February 23, 2008
Celebrate Black Heritage
Every February in the United States, there is a special focus on African American history. I welcome the opportunity to focus on the obstacles that members of this race have faced and the thin
gs that they have achieved in spite of it.
I looked forward to the chance to review some of the products in the Black Heritage series of games and activities by GEEBEE Marketing. My First Matching Game gives the standard matching game a twist. For one thing, all the cards feature prominent African American heroes in the area of sports and entertainment, science, and history. Unlike some matching games, there is a board with the pictures (sorted by category), so even the youngest child could play by simply matching the card they draw to the picture. The other educational feature is that the rule book gives a brief biography of each person’s achievements. Older children could be asked to recall the facts about the card that they drew. If you are looking to teach your child (or yourself) about Black Heritage, this game is a fun way to do it.
There is a series of puzzles which feature artwork by well-known artist Annie Lee. I
f your family enjoys puzzles, why not showcase American art while fitting those pieces in?
Look for these products in the Wal-Mart Black History area this month. You can also find them online at Pressman Toy Company, and other sites.
If you’d like to win one of the Annie Lee puzzles, as well as My First Matching Game, please leave a comment. We’ll draw a winner on March 1.
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211 Comments on Celebrate Black Heritage »
#1 - Kristen M. @ 12:12 am
This would be a great classroom resource too.
#2 - SJ @ 12:16 am
My boys love puzzles! This would be great to have.
#3 - Natalie @ 1:32 am
what a great teaching tool!
#4 - vanessa hunter @ 5:04 am
Just what my children need. A little education!
#5 - katelyn carter @ 5:23 am
fun puzzles!!
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nice
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#10 - Frances Fagans @ 9:39 am
Annie Lee is one of my favorite Artist, have a wonderful collection of her work.
#11 - Derek Stotlar @ 9:47 am
This would really help my son learn!!
#12 - Denise @ 9:58 am
Looks like fun!
#13 - Michael Capp @ 10:40 am
I want to win!
#14 - Cathy @ 10:41 am
My sons (both African American) would love this! I am constantly on the look out for anything that will teach them about their heritage!
#15 - Alexia @ 10:44 am
I love doing puzzles - new ones would be wonderful!
#16 - Kathy Y @ 10:52 am
Thank you for all the contests……
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love your site!
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#24 - JAY @ 12:54 pm
I’d like to win one of the Annie Lee puzzles, as well as My First Matching Game, please enter me in the drawing.
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#31 - Margaret Smith @ 5:56 pm
What a great educational idea this puzzle is. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I could share something with my Grandson
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puzzles are great
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#36 - Anne @ 7:13 pm
My kids are biracial and so are my grandbabies. They are very proud of their African Canadian roots. They would just love this.
#37 - Jennifer Monteiro @ 7:14 pm
Hope to win for my son!
#38 - Linda Moeller @ 8:04 pm
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#39 - Ami @ 8:09 pm
My adopted boys are African American; we could really use this game to celebrate their heritage.
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what a great prize to broaden knowledge of a neglected area of American history. Thank you!
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#55 - Diana @ 9:37 am
puzzles are such great brain work
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A great giveaway to celebrate black heritage. Thanks.
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This would be perfect for my little toddler! She’s learning so fast! I need more games to stimulate her little mind—I’m just not very creative! LOL! Thanks!
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we love puzzles at our house
#90 - Jen (yup, another one) @ 7:58 am
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#92 - Kelly @ 9:16 am
I homeschool my daughter she would like this puzzle.
#93 - Rachel @ 9:31 am
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#94 - Lisa O @ 9:45 am
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my children and i love putting puzzles together.
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#134 - marcella hugentobler @ 9:00 pm
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My kid loves puzzles. This would be a great win.
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My daughter LOVES Memory…I’d love a new set of cards!! Thanks!
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#142 - Megan @ 1:27 am
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#143 - Holly Henderson @ 10:51 am
would love this for my son!
#144 - Ken Robinson @ 2:54 pm
An interesting concept for racial pride
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Great! I would love to donate this to the preschool!
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#147 - Linda Ellis @ 4:43 pm
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#148 - Crystal Gleason @ 4:49 pm
This looks so great!!!
#149 - Janet @ 5:31 pm
TY 4 THE NICE CONTEST!!
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Great games for families!
#151 - Louis Huf @ 6:33 pm
enter me please, thank you for the contest
#152 - Carissa Davis @ 10:17 pm
How fun!
#153 - Marcia Sinclair @ 10:21 pm
My Head Start children would love this!
#154 - Christi @ 11:31 pm
I would love to win
#155 - Michelle Rosborough @ 1:12 am
It’s great seeing games for “us”
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pick me
#157 - Leslie @ 12:34 am
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SUPER LITTLE GAME
#159 - AMANDA PERRON @ 1:37 am
AWESOME!!! Please enter my name, THANKS!!!
#160 - Jenn @ 3:39 am
What a great idea - learning disguised as fun! My toddler would really enjoy this - thanks!
#161 - Shannon B. @ 10:08 am
I think this would be a really good learning opportunity for my daughter!
#162 - Anthony Hedden @ 1:48 pm
Enter me
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I would love to win this game,
My name would be posted in the,”Winner’s Hall of Fame!”
#166 - Naghma @ 7:59 pm
thank you.
#167 - JONI CHADWELL @ 10:11 pm
GREAT LEARNIONG TOOL
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great idea!
#169 - Sylvia Porter @ 10:18 pm
great giveaway!
#170 - jamierochelle @ 10:33 pm
My son would love this as well as the preschool kids I teach.
#171 - Angela Harris @ 10:59 pm
My 3 year old son has a speach impairment and these type toys really help him!! Pleae enter me in the contest
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cool prize
#173 - L McLendon @ 5:04 am
Here is my entry.
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#175 - Ron Miller @ 9:44 am
I’m in for this!
#176 - mindy @ 9:47 am
very nice thanks
#177 - Brooke @ 10:30 am
Super cool! I’d want to share this with my daughter’s nursery school!
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Sweet niblets!
#179 - Elizabeth @ 5:26 pm
Happy Leap Day! Thanks for the contest!
#180 - Vicki Wurgler @ 6:24 pm
the boys love puzzles!
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what a great prize!!!!!
#182 - Tiffany G @ 6:55 pm
Perfect game for my nephew!
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enter me please
#184 - Samantha Pruitt @ 9:43 pm
cool beans!
#185 - Darline Stoddard @ 9:48 pm
would love to win.
#186 - Jennifer Barr @ 10:11 pm
great prize
#187 - CAndie @ 10:26 pm
We are always needing ethnically diverse products at the preschool. THis would make a great addition.
#188 - Mommie @ 12:10 am
This would be great! Thanks
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#189 - Chicco Carrier and Black Heritage Winners @ 12:11 am
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#190 - Lara Aleff @ 1:07 am
Matching games are such great learning tools!