New Products

We’ve been busy adding to our collection of “toys and games that make you think.” Here is a description of our new products. You will really have to try them!

Think-ets Genius

Want a little more challenge than Think-ets original? Think-ets Genius gives kids a more advanced level of play, both in storytelling and in word games. Packaged in a colorful tin, it has 11 new games and 15 new miniature items from around the world, including an airplane, arrowhead, tomato, compass and goblet. Great for creative storytelling and more advanced word games. Use the trinkets to tell a “Surprise Story,” a “Time Warp Story” or an “Interrupted Story.” Or use them to play “Name That Word,” “Ghost,” or “Killer Mouse.” Ages 8 and up. MSRP: $15.99

Key Attributes:

• Has more challenging games than our Think-ets original
• Good for a little older kid
• Cool colorful tin, great for camping and other travels
• Slightly larger trinkets

Think-ets Deluxe Pack

For kids who want more trinkets for “bigger stories” and “bigger fun” we created the Think-ets Deluxe Pack. It comes with 30 tiny trinkets (includes trinkets from red and green color Think-ets pouches), a larger mesh carrying pouch, and a clear storage tray with individual cavities for each of the trinkets—a perfect nesting place for these special miniatures. Think-ets Deluxe Pack is a great gift idea for kids that might love a larger collection and a more substantial gift than Think-ets original. And, they will definitely be telling “larger” stories and using “larger imaginations” if you get this for them! Ages 8 and up. MSRP: $19.99

Key Attributes:

• Twice as many trinkets as our Think-ets original = bigger gift
• Larger carrying pouch and a cool tray for the trinkets to nest in
• More trinkets means more fun and more diverse stories
• Great way to start a collection

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Think-ets Teacher Edition

Need a great bag of tricks when working with kids? The Teacher Edition is designed for teachers, therapists, trainers and home-school parents. It includes the same items as the Think-ets Deluxe but has the added value of an extensive Activity Book written by and for regular classroom teachers, ESL teachers, speech therapists, social workers and team trainers. The Teacher Edition is an excellent tool for almost any teacher or therapist who wants to really connect with kids using “manipulatives” that engage kids’ tactile desires. Teachers can use them as writing prompts, for language warm-ups, memory games, community builders and more. Ages 8 and up. MSRP: $24.99

Key Attributes:

• For teachers, speech therapists, social workers, and team trainers
• Comes with a 12 page Activity Book with lots of activities
• Great for home-school parents
• Teaches writing, grammar, parts of speech, social-emotional development, and critical thinking

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StoryPlay Card Set (available September 2010)

Our newest game, called StoryPlay Cards, is an amazing deck of storytelling and playing cards that will delight, inspire and intrigue kids of all ages. The card deck has 90 beautifully illustrated cards along with a carrying pouch, a rulebook and a guidebook.

Imagine telling stories and playing cards with a deck that has 11 different categories (or suits): People, Animals, Elements, Power, Love, Journey, Skills, Creations, Nature, Food and Symbols. The cards are made up of symbolic images from around the world (e.g., Knight, Swan, Earth, Sword, Ring, Tunnel, Shadow, Rainbow, Sea, Chocolate, and Pyramid). And, each card comes with its own short summary and a meaningful question to ponder (listed in the guidebook).

You can use these cards to tell stories and engage your creative imagination. You can use them to play card games like Spoons, Poker, Sets, Concentration, Battle, and more. Or, you can use them to engage in thoughtful conversation by choosing the card or cards you are attracted to and talking about what they mean to you. Ages 8 and up. MSRP: $19.99

Key Attributes:

• A card deck “for the right side of your brain”
• Good for almost all ages (though many games are for 8 and up)
• Kids really love the illustrations
• Great for bringing a little meaning into family conversations

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The Insight Story™ Card Set (available September 2010)

The Insight Story™ Card Set takes the StoryPlay Cards to a deeper level and uses the beautifully illustrated cards for personal exploration and insight. This card set comes with a 272 page guidebook which includes richly written and well researched descriptions of the symbolism and spiritual wisdom of each card, ending with a comment or question for you to ponder. The Insight Story Card Set is designed for older kids and adults who want more depth than what the StoryPlay Cards offer. MSRP: $24.99

“The card set is beautiful, thoughtful and makes you think about our world. The images are a great way to remember the things in your life you are grateful for and some things to aspire to.”
—Angela L., Overland Park, KS

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