Seven Random Playtime Facts
July 6, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies
Okay, so, Maricar tagged me on June 13th, and I’m finally getting around to keeping up my end of the deal (less than a month later—woohoo!). Basically, it’s a Seven Random Facts About Me kinda thing. I figure I’ll do my best to relate it to playtime.
1. I used to hate to play outside as a kid. Hated it. Would always prefer to be in my room reading a book.
2. If my mom did kick me out, my friends and I would play Barbie for hours. My friend had the inflatable furniture, …read more
80’s Video Games in a Joystick!
December 30, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies, Nostalgia Toys, Video Games for Kids, Video Games for Teens
Look at these fun video games! I had no idea when I first saw these that several games are included with the joystick. You can just plug them into the TV and play! What a fun way to share some of your favorite “oldie” video games with your kids without trying to track down the Atari 2600 that might still be in your parents’ basement.
I wrote a bit more about it here at The 80’s Club. I’ve gotta add these to my wish list!
V. Smile TV Learning System
September 28, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Board Games and Other Games For Kids, Computer Games for Kids, Educational Stuff
My daughter’s new friend introduced her to the V.Smile TV Learning System made by VTech. She loved it!
I think this was her first experience with a video game, or at least the type that requires a joystick. Up to this point, I think her only experience has been on-line games at PBS and CBeebies. Certainly, it was a much more high-tech experience than my Atari 2600 of the 80’s!
She loved the Dora and Scooby-Doo games. I’m thinking her brother would get a kick out of The Wiggles and Bob the Builder games. We may have …read more
