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Frequently Asked Questions

General

1.    Do you have a catalog available?

     Currently we have the following catalogs available:

1)      Early Childhood Catalog (infant to Gr 3)

2)      Back to School Parent/Teacher catalog

3)      Back to School Middle/Upper grades catalog

4)      Back to School Literacy catalog

-         To request a catalog simply e-mail your request to info@learninghow.com with your address indicating which catalogs you would like to receive.

2.    Can I use my Gift Certificate with online purchases?

Yes, all you have to do is mail your original Gift Certificate in to our Corporate office (the address is noted at the top of our website.) The Corporate office will issue a new Gift Certificate if a balance still remains.

3.    How long will it take to receive my online order?

     An average size order (3-5 items) placed outside of the back to school rush (Aug-Sept) should arrive within a week to 10 days. Larger orders and orders placed during back to school season may take 2-3 weeks.

4.    Can I use my Tax Exempt with my online purchase?

              Yes, when you enter your customer info you will

                       be prompted for tax exempt information as well.

Product oriented questions

1.    Do you have any products that would help improve my child’s writing/handwriting?

                The first item we would suggest is a pencil grip. It is molded in a shape that helps children learn to hold a pencil correctly. The second item we would recommend is one of our handwriting books. ELP's Handwriting Skills Simplified is a very popular series for us. Carson-Dellosa  and Rainbow Bridge also have good inexpensive skill-building books that cover this topic. In addition, we sell lined grade specific journal books for as little as 99c if you just want your child to practice. We also carry various stencils in manuscript as well as cursive including School Rite Stencils for $10.99.

2.    Do you have any suggestions on improving my child’s reading?

One of our best products is Learning Resources’ Phonics Activity Sets. For $29.95, they include 20 activity cards, approximately 100 Reading Rods a dry erase board and marker, an eraser and a handy carrying case. There are 4 levels in the series: Letters and Sounds, Word Building, Spelling and Sentence building.

Two of our favorite reading products are Dr. Maggie’s Books & Bob Books. These two book series start at a low level and then gradually get harder as the series continues. Dr. Maggie’s books are sold separate and average $ 3 each. The Bob books are sold in a 4 box set and each box has 15 books, and average $15 a box.

3.    I’m a grandmother of 3 children ages 6-12 and I  am looking for educational material for them when they come to visit?

                Learning how has a variety of fun educational toys. The Ant Farm from Insect Lore (ILP 05510) is $14.99 (a great value.) We also have a variety of Microscope sets including the Micropro Elite from Educational Insights (EI 5302) for  $69.99. Recommended for grades 3-12, this item comes ready for use, all you need is fun things to examine. Also ask us about Jazwares and Smart Labs science kits.

4.    I’m a Spanish teacher for grades K-5 can you help me find some fun products for my classroom?

We carry a large variety of real life Spanish flash cards from Trend. Alphabet, Time, Math, Picture words and Colors and Shapes to name just a few. We also have a music CD called “Learn Spanish through music”, the CD comes with a helpful book and is recommended for ages K-7 and is $13.99. Lastly we recommend Spanish Bingo. It’s fun for all ages and plays 3-36 players, and the price starts at $10.99. Other Spanish products include Bilingual Labels, Spanish Alphabet cubes and Spanish Puzzle Cards. Visit your local Learning How to see all this and more.

5.    My fifth grade son is reading below grade level. I would like to help him at home. Can you give me some suggestions?

                We carry a wonderful series of reading comprehension books from Remedia Publications. Although the reading level is lower, the stories are written to interest an older student. With the lower reading level, your son will be successful practicing his reading skills. This same company also publishes workbooks that cover specific comprehension skills that he may be struggling to master. Ask a Learning How sales associate to help you find the appropriate books from this publisher.

6.    My child is three years old and is showing a lot of interest in the alphabet. I would like to encourage this with some fun activities to do at home. Can you help me?

                We have many products to get your child excited about the alphabet. One great way to start is with a book from The Mailbox Company Literacy for Little Learners – Letters and Sounds. This book is full of great activities to present the letters and sounds to your child.  We also have games that develop many pre-reading skills. Ask for these by name: Learning the Alphabet: Ladybug Letters (CD14001), I Spy A Mouse in the House: Picture Rhymes (CD3111), Picture Sequencing (CD3115), ABC Mix and Match (SMP8015), Alphabet – Fun to Know Puzzles (TRE36002), Opposites (TRE36004)



7.    My child hates flash cards and we are struggling to learn the addition and subtraction facts. What can we use besides the hated flash cards?



