![]() Giant PolydronBring out the builder in all your students! These large, easy-to-attach shapes are designed for little hands. Ages 2 and up, prices start at $99 for a set. Polydron UK Ltd., www.polydron.com. Subscribe to the Polydron e-newsletter.
![]() Magnetic PolydronThis set's design possibilities are endless! The brightly colored squares and triangles are held together by magnets. Ages 2 and up, prices start at $50 for a set. Polydron UK Ltd., www.polydron.com. Subscribe to the Polydron e-newsletter. 24-Count Jumbo Beeswax CrayonsWith their rich, vibrant colors, these crayons are made to create student masterpieces. Ages 3 and up, $9.99. Faber-Castell USA, (800) 311-8684, www.greatartstartshere.com.
![]() Super Sorting PieThis fruit-filled pie helps teach early number skills and will have students coming back for more! Ages 3–6, $27.99. Learning Resources, (800) 333-8281, www.LearningResources.com. Get manipulative-based math activities! Tag BagsLearning activities set to familiar tunes help preschoolers develop early math skills. PreK, $74.95. Get Set for School/Handwriting Without Tears, hwtears.com. Download samples!
![]() Lids 'n LizardsPractice articulation, categorizing, describing, and auditory and visual memory skills with this magnetic photo vocabulary game. Preschool–grade 5, $39.95. Super Duper Publications, (800) 277-8737, sdpubs.com/ra8ee. Handy handout: "Building Vocabulary Using Homonyms." Student Critical Thinking Wheel, Level 6–12Offer students quick and easy access to critical-thinking questioning stems based on Bloom's Taxonomy. Grades 6–12, $49.95 for 25 wheels. Mentoring Minds, (800) 585-5258, www.mentoringminds.com/learning.
![]() Classroom Jeopardy!What looks and plays just like the TV quiz show—including audio, still image, and video clues—but uses your educational content? It's Classroom Jeopardy! Ages 6–14, $499.99. Educational Insights, (888) 800-7893, www.EducationalInsights.com. Download games for Classroom Jeopardy! Drugged & Distorted GameShow kids how drugs severely limit the ability to do basic tasks. The game's goggles and motion-restriction hands distort perception and coordination. Grades 6 and up, $269.50. Health Edco; (800) 299-3366, extension 295; www.HealthEdco.com.
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