Learning Magazine 11th Annual Teachers' Choice Award Program 2005

How are the products evaluated?

A team of teachers evaluates each product in the classroom.   The products are evaluated on quality, instructional value, ease of use, and innovation.   Once the initial scoring is complete, products with scores of  90 and above move to the second round where they are reviewed by a different  panel of teacher-judges.

How are the winners selected?

The scores from both rounds are averaged and the winners are announced.  Each product is evaluated on its own merit.   Only those products that meet our teachers' stringent standards are chosen to receive a Teachers' Choice Award.  Of the 430 products evaluated only 67 winners were chosen.  KikaFlik is one of these products.

Teachers' Evaluation Comments.

What aspects of the product did you like the most?

It was fun & easy to use, easy to store (space often limited), great for coordination.   Could be used indoors (as we did) but even better outdoors.

Easy to use, held children's attention.

I liked that you were able to put it out and the children were able to play on their own.

I liked the uniqueness of this product.   It is easy to use with groups or individually.   It makes learning gross motor skills fun and exciting.

I loved the uniqueness of this product.   It is very practical and useful in so many ways.   It is fun and challenging, without being frustrating.

It is so versatile.   It can be used for a variety of skill levels.   It offers something for everyone.   It is so different from other toys on the market.

This is one of the most interesting educational toys I have evaluated.   It has a variety of functions.   It is fun to use.   It teaches so many skills.   It encourages teachers to use their creativity to create unique lessons using this product.

What would you recommend to make the product better?

Nothing, I like it the way it is.

How did you make use of the product?

We used it during our gym time.   We worked with balls & catching a large ball while kids took turns working with KikaFlik.

First I put it out at play time then we used it during gross motor skills.   I will use this product during school year for a variety of interesting games and skill building activities.   It will be easy to incorporate this product into a number of curricular areas.

I will use it with the children to practice gross motor skills.

I can think of a variety of ways to integrate it into the classroom.   I will incorporate it into the curriculum for some very unique and exciting math lessons.

So far at our school we have been coming up with endless ideas for using this product in the classroom.   I am planning math, science, and even reading games based on this product.

How did your students react to the product?

They loved it and couldn't wait for their turn.   They can't wait till we get it back again to do it more.   They really enjoyed it.  They loved it they enjoyed playing it and asked for it the next day.

What skills could this product teach?

Great for eye hand coordination - catching.   Also good for "timing" if you roll the ball & then pace yourself when to stomp on it.

Coordination, balance, timing, catching, and other gross motor skills.   It also teaches early physics skills.

I think the skills this product can teach are almost endless, depending on how it is being used.   It will be great for motor skills, cooperation, coordination, math and physics skills, and a variety of other skills.

As it is, it teaches gross motor skills such as coordination, balance, catching, and hitting the ball.

Do you feel this product effectively helps you meet state/national standards?

Yes gross motor is an integral part of our daily activities, and finding something new of interest is a great thing!

I think it does because it can be used to enhance learning in a variety of areas.

I think it can be used in a variety of ways and adjust to fit many areas of the curriculum such as physics and math.

Yes.   It can be incorporated into many areas of the curriculum.   With a little creativity it can be used to create some very memorable lessons in a variety of curricular areas.

If funds were available, would you purchase this product OR recommend this product for the teacher at the appropriate level?   Why or why not?

If funds were available I would have 2 or 3 so that more children could use them at the same time, I think they would enjoy doing it near each other.   I would recommend it for preschool on up.

Absolutely.

I would get it because kids had fun with it and I like having new games.

Yes.   It seems to be a unique, educational toy that will promote physical education as well as a joy for learning.   I think this toy will work well both in the classroom and at home.

Yes.   It is easy to use, easy to store, great for use indoors and out.   It will be a great teaching tool for the school year.

I would highly recommend this product.   It is unique and very creative.   I think it will become a quick favorite among the children.

Yes!   This is a very unique product.   I am having a great time with it and I'm sure the children will love it as well.   It certainly sparks the imagination and keeps things lively in the lesson plan book!

Package contains one KikaFlik Board and three different sized quality foam balls for safe play inside and outside. Playing instructions are enclosed.
NB: KikaFlik fully complies with the American Society of Toy Manufacturers (ASTM) safety regulations, is NOT manufactured in China and contains NO lead paint.

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Product Features

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