun is GREAT in my book! Thanks for the great chance to win!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

#29 Nov 22, 2007 at 12:31 am

Columbia Thorndale said:

I have never seen anything like this A game which has cultural back ground to it. I want I need African Dance for Children Kit. I think it is a great fun way of exposing young ones to other cultures or your own

COLUMBIA THORNDALE

columbiathorndale@yahoo.ca

#30 Nov 22, 2007 at 4:17 am

kamewh said:

Word Chase! looks like a great game to teach my child to read!

#31 Nov 22, 2007 at 2:54 pm

sarah said:

ABC Zoo

#32 Nov 22, 2007 at 3:08 pm

Doreen said:

The Atlas Adventures looks great and also the Lip Sync one looks nice also. They all look wonderful!

#33 Nov 22, 2007 at 4:54 pm

Audra Marie said:

The Atlas Adventures and Anatomix look fun – actually a lot of them look great. :0

#34 Nov 24, 2007 at 3:33 am

Columbia Thorndale said:

COLUMBIA THORNDALE

columbiathorndale@yahoo.ca

#35 Nov 24, 2007 at 10:01 pm

Ginny said:

There are some great games on that site, I am bookmarking it! My first pick is Constellation: The Space Race Game.

#36 Nov 25, 2007 at 12:25 am

blueviolet said:

I really like the Egyptians game!

#37 Nov 25, 2007 at 9:05 am

striving... said:

We love board games. an these are great because you learn something as you go. thanks for the cahcne.

#38 Nov 25, 2007 at 2:28 pm

Richelle said:

ABC Zoo would be great for my son.

#39 Nov 26, 2007 at 1:21 am

Andrea said:

The ABC Zoo game sounds great for us right now! :)

#40 Nov 26, 2007 at 2:14 am

Jessica said:

We would love ABC Zoo for our 2 year old!

#41 Nov 26, 2007 at 2:34 am

cpom said:

Constellation: The Space Race Game looks great!

#42 Nov 26, 2007 at 3:35 am

CrystalGB said:

Knights of the Castle looks fun.

#43 Nov 26, 2007 at 1:17 pm

Shannon said:

My daughter would love ABC Zoo!

#44 Nov 26, 2007 at 4:00 pm

Tamara said:

The Egyptians looks like an awesome game – thanks for the chance.

#45 Nov 26, 2007 at 10:32 pm

ChristiS said:

Wow, my boys would love several of these games! Thanks for sharing!

#46 Nov 26, 2007 at 11:18 pm

Stacey Moore said:

ABC ZOO!!
Thanks!!

#47 Nov 27, 2007 at 2:54 am

Amanda said:

My neice would love the Great Word Race game! Another great giveaway… Thanks!!

amandaacurtis@tx.rr.com

#48 Nov 27, 2007 at 4:06 am

The Saunders Family said:

i like the abc zoo

#49 Nov 27, 2007 at 4:23 am

Julie D said:

My kids love games. I love games that help them learn. Great compromise!

#50 Nov 27, 2007 at 5:39 am

Julie D said:

My boy is all about vehicles: planes, trains, automobiles, he’s not picky!

#51 Nov 27, 2007 at 5:41 am

clallen1971 said:

The ABC Zoo would be my choice from the site for my 3 year old. My oldest son would love the games from your giveaway though. Thank you for the contest.

#52 Nov 27, 2007 at 6:09 am

Babystepper said:

Several of these games look like fun.

#53 Nov 27, 2007 at 2:17 pm

Saph said:

This would be great!

#54 Nov 27, 2007 at 6:34 pm

Lib said:

My son has Apraxia of Speech. I think the LipSync would be a great therapeutic tool for him!

I happily have your button in my sidebar.

Thanks for the chance and good luck to everyone participating!

Lib
notmuchmorethanthis [at] gmail [dot] com

#55 Nov 28, 2007 at 6:37 am

Ryan and Vanessa said:

ABC Zoo – most definitely. He would also like the Wooden Shapes Tumbler. We have something similar (though not as nice) and we have races to see who’s object will make it to the bottom first. Great site for many years to come.

#56 Nov 28, 2007 at 5:03 pm

marshwins said:

Think my grandson would love the The Great Word Race, not to mention it’s educational! count me in for a chance please!!!

#57 Nov 28, 2007 at 10:14 pm

deelong said:

Interesting games, I had no idea about. LOVING THE Universe, the Constellation: The Space Race Game I think looks fun.

#58 Nov 29, 2007 at 6:23 am

Emily Cummings said:

I love the early learning sticker activity book. I loved activity books when I was a kid and I know my son will love them too.

#59 Nov 29, 2007 at 7:17 pm

Rebecca said:

cool