Animalogic
Animalogic | Educational Toys and Games
This Christmas I had the most difficult time finding a gift for my 5-year old daughter. When I thought about what she and her younger sister played with the most, it was toss-up between the couch cushions and baby wipes. Strange, I know. They do, of course, enjoy an occasional play-dough session. And, every once in a while, they even push their baby dolls around in a stroller. But everyday, household items are the consistent theme. They play games with napkins, boxes, porch furniture, and straws. Hide-and-seek is a daily event. So, what do I buy them for Christmas? What is an appropriate gift? I wasn’t brave enough to wrap up an empty box. I wanted an educational toy or game. I wanted something that was brain-building, fun, non-electronic, and affordable. For my 5-year old, I came across Animalogic. It is a “game” that you play against yourself (which is perfect for my daughter, who tends to focus more on winning than enjoying a game). The concept is to help animals cross a river—but, actually it is a series of logic puzzles. It really stretches her brain. There are puzzles at all different levels (including ones I have yet to be able to solve), so she will be able to “play” for many years. So far, it is a winner—she loves it. I can also see myself using it with my high-school math students. I love the versatility. Good luck finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones! Happy New Year to all!
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