News

2010 

June 28:
AWARD!  Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript
"MEDIA OF THE YEAR" award from Creative Child Magazine in the "Classroom Educational DVD for Kids" category!

May 17:  
AWARD! Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript
Winner of Dr. Toy's "Best Vacation Products" (Educational Skills Builder).
Our "Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript" was selected by renown childhood specialist Stevanne, Auerbach, Ph.D and her product review team as one of the best children's products to use over vacation to help children "do better in school!"
Click here for Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products Guide

May 12-14:
THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE MAGAZINE (Homeschool) EXPO - Come visit our on-line "vendor booth"!  Good source for educators who homeschool!

April 20:  
NEW PRODUCT!  
Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript dvd released to provide visual modeling support for students learning slanted printing programs such as D'Nealian® or McDougal, Littell®. (Approx. Running Time: 90 minutes)  Includes spelling games, drawing breaks and over 100 spelling words.  Teaches both upper and lowercase letters.
MSRP:  $24.99 (Recommended Ages:  5 - 7, K - 1)

March 2010:  
PARENTING MAGAZINE
Steps4Kids teams up with TipsnTrends for promotion in Parenting Magazine.



2009                                    

September 2009:  
BOOKLIST Review (Steps4Kids to Write Their ABCs)
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Review  (Steps4Kids to Write Cursive)     
      
March 2009:  
EDUCATION EXPO in Dallas, TX



March 2009:  
UPDATED PRODUCT RELEASE
2nd Edition of Steps4Kids to Write Their ABCs DVD released - Updated version includes submenus to enable teachers, parents, OTs and students to access each letter directly for customized, targeted practices.



2008
 

AWARDS!  
Steps4Kids to Write Cursive DVD earns: 
The Toy ManTM Seal of Approval, 
5 Star Award of Excellence and the top award: "Editor's Choice"! (
Click here for full review); 
    Winner "Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2008",
Parent's Choice Approved Award
CreativeChild Magazine "Preferred Choice" Award

Pitt Law Magazine (Fall 2008) "Parting Shot" Section, p. 40
                                               
July 2008:
NEW PRODUCT!  Steps4Kids to Write Cursive (DVD) is launched for home and school use to teach "modern" cursive (can be used with programs such as D'Nealian).  Demonstrates both upper and lowercase letters, includes fun Look2Write games, tips on inclusion activities, pencil grip, posture and much more!  Even includes special track to teach when and how to connect upper and lowercase letters to help students with the writing of words.
   
February 8, 2008: 
"Child's disabilities lead Carlsbad mom to start DVD business" North County Times, by Kathryn Gillick, Business Section, page D-1

February 2008: 
Steps4Kids featured in the  
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Newsletter

February 2008:
Steps4Kids featured on 
About.com
Parenting Special Needs 
Guide:  Terri Mauro (Special-Needs Business Profile)

January 27, 2008
"Writing Their Own Ticket," by Wendy Vurik, T
he San Diego Union-Tribune (North County Section, p. 4)

January 27, 2008:
Front page feature: Today's Local News - Bus. (A12)

AWARD:
 
The Toy ManTM 2008 Product Guide

Endorsement:  Kids First! (Double Star) (National Coalition for Quality Children's Media)


 2007

AWARD NEWS:  Steps4Kids to Write Their ABCs dvd named:  "
DVD of the Year'" (Creative Child Magazine)

Press Release (10/29/10) 
Steps4Kids Handwriting DVD wins Top Honors


AWARD NEWS:  
Dr. Toy and The Toy Man™ select Steps4Kids to Write Their ABCs dvd for top honors

AWARD NEWS:  
Steps4Kids to Write Their ABCs dvd named one of the "10 Best Audio Visual Products" for 2007 (Dr. Toy)
(Press Release from Dr. Toy announcing "Best Products" winners)