Thursday, October 17, 2013

Educational Insights Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope and Activity Journal Review and Giveaway!

Educational Insights

I am now an official homeschooling mom of my 8 year old daughter and my 10 year old son.  One of the biggest challenges for me is finding toys that are not just a flash in the pan when it comes to playing with and also provide some learning.  Since we are on such a tight budget buying a gift that my child only uses a few times and then forgets about is just not an option!

Educational Insights is a company that provides high quality affordable educational toys and products for children.  Here is a little blurb from the company.

Based in Southern California, Educational Insights, is the manufacturer of playful products with serious educational value, including subject-specific classroom products, teacher resources, educational toys, and games. Our products are designed by seasoned educators and parents who know that, first and foremost, learning must be fun.

Educational Insights sent me Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope and Activity Journal to review with my two children.  I was really excited because a microscope cannot only fit into a home school science, but also most kids find them fascinating.  The minute I took the microscope out of the shipping box the kids begged me to open it so they could try it!

When we first opened it everything was nicely packaged and we took all the pieces out  and read the instructions which are short and easy.  We looked at the sample slides which are provided and have things like feather, plant, and bugs.  The kids were fascinated and we used the journal that walks you through how using higher magnification lets you see more and more details of the samples.

Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope and Activity Journal also comes with blank slides and collection tools so you an collect and examine all sorts of things.  The journal also has little easy projects that help you with ideas for science experiments.  

My kids loved this educational toy!  We had so much fun and they didn't want to stop and put it away.  They cant wait to go out and collect new samples to examine.  I like that this is a good quality kids microscope that is affordable at $39.99.  It would make a great Christmas present, or just a good resource for schooling your kids and helping them explore the world.  My kids still are begging to use it every day.

I would recommend the Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope and Activity Journal to anyone looking for a great gift idea for their kids that is educational as well as fun.

 

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The Giveaway!

 
Educational Insights has been super generous in giving one of The Thrifty Housewife's readers a  Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope and Activity Journal of their very own!  That's a $39.99 value!  Use the rafflecopter below to enter, all winning entries are verified.  Good Luck!
 
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The Thrifty Housewife was not compensated for this post, I did receive a sample product(s) for the purposes of review. This did not influence my review or my opinions. My views are 100% my own. This giveaway is not affiliated with facebook, pinterest, twitter, or any other social media website.  The winner will be chosen through the rafflecopter form which uses Random.org.  Winner will be notified by email within 48 hours of contest end.  Winner has 24 hours to respond to the  email.  Failure to respond will result in a new winner being chosen.  Open to US only.
 
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58 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Thank you for posting, I have been looking for a GOOD micro scope, we've tried some that were too hard to use or weren't built to withstand children, glad to hear this is out there, we will check it out!!

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  2. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    The Loud & Clear Headphone sounds like a good choice.

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  3. just another modest momOctober 17, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Classroom jeopardy looks really cool.

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  4. SunshineBOctober 17, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I would love to see a Digitz giveaway!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I've been looking for a micro and trying to decide on one. This would be fantastic!

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  6. MKBOctober 17, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    The classroom jeopardy looks awsome!

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  7. Marie TOctober 17, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I have been looking for a microscope and this review is incredibly helpful! Thanks!!

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  8. Marie TOctober 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    The Name That State Game looks like a great tool!

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  9. AnnaOctober 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    My future astronaut would love the MoonScope! He loves all things related to astronomy and science and would love a telescope and a microscope!

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  10. ZJaiyOctober 17, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I would love to get the Name the States Game!

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  11. ZJaiyOctober 17, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I would love to get the Name the States game.

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  12. Cassie EastmanOctober 17, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    I'd love the The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game™!

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  13. busyteacherOctober 17, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Fraction Pie Puzzle

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  14. busyteacherOctober 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Fraction Pie Puzzles

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  15. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    I would like the Spout and Grow Garden.

