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Today is the first day of our annual Home for the Holidays week! Welcome to what will be a fun five days of giveaways, charity spotlights, and helpful holiday link round-ups from around the web.
I love HearthSong’s tagline–toys you’ll feel good about giving.
The company specializes in toys that encourage kids’ creativity and imagination–qualities desperately needed at this time of year–when we’re often bombarded with ads for tacky gizmos that seem enticing, but often don’t last very long.
HearthSong began in 1983, when founder Barbara Kane was struggling to find appropriate toys for her own children. I love her perspective:
“Earlier is not necessarily better. It’s important that children learn basic skills, but at the right developmental age. Most of all, children need time for creative, imaginative play. In fact, it is through play that children learn most readily.”
Continue reading to find out more about the two toys being offered to a lucky winner today!
Illuminated Earth Globe
I plan to give this globe to my geography-buff son Elijah–he’s into all things world-related at the moment!
I wasn’t sure what an illuminated globe would be like, but the light inside makes it easy to notice features that often get missed–like details in relief and the boundaries of countries.
The base of the globe is made of thick plastic, and appears extremely sturdy. I think it will hold up well to the not-so-delicate usage of my typical seven-year-old boy.
Laser Pegs Light Set
My daughter Trishna loves everything related to electricity and light bulbs, and she is going to flip with joy upon opening this laser pegs light up building set on Christmas Day.
The set includes 72 pieces your child can use to build whatever his or her heart desires–with directions included to create a tractor, dune buggy, or a mini bug.
I had a good time experimenting with the laser pegs myself–amazing fun! After constructing, your child can use the enclosed battery pack (requires 3 AA batteries) and cord to light up their creation.
One Simple Homeschool reader will win this laser peg building set and an illuminated globe from HearthSong!
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My only daughter Anna would love these!
My daughter Jessica loves to build things an I think she will love the light up pegs and I think the globe will be enjoyed by both my children.
What a great giveaway! My geography loving 7 y/o and special needs sweetie would love these 😀
Both of these would be awesome for my son Lucas!
My soon to be 4 year old son would love these! And my husband is going to be teaching a world geography class for our homeschool co-op starting in January!
My own children will love that globe. We are globe trekkers now and they need a little perspective on our location. 🙂 And my nephew would love those laser pegs!
Wow I do not know who would love this the most me or my son 😉
Both my sons would love this. My youngest will be turning six next month and is severely disabled, having been born with only half his brain. But he loves lights, and thus this whole season, and would get a kick over watching my older son play and handle one of these, which I know he would enjoy–
My oldest would love the globe. And all 3 would like the laser pegs light set. Thanks!
My 5 year old is obsessed with maps and globes at the moment. It looks amazing!
my daughter eliana and son malachi
My kids would like it all — the globe for my daughter and the light-up pegs for my little boy.
I love giving beautiful gifts and both of these fit that bill!
These would be great! Hope I win.
My girls would love these!
my daughter would love this as she loves studying about Geography!
Thank you for this opportunity to win!
They look like a lot of fun and a great way to make learning a little more fun!
My two boys are nuts over geography and science and would be in heaven.
My five year old would adore this!
Saw those laser pegs in the store the other day, and my kids thought they were awesome there! Love the light up globe as well!
My sweet girl would love each.
My girls would like both, and of course they’ll share. Madison would especially like the globe, and Emma would love the light pegs
All of them!!
My girls are still young enough that they enjoy sharing for the most part. I can see ALL three of my girls getting enjoyment from these neat prizes. Not to mention Mom and Dad!!!! We would LOVE to win this!