Crocodile Hop Floor Game Review (& Giveaway Ends 6/30)

ABOUT:

Learning Resources has been a leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms and home use for more than 25 years now. They are a trusted company by parents and educators for their high quality, award winning educational products. From ages preschool through middle school there are over 1300 products to choose from.

Crocodile Hop Floor Game

Cross the river by hopping from number to color to shape!

Engages even reluctant learners with colorful, versatile super-size floor mat design
Reinforces a range of early learning skills: color and shape recognition, numbers and counting (1-10), problem solving and gross motor
Helps children practice following simple directions
Offers opportunities for children to play alone, in small groups or with the whole class
Supports NCTM Standards
Includes 2 inflatable cubes (5″), 40 animal game markers, Activity Guide and vinyl floor mat measuring 100″L x 30″H
Grades PreK+

MY THOUGHTS:

First off I have to say, we love this game! It is not at all like a traditional board game, and the possibilities to play are endless! Even though my oldest is 4 years old, he does not understand board games and rules (and taking turns much) at all, with Crocodile Hop he gets it! It comes with just a few pieces which I love because its less for us to loose! The vinyl mat is huge, like 6 feet or so, and so bright and busy. There are different shapes, colors and numbers on the mat, with a starting point at one end. Then you get two inflatable dice with shapes and colors on them, and a pack of 40 cards but we haven’t even used them yet. There is also an instruction book that comes with the game that has different Activities and Games to play for both home and classroom use. This game teaches so much, including shapes, colors, numbers, and animals that it is great for kids of all ages (recommended age is 3+ or PreK.)

We spread Crocodile Hop out on our living room floor and took turns rolling the dice. I would call out what the dice rolled and my boys had so much fun finding it on the mat and hopping over to it! I also plan on using this outside in the grass when we get some nice weather out here – its like a more advanced version of hopscotch! There really are not too many games that I see educational value in or my boys understand (they are 2 and 4) but Crocodile Hop is great for them as they are learning as they play! The inflatable dice is big enough for little hands to throw and not loose and it really is a kid-friendly game. I really don’t have anything bad to say or anything I’d change as I really do like this game!

BUY IT: The Crocodile Floor Game is available at http://www.learningresources.com, online retailers and specialty stores.

WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive the Crocodile Hop Floor Game.

TO ENTER: Leave a comment on another Learning Resources product you like!

Extra Entries (Only valid after you answer Main Entry above and Please leave a comment for each):
~ “Like” Learning Resources on Facebook
~ Follow Learning Resources on Twitter
~ Subscribe to Learning Resources on YouTube
~ Follow me via Google Friend Connect (bottom of site)
~ Subscribe to Mom and More
~ Follow Me on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway (You can Tweet daily! – Or hit the TWEET Button at top)
#GIVEAWAY: Win the Crocodile Floor Game! (Ages 3 and up – Love this game!) @mamasmoney (Ends 6/30) http://bit.ly/m0TqAa
~ “Like” Mom and More on Facebook
~ Share on Facebook (just click the Share button at the top of the post and leave a comment that you did!)
~ Follow me via Networked Blogs
~ Blog about this contest or send an email to friends/family and CC:mamasmoneysavers@gmail.com
~ Post my blog button on your site
~ STUMBLE or any other social network this giveaway
~ Enter any of my other giveaways or tell me how you heard about this giveaway!

Please leave me a comment for EACH entry. This contest ends June 30, 2011. Thanks everyone and good luck! Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you. Once per household/ip address please.

Mom and More Disclosure: I was sent a product to review in exchange for my honest opinion. Please see my Disclosure Policy.