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Macaroni Kid Reviews Manipulatives by Eureka

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By Sponsored Content & Natalia Castro July 26, 2015
Between teaching Spanish to preschoolers, finding activities for my own preschooler and helping my elementary schooler with homework I am always on the lookout for creative, fun and interesting ways to engage their learning. I am excited to share Manipulatives by Eureka, a Macaroni Kid sponsor, with you! Manipulatives are an excellent learning tool.

 I received 7 products to review. My kids enjoyed them all and I have many uses for these products; both in the classroom and at home. 

You can find all these fabulous products and more on the Eureka Website or in store at Lakeshore Learning Store 1243 W Warm Springs Rd, Henderson 89014


Tub of Connecting Spelling Tiles ($11.99) 
My son's favorite feature of these tiles was the interlocking connector. It makes matching letters to pictures similar to putting together a puzzle. They can also be used to differentiate upper and lower case letters and reinforce sound recognition. 
  • 156 Piece Learning Set
  • Practice Spelling and Reinforce reading skills
  • Includes an instruction/activity sheet
  • Features upper and lower case letters with illustrations
  • Comes in a plastic tub for easy storage         Spelling Tiles   
Tub of Number Tiles ($10.99)
This tub is great for various ages and skill levels. My son is obsessed with counting and adding. My daughter is on the tail end of learning division and can always use a refresher on math facts. Math is especially difficult for some students because it is usually taught in an abstract way. These tiles let the child work with the numbers and symbols to bring the problems into their hands. 
  • 175 Piece Learning Set
  • Early learners use for counting practice and number recognition
  • Older children can practice problem solving skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)
  • Features numbers 0-9 plus mathematical symbols
  • Comes in plastic tub for easy storage
Counting Bears with Cups by Eureka   ($8.99)
The Counting Bears are my personal favorite because of the versatility. There are so many lessons to be taught with these bears! My son opened this product first and first sorted by color then lined up all the bears by color. After that he counted the bears by color and then as a whole. This product has the potential for years of learning. 
  • Includes 50 plastic bears, 10 of each in 5 colors
  • Includes 5 plastic cups that match the bear colors
  • Ideal for practicing counting, sorting, and matching
  • Cute bears and bright colors make learning fun
  • Eureka best seller!     CountingBears
Learning Clock by Eureka ($4.99)
The Learning Clock is a complete set for telling time, it includes a clock, activity book and reward stickers. This makes a great gift (I'm thinking ahead - stocking stuffer) and is great for travel because of the compact size. I slipped it in my purse and pulled it out when we were waiting at an appointment. 
  • Helps kids have fun while learning to tell time
  • Includes colorful 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" plastic clock
  • Includes 16 page activity booklet
  • Includes 1 sheet of reward stickers  photo
Money Tray Clamshell by Eureka ($7.29)
My 3 year old has been asking for a money tray for a while now. He was so happy to see this money tray. It is perfect for practicing how to handle money and doubles for cash in pretend play!
  • Includes dollars and coins
  • Helps teach practical life skill of money exchange
  • Practice counting and making change
  • Pretend Play to practice these skills
  • Interactive learning!        MoneyTray
Matching Interlocking Puzzle by Eureka ($4.49)
These puzzles are great for preschoolers and early readers. Each piece has a picture and the matching word. Little learners use problem solving to match the pictures that go together. 
  • Includes 12 interlocking puzzles in a clear storage pouch
  • Helps teach matching and picture and word identification
  • Fun design engages children in learning  photo
Lace and Learn Safari Animals by Eureka ($3.99)
I remember getting these as a kid but they didn't look as fun as these safari animals. This product is awesome for developing fine motor skills which is an essential prewriting skill. Once your child gets the hang of threading it is a great activity for "quiet time" or while waiting at a restaurant. 
  • Includes 5 colorful animal shapes and two 24" laces
  • Promotes muscle strength in hands and fingers
  • Kids will love the popular safari animal designs   

A product that is fun and educational is always a win for me, having 7 products that are interesting and promote learning is even better! You can find more ideas and products on Eureka's Pinterest page and connect with them on Facebook