Electric Circuits KitBook Reviews
Parents and teachers weigh in on the benefits of the KitBook
The Electric Circuits KitBook, a new advance in hands-on science teaching/learning, went on the market in November 2007. Since then, numerous reviewers have used it, or observed their children and/or students using it, to learn the basics of electric circuits. Some have posted their comments about the KitBook on-line. We thought we'd make it easy on you by gathering the on-line links here in one place. Enjoy!
The Curriculum Choice
"My children learned A LOT from this KitBook! Even more importantly, though, my children had fun. They loved every minute of their time spent completing the lessons and still ask to “play” with it." -- Cindy West
continue reading: http://thecurriculumchoice.com/2009/11/electric-kitbook/
The Good Stuff Guide
"Best of the Best" -- Heidi Farmer
continue reading: http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/best-of-the-best/
"If you are looking for ways to inspire your budding scientist, take a good look." -- Heidi Farmer
continue reading: http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/kitbookadorablesamazing/
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
"This KitBook is amazing!" -- Stephanie Ruby
continue reading: http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/2962.php
Sonya Haskins
"This is the best packaged science curriculum for fourth to sixth graders that I've ever seen and I would highly recommend it to teachers in any educational environment." -- Sonya Haskins
continue reading: http://www.sonyahaskins.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84:kitbooks&catid=47:curriculum&Itemid=13
"Calling all Kinethetic learners! Here's a product that offers hands-on fun as well as thoughtful instruction... This kit would make a wonderful Christmas or birthday gift." -- Cindy Downes
continue reading: http://www.oklahomahomeschool.com/newsletters/Sept08NL.html
"By using this book [my son] was actually excited about his lessons, he didn’t drag his feet to learn like he usually does. He dove right in and used this KitBook for over 3 hours." -- Jennifer, twitter @jentifa
continue reading: http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=1936
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Home School Enrichment
"Ed Basconi’s and David Jones’ philosophy of hands-on, minds-engaged education is clearly evident in their Electric Circuits KitBook. By including everything you need for this course in basic electricity, all in one easy-to-handle book/case, nothing is left to chance." -- Frank Lewis
continue reading: http://homeschoolenrichment.com/community/pub9990180907532.cgi?itemid=9990310861006
"Along with the book came an amazing, self-contained kit that had all the materials needed for every experiment. My children LOVE hands-on experiments, and this is one area where I fall short... For a busy mama, this book was a true blessing." -- Malia Russell, twitter @MaliaMR
continue reading: http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/01/22/review-kit-book-electric-circuits/
Homeschool Examiner
"The KitBook's great plus is that the wires, clips and switches that come with the kit are all clearly visible (Snap Circuits embeds all wires and clips in plastic, so kids are really just moving plastic oblongs around a board). Working with real wires, batteries and switches is a little tougher for small hands, but the experience is, in my opinion, much more educational." -- Lisa Jo Rudy, twitter @lisajorudy
continue reading: http://www.examiner.com/x-2007-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Handson-homeschooling---tools-for-building-electric-circuits
Choosy Homeschooler
"The patented format of KitBooks puts the educational content, hands-on materials, and laboratory all at the student's fingertips."
continue reading: http://www.choosyhomeschooler.com/Product.action?details=&_sourcePage=%2FWEB-INF%2Fviews%2Fproduct%2Fsearch.jsp&id=926
Mom Reviews
"KitBooks are terrific for teachers to use in classrooms and for homeschooling parents as well. Kids can use them as part of lessons or just for fun. They include everything needed including batteries and are safety tested. There are other “toy” science kits available, but this is the real deal based on my experience with other types of home kits." -- Elizabeth Edwards, twitter @Table4Five
continue reading: http://momreviews.net/2009/04/13/electric-circuits-kitbook/
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