As a homeschooling mom I am always on the lookout for great new learning tools for my children. There are some important criteria that these tools must meet; they must grab my children's attention, they must be fun, they must have a true learning capacity, and they must hold up to my children's often tough love.
You can imagine how thrilled I was when I was recently approached to review a great new product, Alphabeasts!! Alphabeasts are brightly colored, fun, learning friends that create an environment where my children want to learn. When we received our box of Alphabeasts, my children immediately claimed them as their own and began creating the most amazing stories and games using their new friends.
These sweet friends traveled to the moon, went on a train ride and helped my kiddos dig a hole to China in our backyard. Not only that, but my children independently created games using their new Alphabeast friends including one where they had to come up with words that started with the letter on their belly as fast as possible. Whoever got the most words won- sounds like learning fun to me!!
As far as I am concerned, Alphabeasts have been a great addition to our family and have brought fun and education into my children's lives in a new and different way. Our only problem- now my children want ALL of the Alphabeast collection!! I can see these new friends being with us for a long time to come.
About Alphabeasts:
Who are the Alphabeasts?
The Alphabeasts are super-friendly characters that possess special powers. These incredible powers help the beasts work together to solve any problem on their exciting adventures. Always doing what is right, the Alphabeasts are giving and courteous, and they love to watch out for each other.
Why do the Alphabeasts have letters on their bodies?
These adventurous guys and girls have a letter of the alphabet right on their body that comes in handy when given a problem to solve or a duty to accomplish. No task is too small for the clan, and with the help of their most magical power…the ability to come together and spell words with their letters…they can get out of any jam or overcome any obstacle!
Where do the Alphabeasts live?
Not only do the Alphabeasts watch over each other, but they also keep a watchful eye on their home, Alphaland. Alphaland is a far away place that’s full of wonderment. Flowing blue rivers, green plants, tall trees, vast mountains, dewy meadows and a bright shining yellow sun are just some of Alphaland’s appeal. There’s one particular, massive tree in the center of Alphaland that stands high above the rest; a gigantic, strong and healthy tree that towers over the land. Little huts inside this tree are where our 26 beasts emerge from in the morning to start their day, and where they rest their heads at night after their adventures.
What do the Alphabeasts do?
Each day the Alphabeasts rise and shine to a new day, and set out on an adventurous journey that leads them through different parts of their homeland. Exploring nature and all the interesting places Alphaland has to offer, the beasts could be in search of food, a new place to play or teaching the sites and sounds they see and hear around Alphaland to the younger beasts in the family. And if they come across a problem to solve, then they jump to action with their special powers!
Each Alphabeast has a unique gift. Some are strong. Some are swimmers. Some can soar. Some are speedy. And each duty or problem that they encounter and need to solve calls for a different solution, so it’s very important that the Alphabeasts work together as a team not only with their special abilities, but also by coming together to spell words with their letters. Whenever they spell a word, the word comes true!
Does spelling words help the Alphabeasts solve problems?
Want an example of how the Alphabeasts can work together? Well, one sunny day Juno was taking a stroll down a winding road with Pogey and Ubatoo. Up the path they saw Moochi sitting on a rock looking unhappy. Moochi had been out searching for food earlier that day and came across a small stream cutting across the path that he was afraid to cross. When the other three Alphabeasts arrived and saw the problem, they quickly came together to spell the word J-U-M-P! And once they all lined up to spell the word, they magically jumped over the little stream and helped Moochi back on track! So you see, by working together, the Alphabeasts can accomplish anything.
Are YOU ready to play and learn with the Alphabeasts, too?
Learning is fun, and an important way of our life. And no one understands that better than the Alphabeasts. Coming together to spell words and solve problems is all in a days work for these little creatures. But there’s always room for another helper like you!
The Alphabeasts website includes great information and learning ideas for parents as well as interactive learning games for children.
Want to know more about Alphabeasts, connect with them on Facebook or check out their great blog!!
Buy It:
Alphabeasts are available for purchase on their website or find them in a local store. Be sure to go pick out one of these fun, furry guys for the little ones in your life.
Win It:
The great guys behind Alphabeasts have generously donated one Alphabeast of your choice to one of our lucky readers. To Enter:
Mandatory Entry:
1. "Like" One House Schoolroom on Facebook.
2. Go Visit the Alphabeasts website and let us know which furry friend you would choose if you won!!
Additional Entries:
2. "Like" Alphabeasts on Facebook.
The Details:
Giveaway will close Friday, July 22, 2011 at midnight.
Giveaway is open to US shipping addresses only.
Winner will be announced on this blog and sent an email.
Winner has 48 hours to respond to email or a different winner will be chosen.
We love your comments and you can feel free to leave them below, but you must fill out the giveaway form in order to be entered in the giveaway.
We love your comments and you can feel free to leave them below, but you must fill out the giveaway form in order to be entered in the giveaway.
Good Luck!!
I was provided a selection of Alphabeasts to assist in this review. The opinions here are mine alone.
