droolicious : Memory

Keep precious memories in The New Baby's Baby Journal

Lisa Estall — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:37:00 GMT

I dig the cover of this memory book. The New Baby's Baby Journal is inspired by the popular series Urban Babies Wear Black. Inside you'll find places to put your most treasured photos and jot down important milestones in baby's first year. There are memory pockets too!

Since I have friends that are expecting, may buy this for one of them!

It's $17.95 at Psycho Baby.

7 Days of Educational Toys: Original Memory Game

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:57:00 GMT

OK, call it my own nostaglia, but I still dig Hasbro’s Original Memory Game even though you can get Dora, Spider-Man, Sponge Bob, Disney ... and who knows how many other versions.

Need a refresher? Memory is a card game that can be played solo or with multiple players. Find matching pairs of picture cards and at the end of the game, the player with the most matching pairs wins. The game practices those same brain muscles as when you ask, “Where is your other shoe?” No promises, but I like to think that extended play will help kids figure out the answer.

Available at Hasbro.com for $6.99. For ages 3-6.

Tune Out, Turn On with Think-ets

Sarah Verdone — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:30:00 GMT

Think-ets is a small mesh bag of 15 charms (each pack is slightly different) makes for kid-driven, open-ended play. No batteries, no bells and whistles. My 7 year-old likes to play a memory game where she lays out all the pieces – a jingle bell, a tiny broom, a book, a jingle bell, a dolphin, etc. – then takes a few away, and I have to guess which ones are missing. Sounds simple, but I am shockingly bad at this. Kids can also play storytelling games, test their memories, and just fiddle with the little pieces. 10 game ideas included. Of course, you can add your own odds 'n ends to make things even more interesting. Just the thing to take when we embark on a 19-hour plane ride next week. $12.99.

Natural Meadow Memory Game

chrisjordan — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:31:00 GMT

Beautifully crafted memory game is a delight to look at as well as play. Ten ladybugs sit upon five pair of matching pictures. Object of the game is to find the pairs by remembering the turns of the previous players.

Four interchangeable wooden picture boards for paying the game over and over again. For ages 2 and up.

Available at Willow Tree Toys for $42.95

Test Your Memory Ability with Cool, Funky Patterns

Carmen — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:06:00 GMT

The idea of matching shapes together is not a new one - it's been around for years. Children learn about perception and experience visual development; necessary skills for life. Many versions of The Matching Game exist, and most of them are pretty commercial - featuring Disney or Nickelodeon Characters and the like. They do get the job done, but they aren't so easy on the eyes. How many different "Doras" can you look at, anyway?

The Muistipeli Matching Game, is a vertiable visual feast, with wild colors and patterns. One of the great benefits of The Matching Game is that adults and kids play on the same level - with no advantage given to the adult. Made of laminated cardboard, this $23 game is one that your child will want to play again and again, and one you can look at repeatedly and not grow weary of seeing.