No Yell Bell

The "scientists" (aka employees) at The Pointy Pencil

have found a remedy for teachers losing their voices.

It is....... The No Yell Bell!!!!

This electronic bell is a perfect teacher gift as school is getting out.

It makes seven different noises:

Applause, Bugle, Hand Bell, Alarm Clock,

Timer, Space Alert, and Twinkle Chime.

All these noises with the shake of your hand = no voice loss.

At $29.99 this bell is wonderful!

Buggy Bug Jars

Our magnifiers are buggy! These magnifiers are perfect for bug catching and and viewing.

They are bright and colorful and very useful. Not only does it hold bugs, the ladybug's wings on the top pop open and reveal a magnifying glass! For all etymology

4-H'ers this is perfect. At $5.99 this is just right for a spring day surprise, a finishing school gift or about anything else! Come in and get yours quickly, there are only 6 left!

Shoe-Laces

Tomorrow from 10:00-12:00, we will be having a free craft downtown at our store. We will be decorating neon shoe-laces which retail at $2.99. Join us as we have lots of fun stamping, coloring, and doodling on laces. What kid does not like crazy shoe laces? So come on over and then swing by the farmers market located directly behind our store.

See you then!

Mystery Rock

Come in and buy this awesome rock excavation kit. It perfect for kids of all ages who are into geology or if they just like digging for treasure. It is filled with 4 real gemstones, 3 rock and mineral specimens, and 2 actual fossils. Who wouldn't want to dig for those! It is also very professional with an excavation tool, specimine brush, log and activity book, and 2 sorting trays for your discovories. Wonderful for a rainy day activity. Come in and get yours today for $19.99.

Remember that if you donate a non-perishable item at the store you will receive 5% of your purchase. See you soon!

New Downtown Location!!

On Saturday, April 3rd, we opened at our new location...

108 N. Main Street, downtown Kokomo, Indiana!!!

We are located on the square across from the courthouse

in the old "L" Shop.

We are so excited... at our new location,

we have an arts/crafts room,

newly organized teaching supplies,

a room dedicated to toys of all kinds

(science toys, kits, experiments, games,

girly stuff, rugged boy things, outer space,

toddlers, and much, much more!).

Our new sign is coming soon!

Come see us!

The "Perplexus"

Currently, Joel is "perplexed" as he attempts to get his ball past #31.

The object: get your little silver ball

through all the obstacles (more than 50).

Quite a challenge!

Stop in to Planet Mind and try your hand at the display model...

then take it home and let us know if you have it mastered.

Quite a feat!

($24.99)

Magnetic Amusement

In our store, we have a great selection

of these hairy magnetic gameboards.

They say, "For ages 4 and up", but

we can't keep our hands off them.

Choose from one of our great faces.

There's an outlaw, animals, creatures...

perfect for all ages.

The best Halloween costumes

These Melissa and Doug costumes have a suggested retail price of $39.99.

The Pointy Pencil sells them for $29.99!

They come with great accessories...
they thought of every detail.

The Doctor:

The Veterinarian:

The Police Officer:

The Chef:

The Construction Worker:

Lesson Plan Books

Make planning easier with our great selection of Lesson Plan Books!

Here are just two of the many choices we have at The Pointy Pencil.

The Ultimate Planner with:
four-year calendar and list of holidays,
plenty of room to write,
add'l forms, tips and free ideas online!

This is the creme de la creme of lesson plan books...
even including reproducible forms like:
behavior documentation,
parent-teacher conference reports,
parent-communication log,
progress reports,
and much, much more!!!!

(This one is MY personal favorite...
the teacher tips alone make it worth every penny!)

We also have a more basic planner,
with lots of room to write and plan for each week.

Also, with extra info, like:
3 year calendar,
seating charts,
long-term planning,
birthdays,
and special events.

We have many more to choose from...
ranging from $7.99-$14.95.

2nd Annual Back-To-School Sale Today!

It's on!

Already, we are busy, busy, busy with customers enjoying
15% off
everything in the store!

Stop by and see us... and save!!!

(Store hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Kinz Klips

These are the latest plush toys available at The Pointy Pencil!

For only $4.99, kids can get an adorable little plush animal...

enter a whole new world on Webkinz world (Zumwhere)...

and have a great clip for their new school backpack!