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  16. tarter95October 18, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    I would like the Math Shark

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  17. KaciOhioOctober 18, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    GeoSafari Mini Ant Factory and the Greenthumb classroom greenhouse. Cool stuff!
    Kaci Guis.Harrison

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  18. April YedinakOctober 18, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I would also like the Numbers Beanbags.

    april yedinak

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  19. lisagee1234October 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    http://www.educationalinsights.com/category/teachers/brand/nancy+b's+science+club/moonscope.do

    The moonscope is cool too.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I would like the Name the State Game amongst many other things.
    Friederike Graedener

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  21. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Bean Bag Toss

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  22. AmylynnOctober 18, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    The Mineral Collection looks interesting! They have several products that I would like!

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  23. katlynwomackOctober 19, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I would like to get the Rockin' Math game for my middle son.

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  24. Pauline MIlnerOctober 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I really like the Design and Drill Power Tool Workshop. They have an abundance of great products. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. Keep up the terrific blogging.

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  25. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    I also love Nancy B's Telescope.

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  26. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    i really like the see n store fraction calculator....would be great with my class i teach, thank you!

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  27. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I also love Nancy B's Telescope

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  28. Linda Meyers-GabbardOctober 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I like the GeoSafari jt. Laptop

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  29. Lynda ThomasOctober 21, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I really love the bean bag toss game. :)

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  30. Victoria NyquistOctober 21, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    My nephew would absolutely love the You're Bugging Me! Color Matching Game!

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  31. UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I like the nowhere to go strategy game.

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  32. Rusti MichaelOctober 22, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I think my son would love the Motorized Solar System.

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  33. Rusti MichaelOctober 22, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    My son would love the Motorized Solar System.

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  34. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I love the NancyB products at Educational Insights, we would love to have 5354 Nancy B’s Science Club Crime Solver Scope and Forensic Activity Journal - cause my granddaughter thinks she is a spy and this would be great for her to continue to explore

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  35. price21100October 24, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Would love to have Nancy B’s Science Club MoonScope™

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  36. Lillian A.October 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    My son would enjoy this to learn with.

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  37. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    We also homeschool and we are all about astronomy right now. We would love the Far out! Solar system mapping.

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  38. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    The Chet the Cat™ and Friends Cooking Set is so cute!

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  39. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    We certainly would love to get our hands on a GeoSafari® Omega Reflector Telescope

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  40. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 9:40 PM

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  41. 1955nurseOctober 26, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    My grandson has been wanting the GeoSafari Omega Reflector telescope for about a year now, also the Hot Dots system! Great review, thanks for the chance!

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  42. Teresa ThompsonOctober 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Nancy B’s Science Club MoonScope™ and Star Gazer's Activity Journal

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  43. UnknownOctober 27, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    My kids would love the name the states game.

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  44. UnknownOctober 29, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Name the States Game!

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  45. hhkaufman78October 29, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    I like the Nancy B Telescope!

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  46. Lauren WayneOctober 29, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    I'd love the Hydroponics Lab!

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  47. UnknownOctober 29, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I love the The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game!

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  48. UnknownOctober 30, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    I would love to get the Nancy B's Crime Solver Scope for my 6 year old grandson - he would love it!

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  49. Lala77October 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    The Sprout N Grow Greenhouse.

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  50. Kitty IecvanOctober 30, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    I'd love the Safe 'n' Easy Paper Cutter.

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  51. marlaOctober 31, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    the telescope or the greenhouse would be cool

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  52. Joy JenkinsOctober 31, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    The GreenThumb Classroom Greenhouse would be fun.

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  53. jillOctober 31, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    The geo safari telescope would be great to have.

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  54. Eric and SherylOctober 31, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    I would like a set of hot dots for quizzing my girls

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  55. Eric and SherylOctober 31, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I would love to have a set of hot dots

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  56. April MOctober 31, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    My kids would love the GeoSafari Vega 360 telescope. They love all kinds of science stuff.

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  57. matopeOctober 31, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    I'd love the jumbo math magnets for my son!

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  58. SusanKOctober 31, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    The Green Thumb classroom greenhouse would be very cool. Thanks for the great giveaways! :)

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