Win A Fun, Educational Game from "Learning is an Art"
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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11.18.07 at 2:57 pm
Brit comments:
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
11.18.07 at 7:13 pm
Naomi comments:
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!
11.18.07 at 7:36 pm
paula h comments:
Constellation: The Space Race Game looks like something my kids wouldlove to play.
11.18.07 at 7:43 pm
Kirsten comments:
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.
11.18.07 at 7:59 pm
barb comments:
the big block atlas looks perfect for my boy. so cool.
11.18.07 at 9:16 pm
Brooke Lorren comments:
What cool games!
11.18.07 at 11:30 pm
Amanda comments:
my 2 year old would like the ABC Zoo and my 5 year old would love the LipSyncTM
please enter us thanks
11.19.07 at 12:20 am
Adena comments:
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.
11.19.07 at 1:32 am
JewelsHud comments:
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
11.19.07 at 3:10 am
NannaBee comments:
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
11.19.07 at 5:20 am
Wendy comments:
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!
11.19.07 at 8:32 am
Ron Miller comments:
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…
11.19.07 at 2:50 pm
lusciousnis comments:
Hail to the chief! I love teaching my son about the process of democracy & this looks like fun for the whole family.
11.19.07 at 7:53 pm
Andrea comments:
While Jaber Jot is definitely the game I’m most interested in, Constellation: The Space Race Game looks awesome, too!
http://momtothefey.blogspot.com
11.19.07 at 8:09 pm
Alexia comments:
I think ABC Zoo looks like something my son would like!
11.19.07 at 11:58 pm
lace comments:
Making words snap would be something my niece would be interested in.
11.20.07 at 1:51 am
ellinghouse comments:
we love the abc zoo over here….perfect for my 3 year old. thanks for a great contest!
11.20.07 at 2:10 am
Tanja comments:
Constellation: The Space Race Game
11.20.07 at 5:13 am
Christine comments:
Anatomix looks fun!
11.20.07 at 2:26 pm
Jason and Caryn comments:
Lip Sync looks like so much fun!
11.20.07 at 5:38 pm
Sarah comments:
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
11.20.07 at 9:07 pm
Bebemiqui comments:
I like Constellation: The Space Race Game
11.20.07 at 11:48 pm
Melissa Markham comments:
All the games look great and we love games in our house! Constellation and Chemistry Blast also look like great games!
11.21.07 at 12:45 am
jennifer57 comments:
would love to win
11.21.07 at 3:32 am
Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings comments:
The Space Race game looks interesting.
blogged ya: http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/11/tuesday-edition-of-contests-galore_20.html
11.21.07 at 9:57 am
Manna comments:
I think my littlest would really love that Knights of the Castle one!
11.21.07 at 5:37 pm
hopingtowin comments:
I like the lip sync game the best.
11.21.07 at 7:21 pm
Jen comments:
What great games!!!!! My daughter would really love the alphabet exercise!!!
11.22.07 at 12:31 am
sara comments:
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
11.22.07 at 4:17 am
Columbia Thorndale comments:
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
11.22.07 at 2:54 pm
kamewh comments:
Word Chase! looks like a great game to teach my child to read!
11.22.07 at 3:08 pm
sarah comments:
ABC Zoo
11.22.07 at 4:54 pm
Doreen comments:
The Atlas Adventures looks great and also the Lip Sync one looks nice also. They all look wonderful!
11.24.07 at 3:33 am
Audra Marie comments:
The Atlas Adventures and Anatomix look fun - actually a lot of them look great. :0
11.24.07 at 10:01 pm
Columbia Thorndale comments:
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
11.25.07 at 12:25 am
Ginny comments:
There are some great games on that site, I am bookmarking it! My first pick is Constellation: The Space Race Game.
11.25.07 at 9:05 am
blueviolet comments:
I really like the Egyptians game!
11.25.07 at 2:28 pm
striving... comments:
We love board games. an these are great because you learn something as you go. thanks for the cahcne.
11.26.07 at 1:21 am
Richelle comments:
ABC Zoo would be great for my son.
11.26.07 at 2:14 am
Andrea comments:
The ABC Zoo game sounds great for us right now!
11.26.07 at 2:34 am
Jessica comments:
We would love ABC Zoo for our 2 year old!
11.26.07 at 3:35 am
cpom comments:
Constellation: The Space Race Game looks great!
11.26.07 at 1:17 pm
CrystalGB comments:
Knights of the Castle looks fun.
11.26.07 at 4:00 pm
Shannon comments:
My daughter would love ABC Zoo!
11.26.07 at 10:32 pm
Tamara comments:
The Egyptians looks like an awesome game - thanks for the chance.
11.26.07 at 11:18 pm
ChristiS comments:
Wow, my boys would love several of these games! Thanks for sharing!
11.27.07 at 2:54 am
Stacey Moore comments:
ABC ZOO!!
Thanks!!
11.27.07 at 4:06 am
Amanda comments:
My neice would love the Great Word Race game! Another great giveaway… Thanks!!
amandaacurtis@tx.rr.com
11.27.07 at 4:23 am
The Saunders Family comments:
i like the abc zoo
11.27.07 at 5:39 am
Julie D comments:
My kids love games. I love games that help them learn. Great compromise!
11.27.07 at 5:41 am
Julie D comments:
My boy is all about vehicles: planes, trains, automobiles, he’s not picky!
11.27.07 at 6:09 am
clallen1971 comments:
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.
11.27.07 at 2:17 pm
Babystepper comments:
Several of these games look like fun.
11.27.07 at 6:34 pm
Saph comments:
This would be great!
11.28.07 at 6:37 am
Lib comments:
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
11.28.07 at 5:03 pm
Ryan and Vanessa comments:
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.
11.28.07 at 10:14 pm
marshwins comments:
Think my grandson would love the The Great Word Race, not to mention it’s educational! count me in for a chance please!!!
11.29.07 at 6:23 am
deelong comments:
Interesting games, I had no idea about. LOVING THE Universe, the Constellation: The Space Race Game I think looks fun.
11.29.07 at 7:17 pm
Emily Cummings comments:
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.
11.29.07 at 8:14 pm
Rebecca comments:
cool
11.29.07 at 9:45 pm
Tricia comments:
Atlas Adventures looks like fun!
mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
11.30.07 at 12:44 pm
justsuec comments:
My grandson would love this.
11.30.07 at 4:37 pm
Christina comments:
Anatomix and JabberJot (favorite!)and the Atlas game.
11.30.07 at 4:47 pm
Jason comments:
What a nice giveaway !! Thanks !!!
11.30.07 at 8:49 pm
Anonymous comments:
These games look just right for my kids.
11.30.07 at 11:10 pm
frannie comments:
I like the alphabet exercise video.
I posted a link on my blog