We have educational books, activity books, thinking games, CDs, DVDs, toys and much more! At PERC, there is something for every age. There are many subjects that may spark your interest. This blog will include MONTHLY posts about new items, volunteer highlights, and play ideas for you and your child. Next time you're at the Orem Public Library, head downstairs and check us out!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
The Game of Modern Masters: Impressionism to Surrealism
ARTDECK is a game that offers art lovers and game players an aesthetic pleasure and an exciting way to learn about modern art. There are 13 artists taken from between the impressionism era to the surrealism era. Each of the 13 artists will have four of their masterpieces each. You can test your memory of artist information, play the game or review and learn about their art. This is an enjoyable educational art game.
Friday, August 24, 2012
The Pirates Game of LIFE
Pirates of the Caribbean- Dead Man's Chest.
Family- Ages 9+
Aye matey. Take a pirates journey into the world of Captain Jack Sparrow. Join him in a life and death adventure against the one and only Davy Jones. Choose a character to be captain of your ship as you sail the high seas. Aye! You'll need a mascot too. Sail along visiting ports, raiding ships, fighting off cannonballs and collecting loot while avoiding Davy Jones and his Kraken. When you reach Isla Cruces, kick back and enjoy some grog while you wait for other to join you. The pirate with the most treasure at the end of the game wins.
Family- Ages 9+
Aye matey. Take a pirates journey into the world of Captain Jack Sparrow. Join him in a life and death adventure against the one and only Davy Jones. Choose a character to be captain of your ship as you sail the high seas. Aye! You'll need a mascot too. Sail along visiting ports, raiding ships, fighting off cannonballs and collecting loot while avoiding Davy Jones and his Kraken. When you reach Isla Cruces, kick back and enjoy some grog while you wait for other to join you. The pirate with the most treasure at the end of the game wins.Thursday, July 19, 2012
Elenco Electronics Inc.
We want to give a big THANK YOU to Elenco Electronics Inc. for donating 3 "Snap Circuits Kits" to PERC. At PERC we owned 1 "Snap Circuit", now we have 4! Let us put these "Snap Circuits" to good use, while making sure that we take care of them. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone had a chance to take home these fun and educational circuits?
Below is a list, a short explanation, and a picture of each "Snap Circuits" that we own. If you would like more information on Snap Circuits, please visit Elenco's website.
1. Snap Circuits Green-"Learn about energy sources and how to think green . Build over 125 projects; using the flexibility of our award-winning Snap Circuits®; to have loads of fun learning about environmentally friendly energy and how the electricity in their home works." (www.elenco.com)
2. Snap Circuits Jr.- "Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as a flying saucer; alarms; doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends." (www.elenco.com)
3. Snap Circuits Pro- "Contains over 75 parts including voice recording IC; FM radio module; analog meter; transformer; relay; and 7-segment LED display. Build over 500 projects. Hours of educational fun; a great gift too!" (www.elenco.com)
4. Snap Circuits Regular- "Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as AM radios; burglar alarms; doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. (www.elenco.com)
Below is a list, a short explanation, and a picture of each "Snap Circuits" that we own. If you would like more information on Snap Circuits, please visit Elenco's website.
1. Snap Circuits Green-"Learn about energy sources and how to think green . Build over 125 projects; using the flexibility of our award-winning Snap Circuits®; to have loads of fun learning about environmentally friendly energy and how the electricity in their home works." (www.elenco.com)
2. Snap Circuits Jr.- "Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as a flying saucer; alarms; doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends." (www.elenco.com)
3. Snap Circuits Pro- "Contains over 75 parts including voice recording IC; FM radio module; analog meter; transformer; relay; and 7-segment LED display. Build over 500 projects. Hours of educational fun; a great gift too!" (www.elenco.com)
4. Snap Circuits Regular- "Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as AM radios; burglar alarms; doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. (www.elenco.com)
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Patterns & Blocks
This pattern puzzle consists of colored blocks and cards. A card with various patterns is chosen and the individual will rearrange the blocks to make the blocks match the card. The picture above: looks just like the card does. The picture below: needs to be arranged as it is shown on the card. This puzzle can be fun for all ages.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Spot it! The Game
This game is called SPOT IT! Each player will flip his/her top card, the first one to spot a picture on his/her card with a matching picture on the middle card will win the pile. Play continues until one person has all of the cards. This game is a fun one to play with friends, families, and classrooms.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Body System Puzzles
This is one of the many new Body Systems Puzzles in PERC. The one displayed here is the Digestive System. You can teach how the digestive system works or just teach what is in our bodies. The human body is amazing. If you, your class, or your children liked learning with this puzzle please let us know how you used it in the comments below, we'd be happy to hear.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
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