Boogie Board: a high tech/low tech homework helper

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The Boogie Board is an LCD eWriter which acts like paper & pencil but has the capacity to store and transfer files electronically.  One potential application for students, is using the Boogie Board for note taking. Research suggests handwritten notes are more beneficial for processing conceptual knowledge than typing on a laptop (Abstract ). The eWriter may also benefit students who employ it as a scratch pad, to check their spelling or complete math computations.

Christmas shopping? See which toys could damage your child's hearing.

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Noise induced hearing loss can result from a single exposure to a very loud sound or prolonged exposure to moderately loud sounds.  Two dozen popular toys were tested to see if they made the grade.  Toys that could damage your child's hearing | UC Irvine Health | Orange County, CA

How and Why to Encourage Pretend Play

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The Land of Make Believe: How and Why to Encourage Pretend Play

Cubelets: Toy with a wow factor