                We have many ways to approach learning the facts without the use of traditional flash cards. Two hand-held games that are great sellers for us are Math Whiz (EI8899) for $24.99 and Math Shark (EI8490) for $39.99. Each of these will cover addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division. We also recommend the following: Addition Self Correcting Puzzle (GP113),  Subtraction Self Correcting Puzzle (GP114), Addition Hot Dot Flash Cards (EI2755), Subtraction Hot Dot Flash Cards (EI2757) Multiplication Keyboard (SWT7849) and Rock N Learn CD’s and Cassettes.



8.    I work at an after school program for children ages 8-11. What ideas can you give me for some fun new games they can play?

                If you visit your local Learning How store, we will gladly show you a wide variety of games for various ages and skill levels. Here is a brief list of our favorites: Heximoes (EI2993) – The six sided strategy game, Ages 7 and up, 2 to 6 players. Five Crowns (SET4001) – Ages 8 to Adult, 2 to 7 players. Rumis (EI2992) – The exciting game of three dimensional strategies, Grades 3 and up, 2 to 4 players.  Set (SET1000) – The family game of visual perception, Ages 6 to Adult, 1 or more players. Traverse (EI3013) – Ages 7 and up, 2 to 4 players. Quiddler (SET5000D) –Ages 8 and up, 1 to 8 players. Apples to Apples Jr BOB92006) – Ages 7 and up, 4 to 10 players, Blink (BOB92008) – Ages 7 to Adult, 2 players.

9.    I am a speech therapist working with children at a primary level – what products would you suggest?

                Speechercise (TWN8032CD) – a music CD with a printable 65 page workbook. Songs and strategies for easy speech practice for children developing speech habits or struggling to the development of skills. $12.99, Toobaloo (TBL-ASST) – designed for reading and speech. Colorful, lightweight, plastic and dishwasher safe. Children hear their own voice, building confidence in their reading and speaking. Provides auditory feedback. $4.99, Speech Mirror (BP2803) – Self- portrait mirror. Allows children to develop proper mouthing techniques when pronouncing letters and words. Visual, self-checking. $7.49, Lipsync (EI 2799) – 42 full color    cards feature a close up view of a mouth that really "moves”. Students watch the sound being formed with the tilt of the card. $39.99

10.   I am a busy mom with 4 year old twins and want to help them develop their ‘fine motor skills’, what can you recommend?

                Shape Sorting Cubes (LCI575) – Includes 12 solid wood shapes allowing children to drop pieces into the cube that make a satisfying “click” sound. Great product to improve hand-eye coordination. $14.99, Tall Stacker Pegs and Pegboards (Pegs: LR #2437-2439; Pegboards: LR #2420-2422. – Young children have fun while building fine motor skills and math skills. They enjoy watching how high they can stack the pegs, and also they’ll be sorting, patterning, counting and making designs, Lacing Left to Right(KE846001) – 6 humorous scenes teaches kids “left to right directionality” as well as strengthening fine motor skills. $11.99, Finger-paint – Allows children to feel the texture and watch movement for a sensory experience. Great for hand-eye coordination, Jumbo Beads (LER0565) - 24 wooden beads with laces forces children to use hand-eye coordination pulling the lace through the bead and making a pattern. $17.99

11.   Question #3 – My 3rd grader is struggling with basic multiplication facts and he gets bored with workbooks, what can you recommend?

                Flexitable – Folding multiplication table. A soft PVC plastic grid with vertical and horizontal channels allows kids to continually fold and unfold to find the correct answers to multiplication problems. More activities include factors, multiples, square root and number patterns. $3.99, Math Windows – Self-checking, great for drill (timed) along with answers on reverse side. Students write their answer in the window on a blank piece of paper fastened behind, then turn sturdy card over for self-checking. $.99, 24 Game Original Single Digit – Using 4 numbers on game   card, you can add, subtract, multiply and divide to get an answer of 24. Builds mental math and problem-solving skills. Sharpens concentration and improves test scores, SMATH Game (PMN5200-06) – Scrabble for Math. Players  use number and symbol tiles to make equations crossword puzzle style. Score points by adding the value of the tiles they use to form the equation. Bonus points if you can correct an incorrect equation. $13.99, Multiplication Rap (RNL907) – A separate music song for each of facts through 12. Positive lyrics encourage and motivate memorization of facts. $12.99

4/25/2007

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