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DreamBox makes learning math fun!

July 27, 2010 by Wendy S

So hard to believe that the summer is 1/2 over. There is only 42 days until school starts…but who’s counting?

For the last few weeks, Munchkin has been trying out DreamBox Learning’s Online K-3 Math program. This came at just the right time.  Munchkin’s final senior kindergarten report card came back with “exceeding expectations” for reading (she’s reading at a grade 2-3 level).  I struggled with math as a kid and I really don’t want her to either.

dreambox screenshot

It is a very neat program that adapts to each child.  First I had to set up a profile for Munchkin which included what grade she was currently in.  When she signs into the “game” it gives her different storylines that she can follow and as she progresses, the math gets more challenging.  But if she completes different problems with ease, the software progresses a bit faster.

How do I know this? 

DreamBox has a Parent Dashboard that allows BigDaddy and I to log in and see how she’s doing!  It gives a detailed report about what is is learning and those areas that she was exempted from.
 
 
As you can see, she’s already working on Grade 1 material.  Way to go, Munchkin!
 

It really doesn’t seem like learning at all

Each child gets to customize their character and then pick from one of the themes… pirates, dinosaurs, pets, or pixies.  Munchkin is currently doing the pixie story but has tried the pirates as well (all detailed in the parents dashboard).  As the child completes different math activities they are rewarded with very cute, animated graphics and they earn coins.  These coins can be used in the carnival section of the game.  The carnival games are not math related and are a nice break for the kids.  Munchkin really enjoys “playing” DreamBox.

Munchkin will only want to play for 15-20 minutes at a time which is fine because we try to limit the amount of time she spends on the computer.  Also, it’s nice for me to have her play DreamBox first, before she goes to her other sites of choice.

 
ptpa

Award-winning software

 
Recently, DreamBox won PTPA award!  Read what PTPA had to say about Dreambox.  And you can read about their other awards here.

To learn more about DreamBox, you can check out their site: http://www.dreambox.com, like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter @DreamBox_Learn.

 

Family-focused

 DreamBox has set up a math adventures blog to feature families using DreamBox:  http://www.dreambox.com/blog

And you can find them on Facebook:  2plus1: The Math Adventures of a 21st Century Family and on Twitter @2plus1family

 
 
 

We were given a 3 month DreamBox K-3 math subscription in exchange for my review.
All opinions expressed are mine (and Munchkin’s) and have not been influenced in any way.

Filed Under: giveaway closed, Products & Reviews Tagged With: Dreambox, education, reviews

loose (but happy) ends

July 8, 2010 by Wendy S

Last week my Maple Leaf Foods Safety Pledge and Mable’s Label Camp Pack giveaways ended.

Maple Leaf Foods Mabel's Labels

The winner of the Maple Leaf Foods Gift Bag is…

The winner of the Mabel’s Labels Camp Pack is….

Congratulations to you both!

And a big thank you to Maple Leaf Foods and Mabel’s Labels for sharing your great products.

Maple Leaf Foods Mabel's Labels

Filed Under: giveaway closed, Products & Reviews Tagged With: winner

mabel’s labels camp pack: not just for kids

June 26, 2010 by Wendy S

FTC Disclosure Statement: This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.


With only a few days of school left, I know that there are many kids out there who are very excited to be heading off to camp.

BigDaddy and I loved being at camp a few weeks ago!  We didn’t go to camp to swim and play games, but we still had a lot of fun.  You can read all about the amazing camp that we were at for our Volunteer Builders weekend from my post “fixing up a camp for some very special kids”

Now I’ve been to camp many times. Acutally, it was every summer from the age of 6 until 16 and then I became a camp counsellor. So I know the types of things that campers need…clothes, flashlights, boots, rain gear… I could go on (or you could read Julie Cole’s “Mama of Many’s Guide to Camp“).  But packing for this camping trip was much different.  This time our list included tool belts, power tools, cameras and camera accessories; definately not what you’d consider “camping gear.”

This year at camp we had 185 people registered to do the build.  That was the largest number of participants ever.  As much as this was exicting, it was a bit worrisome as well.  How many people would be bringing the same yellow drill?

And then the light bulb went off.   Of course….

