December 15,
2006
Learning
Resources Offers Holiday Gift Givers Tips for Selecting Educational Toys
Educational toys are a great option for holiday gift-givers, but
selecting the right educational toy isn’t always an easy task. The education
experts at Learning Resources offer some general guidelines for selecting
appropriate learning toys.
November 9,
2006
Learning Resources
Offers Tips for Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are an annual fall ritual and one of
the best ways for parents to get involved in their child’s education. The
educational experts at Learning Resources, a leading manufacturer of hands-on
educational products and toys for homes and classrooms, offers tips to parents
for making the most of parent-teacher conferences.
October 17, 2006
Learning
Resources, Inc. Completes Educational Insights Acquisition
Strengthens market leadership in “hands-on”
educational products and toys
Learning Resources, Inc., a leading manufacturer of hands-on
educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home, announced
today it completed its acquisition of Educational Insights, a leading designer,
developer, and marketer of innovative learning products dedicated to teaching
children the fundamentals of geography, math, reading, science, and other
subjects. Educational Insights will continue to maintain its headquarters in
Rancho Dominguez, Calif. and will operate as an independent business unit of
Learning Resources.
June 26, 2006
Learning
Resources, Inc. Acquires Safe-T Products, Inc. and Extra Measures, Inc. -
Expands Leadership in Manipulative-Based Classroom Products
Learning Resources, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative,
hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home,
announced today its acquisition of Safe-T Products, Inc. and Extra Measures,
Inc., manufacturers of hands-on learning products and tools for teaching math,
art and science.
June 6, 2006
Learning
Resources® Introduces Reading Rods® Fluency & Comprehension Kits
New
kits take manipulative-based approach to enhancing fluency and
comprehension
Learning Resources®, a leading manufacturer of hands-on
educational products and teacher resources, announces the availability of its
new Reading Rods® Fluency & Comprehension Reading Kits, which are designed
to build and reinforce students’ fluency and comprehension skills through
engaging hands-on, standards-based activities.
May 22, 2006
Learning
Resources® Introduces Radius™ Audio Learning System
Combines
Interactive CD Technology with Advanced Card-reading Capabilities
Learning Resources® announces the launch of the
Radius™ Audio Learning System, an innovative, content-rich
teaching platform that combines digital CD technology with advanced card-reading
capabilities.
May 1, 2006
Learning
Resources® Introduces Step-by-Step Handbooks for Teaching with Math
Manipulatives
Grade-leveled Lessons are Aligned with NCTM
Standards
National and state standards mandate or recommend the use of
manipulatives in teaching mathematics, and Learning Resources®
launches a series entitled, “Hands-On Standards: Photo-Illustrated Lessons for
Teaching with Math Manipulatives,” to assist teachers in easily integrating
manipulatives into their math curriculum and meeting standards.
April 30, 2006
Learning
Resources® Unveils Expanded Spanish Literacy at Reading Association
Conference
Helps
to meet growing need for Spanish literacy products
Learning Resources
showcases its Spanish literacy line at the 2006 International Reading
Association Conference.
April 5, 2006
Learning Resources
Helps Promote Nutrition Education with New Products
--Food
Pyramid Pocket Chart and Pretend & Play Healthy Snacks Among
Introductions
To help schools address rising childhood obesity and comply with
a new federal law requiring schools to establish wellness policies, Learning
Resources® introduces several new products that provide hands-on nutrition
education for elementary school children.
February 21, 2006
Learning
Resources® Helps Future Meteorologists Learn About the Weather
--Introduces
Several Weather-related Educational Products for Children
Learning Resources® introduces an array of products to help these
young meteorologists better understand the weather.
February 9, 2006
Growth in
Educational Toy Market Spurs Learning Resources® Toy Fair Introductions
Higher
educational standards and parental aspirations spark market growth
Learning Resources showcases its expanding array of educational
toys and products at 2006 American International Toy Fair.
February 9, 2006
Learning
Resources® Unveils Expanded Spanish Language Toy Line at Toy Fair
Helps
to meet growing need for Spanish language educational toys
Learning Resources showcases its expanded Spanish language toy
line at the 2006 American International Toy Fair.
January 19, 2006
Learning
Resources® Showcases Hands-on Products for English Language Learners at Phoenix
Bilingual Conference
Highlights
interactive literacy products specifically designed for native Spanish-speakers
Learning Resources booth highlights at the National Association
for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference.