Stop in to The Pointy Pencil for yours today!
(Many more varieties available.)

Sale going on right now!!!

Now at Planet Mind...


35% off all Melissa and Doug
summer merchandise!!
(Includes umbrellas, rainboots, garden gear, and more!)

Hurry... it's only while supplies last.

(Planet Mind, our toy store,
is located 2 doors down from
The Pointy Pencil in the Kokomo Mall.)

Repositionable Letters

I teach the Kindergarten and First Grade Sunday School class
at my church.

A group of us painted a world map on the wall.

To complete the map,
I added a Bible verse to the top of the mural with
repositionable letters from The Pointy Pencil.

They were so easy to work with...
if I didn't like where I stuck them,
I peeled them off, and tried again!

Just the right amount of adhesive,
not too sticky,
but tight enough to hold to the wall.

It's so fun to decorate when you have the right tools!

Stop by The Pointy Pencil, and let us help
you be fully-equipped for all your
classroom decorating needs!

(The whole verse reads:
"The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof..."
Psalm 24:1.)

Boredom Buster

Summer's here!

Planet Mind
(located 2 doors down from The Pointy Pencil)
has games, kits, and activities to keep your kids busy!

Here's one we just tried at our home:

the SPA Factory.

Our 3 girls tore it open and began mixing up their own
unique blends of lip gloss, perfume, and bath "bombs".

Easy enough for me to stay out of it and
just snap pictures!

They wrapped up their bath "bombs"...
each with its own custom scent.
(They explode and fizz when they hit the water.)

Finally, it has a battery-operated aromatherapy fountain.
Here is J enjoying the lovely smell which she custom-made.
AAAAHHHHH!

This set would be perfect for a girls' slumber party,
girls-only visit with Grandma, or just any ol' summer day!

Alright... even as I sit here typing,
my computer desk is cluttered with multiplication flashcards.

I'm thinking... isn't there a better way?
Isn't there a way to help kids learn multiplication without the mess?
... without losing any of the cards?

Yes there is! At The Pointy Pencil, we have a great tool
for teaching/reinforcing multiplication.

It's a spinner...

A problem solved... and for under $10!

A quote from the manufacturer:

"Here’s a fun new twist on the traditional flash cards. Each set comes with 13 self-checking spinners covering facts 0–12. The facts are displayed in a random order. Supports NCTM standards."

Don't forget your Summer Bridge Activity Books!

A new shipment has arrived,
The Pointy Pencil is well-stocked to meet your summer needs!

Find the activity book that fits your child's grade level,
and have them prepared for the next school year.

These books contain fun activities to
help your child in all 4 main subjects:
reading, writing, math, and language!

Stop in today... don't let your child fall behind!

New Hats!

If you stop in to The Pointy Pencil,
you might spot an angry pirate or a friendly werewolf...

or...
girls wearing hats topped with pigs that fly.
(If you pull the cord, the wings go up and down).

Maybe they're wearing those because that's
when their mother will allow them to date...
(when pigs fly).

Hee-hee.

Today from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Webkinz Extravaganza!

Stop in today at The Pointy Pencil and Planet Mind and enjoy our celebration!

There will be a clown, games, contests, prizes, giveaways, and loads of fun activities!

Bonus: Spend $14.99 in either store and receive a Webkinz plush animal for only $1.00!!!

Stop in and see us today!

Spring Gear!

At The Pointy Pencil and Planet Mind,
we have what you need
for all your child's Spring needs...

*A cheery tote for a picnic in the park... or their garden tools,

*Stylin' rain boots for the constant April/May showers,

*A tote already stocked with garden tools,

*Alligator boots for boys to splash in all those fun puddles,

*and a happy umbrella for those dreary Spring days (like today)!

Our Melissa and Doug Sunny Patch selection is irresistibly cute!

As you prepare your garden for summer's veggies,
stop in and get tools/gear for your little helpers.

Planet Mind... the toy store where learning is fun!

Attention!

They're in! They're in!

Webkinz Jr.'s have arrived at The Pointy Pencil!

Hurry in... quantities are limited, and they are going quickly!

(For more details, see Feb. 25th post.)