After partcipating in the the BlogHer 2010 contest, I was given the oportunity to review their Camp Pack.  Our build weekend would put them to the test.  See it had been raining all week, so the camp was wet and muddy and these tools would be everywhere.

I labeled the drills, batteries and charger.  Our jackets and sweatshirts also got labels.  If it was going to be leaving our tent trailer, it got a label.  With 15 Sticky Labels, 8 Shoe Labels, 2 Bag Tags, 50 Tag Mates™ (but you could get 40 Iron-Ons instead), we had everything read to go.

And the labels did their job!  The drills travelled all over camp working on many projects and were safely returned to us at the end of each day.  If the labels do this well under the wet, heavy-duty conditions, they will do great when my girls are off on their first summer camp.

And you can love them too!

Mabel’s Labels wants one of my my awesome readers to have their own custom Camp Pack.

To enter, you need to comment on this post and let me know about your favorite summer camp memories.  Make sure your inlcude your email address as Mabel’s Labels will be contacting the winner directly.

Good luck and happy summer!


The contest will be open until June 30th and the winner with be drawn July 1st using random.org.
Disclaimer: mapsgirl was not paid for this post. Products received were for testing and review purposes only.
All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: giveaway closed, Products & Reviews Tagged With: Mabel’s Labels BlogHer ‘10 Contest

when you wish upon a star…

December 8, 2009 by Wendy S

We have a winner!!!

Since this is my very first giveaway, I did a photo shoot of the whole event…..

This was her winning comment:
Congratulations, Sam!!  Have fun!!!

I’ll be blogging about the December 18th performace.  I hope you do too!


If you didn’t win, you can still get in on the awesome Family Ticket offer that Mom Central and Disney on Ice have to offer!

Toronto Area families can get four tickets for $44 Monday-Friday (excluding Friday evening), and $4 off tickets for all weekend performances.

Disney On Ice presents  

Princess Classics
at the Rogers Centre
December 18th – December 27th.

has partnered with Feld Entertainment, the parent company for Disney On Ice, to provide a special family ticket package offer in select cities.

Coupon code details:

  • The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.ca and by entering the MCC code in the “MC promotion” box when purchasing tickets.
  • Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each during the week and $4 off on weekends.
  • Offer not valid on Rinkside or VIP seating.
  • Cannot be combined with other offers. Service Charges, facility and handling fees will apply. 

The Disney on Ice show has a Toronto Facebook fan page.   Head over to their page, become a fan and get a chance to win some tickets!!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central will be sending me tickets and a gift to thank me for taking the time to participate. 
I am also part of their Feld Family Activator program.

Filed Under: friends, fun, giveaway closed, momcentral

when you wish upon a star…

December 8, 2009 by Wendy S

We have a winner!!!

Since this is my very first giveaway, I did a photo shoot of the whole event…..
This was her winning comment:
Congratulations, Sam!!  Have fun!!!

I’ll be blogging about the December 18th performace.  I hope you do too!


If you didn’t win, you can still get in on the awesome Family Ticket offer that Mom Central and Disney on Ice have to offer!

Toronto Area families can get four tickets for $44 Monday-Friday (excluding Friday evening), and $4 off tickets for all weekend performances.

Disney On Ice presents  

Princess Classics
at the Rogers Centre
December 18th – December 27th.
has partnered with Feld Entertainment, the parent company for Disney On Ice, to provide a special family ticket package offer in select cities. 

Coupon code details:

  • The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.ca and by entering the MCC code in the “MC promotion” box when purchasing tickets.
  • Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each during the week and $4 off on weekends.
  • Offer not valid on Rinkside or VIP seating.
  • Cannot be combined with other offers. Service Charges, facility and handling fees will apply.
The Disney on Ice show has a Toronto Facebook fan page.   Head over to their page, become a fan and get a chance to win some tickets!!
I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central will be sending me tickets and a gift to thank me for taking the time to participate. 
I am also part of their Feld Family Activator program.

Filed Under: friends, fun, giveaway closed Tagged With: momcentral

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When not mapping, Wendy is also a mom to two daughters. They are the inspiration of this blog. Passionate about child passenger safety, Wendy was a certified Car Seat Technician in Ontario, Canada from 2008 to 2020. [Read More …]

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