Steps4Kids News
2011
DECEMBER:
PRESS: CreativeChild Magazine announces our Steps4Kids to Multiply DVD as "DVD of the Year" in its 2011 Holiday Toy Guide Issue (p. 70).
SEPTEMBER:
PRESS: The Homeschool Magazine Review: "... Steps4Kids to Multiply is an effective tool that facilitates memorization and recall of the multiplication facts. I recommend it for any child who is learning the facts or struggling to recall them quickly." Click here for full review.
AUGUST:
Press Release: "Top Videos For Students" by Booklist includes Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript (8/23/11)
PRESS: Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript listed in BookList's "Top Videos for Students" (August 2011)
REVIEW: The Old Schoolhouse Magazine: Steps4Kids to Write Cursive is a wonderful DVD that demonstrates and explains each upper and lowercase letter in the alphabet. It also explains the rules of cursive and how to connect the letters. It is a great way to teach cursive to a visual learner. This is how my students operate best -- by watching and listening. There is some fun to be had here too. There is a break every little bit with a collage of pictures that reminds me of the "I Spy" games. The student has a limited time to list all the items he or she sees that start with the letters just previously learned. (Click here for full review)
PRESS: School Library Journal Review - (Star Review! 
) - "... an excellent addition to instruction, practice and reinforcement at home and at school." (For full review click here).
) - "... an excellent addition to instruction, practice and reinforcement at home and at school." (For full review click here).
JULY
PRESS: Featured in CreativePlay Retailer as a "What's Hot" product (p. 12).
JUNE:
AWARD: Steps4Kids multiplication DVD earns "DVD of the YEAR" award and a "Seal of Excellence" from Creative Child Magazine. Click here for full press release.
MAY:
Press Release: Steps4Kids to Multiply DVD given "ALL STAR" (3 Star) endorsement by the KIDS FIRST! Coalition for Quality Children's Media
APRIL:
PRESS: 4/27/11: The Balancing Act featured the Steps4Kids DVDs in a segment discussing educational supports (shown on the LIfetime Channel).
ENDORSEMENT: The Coalition for Quality Children's Media (KIDS FIRST!) endorses our Steps4Kids to Multiply DVD!
MARCH:
NEW PRODUCT: "Steps4Kids to Multiply" DVD released publicly! With approximately 80 minutes of instructional support to help children learn their "times table" using numbers through 12. Teaches multiplication properties, introduces double digit by single digit multiplication and more! Classroom friendly narration and engaging non-cartoon animated visuals help reinforce memorization.
Steps4Kids interview filmed for The Balancing Act as part of its "Parent Teacher" corner airing on Lifetime Television April 27, 2011 and May 11, 2011 (7 am - 8 am).
2010
December:
AWARD: "Media of the Year" (Classroom DVDs category) is awarded to the Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript DVD by Creative Child Magazine (p. 65). Featured in Creative Child Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide.
PRESS: NBC San Diego: Feature segment on NBC/San Diego News discusses how co-founder Lucile Lynch helped to co-create Steps4Kids. Lynch is an award winning education advocate who ensures that products are designed to reach typical children as well as those with individual educational needs.
September:
PRESS: Featured in "Educational Dealer" Magazine (Modern Manuscript DVD) "Excellent penmanship support for homes and schools" (p. 79).
August:
PRESS: Booklist Magazine Review (Modern Manuscript DVD)
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This excellent “instructional handwriting” program shows kids how to write “modern manuscript” letters. This style helps youngsters transition to cursive letters. After a brief introduction to pencil grip and posture, the program (divided into upper- and lowercase letters) groups letters according to “stroke similarities.” Pleasing voice-over narration uses simple words when offering directions. Viewers observe a hand holding a marker on manuscript paper before listening to a suggestion to first observe and then copy the writing motion. The narrator reads the sound of the letter while two words featuring the respective letter flash onscreen and are spelled out aloud. These sight words are used in games sprinkled throughout that reinforce lessons and offer variety. Other clever activities include drawing letters that morph into such objects as animals, flowers, and insects through the addition of circles, lines, and other designs. Fun and instructive for both home and school use.
— Nancy McCray
AWARD! The Toy Man® also selected our product for the Editor's Choice award! The Toy Man® has approved our Steps4Kids to Write Modern Manuscript DVD for inclusion in the Toy Man Product Guide.
SEAL OF APPROVAL: Our product passed the Toy Man® standards for safety and quality earning the Toy Man® Seal of Approval.
May:
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
2009
THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE MAGAZINE (Homeschool) EXPO - Come visit our on-line "vendor booth"! Good source for educators who homeschool!
April:
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:
MSRP: $24.99 (Recommended Ages: 5 - 7, K - 1)
March:
PARENTING MAGAZINE
Steps4Kids teams up with TipsnTrends for promotion in Parenting Magazine.
Steps4Kids teams up with TipsnTrends for promotion in Parenting Magazine.
2009
September:
BOOKLIST Review (Steps4Kids to Write Their ABCs)
EDUCATION EXPO in Dallas, TX
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.