Kidtivities At The Learning Tree!
May 29, 2009
Kids will have a great summer with Kidtivities here at our Learning Tree stores!
Kidtivities at The Learning Tree will keep your kids active and creative all summer long!
Toddlers Say ‘Whee!’ with Wheely Bugs
May 20, 2009
What’s it take to turn a bug really cute and into a unique riding toy? Why, some wheels, of course!
Wheels have been added to some well-known bug friends, like ladybugs and bees , to turn them into low-to-the-ground riding toys that move in every direction, just with the direction of a little boy or girl’s feet.
The bug’s body, or the seat of non-compressible foam, is padded with sponge for a comfortable ride and the tough covering resists stains and spills. The cover can easily be wiped clean. We also love that Wheely Bugs are entirely non-toxic and that the base is made from renewable plantation poplar.
The Feelers on the Wheely Bugs are made from stainless steel springs. Polyester rope inside resists pull out and supports the spring from being kinked.
Who would have thought that something so cute could help develop gross motor skills and balance? Way to go, bugs (and kids)! Perfect for use on smooth surfaces, these are some bugs you’ll love to have inside!
Kid’s Flea Market June 27th at Corinth!
May 14, 2009
COME ONE, COME ALL!
It’s the First Annual
Learning Tree Corinth Square
Kid’s Flea Market!
On June 27th from 10am to 1pm , The Learning Tree is sponsoring (and marketing!) a flea market for your kids to re-sell their gently used toys, books and games. And what kid doesn’t have toys they haven’t out-grown or just gotten tired of?
The Learning Tree will provide a space for children to sell their used items at whatever price they decide. We will market the event to make sure that other kids looking to buy quality toys at a discount, will know what’s happening when.
Best of all? The cost per booth is only $5!
Here’s what you get for $5:
- One booth (approx. 8′ x 8′ of space)
- A $5 ticket you can apply as a $5 coupon on any item in The Learning Tree on that Saturday.
- A chance to get rid of all the unused toys, games and books in your house that are way too good to throw away.
- Your child gets the opportunity to run his or her own business for a few hours. From set-up to sale, they will have a great experience merchandising, selling, making change, make new friends, AND possibly learn how to negotiate and bargain.
- Your child will have extra money to spend on themselves, for a charity, or save for a rainy day.
Details:
- SIGN UP EARLY, SHOW UP EARLY! Call us to sign-up or if you have Questions: (913) 385-1234
- Space is limited. "Booths" will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday morning.
- Set-up time starts at 9am. Bring your own tables, chairs and blankets – everything you need to display and sell your items.
- All items must be clearly priced.
- All items must be in good condition and complete.
- Bring cash box with lots of small bills and change to make a sale.
- Bring water, hats, sunscreen, etc. to keep your kids and you comfortable from set-up to tear-down.
- After the flea market, any items not sold will be donated to a local children’s charity.
Note: The Learning Tree is the facilitator of the flea market and not responsible for any of the individual transactions taking place, nor the quality of the merchandise being sold.
The Learning Tree Flea Market
Corinth Square Store
4004 West 83rd St
Prairie Village KS 66208
June 27 10am to 1pm
Set-up 9am to 10am
Cost: $5 for 1 booth
Any Questions? Email Us!
Rush Hour Makes Gridlock Fun!
May 8, 2009
Rush Hour is a deceptively simple strategy game you play all by yourself.
It’s just you and all those cars and trucks you have to move out of your way!
BEEP BEEP!
Everybody at The Learning Tree LOVES this game, especially this author. I’m not ashamed to say it…I’m hooked on Rush Hour.
This game has a huge variety of puzzles – and most importantly – puzzle difficulty levels. If you’re new at it, there are beginner puzzles. Once you get the hang of it, you can move up to intermediate, advanced and then the super tricky challenge level…EXPERT.
That makes Rush Hour great for all ages. 8 years and up is the game makers recommendation. If you have a precocious 7 year-old, they’ll be sure to love it too.
They also make a Rush Hour Jr. for ages 6 to 8 so be sure to check it out also.
Rush Hour includes:
- a traffic grid game board
- 15 plastic cars and trucks
- 1 red escape car
- a set of 40 mind challenge cards offering 4 skill levels from Beginner to Expert
- Game-Go Storage bag
All you do is choose a card from the deck, set up the traffic board to match the illustration on the card, and start sliding your cars along the grid to get your red car out of the mess!
Rush Hour even comes with a storage bag, you can throw in a backpack or suitcase to play Rush Hour in the car, at grandma’s, the park - or mom and dad can take it to the coffee house to play over a cup o’ joe.
Rush Hour was voted one of the Top 25 Toys of the Past 25 years and we’re not surprised. It hours and hours of mind-expanding fun.
AND, it’s The Learning Tree Toy of The Week!
