The Playskool Magic Screen Palm Learner is an interactive educational toy designed for young children. It features a handheld device with a touch-sensitive screen and buttons that allow children to interact with various educational games and activities. The device is compact and lightweight, making it easy for children to hold and navigate. The touch-sensitive screen responds to the child's touch, allowing them to manipulate objects, draw shapes, and trace letters and numbers. The Palm Learner includes a variety of pre-programmed educational games and activities that cover a wide range of topics. These games help children develop important skills such as shape recognition, letter and number recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving.
In order to raise sufficient money to fund these activities, the sect of Broomhilda runs a number of commercial ventures. The longest established of these concerns manufactures high quality sacred candles and delivers them direct to your door. Next time you have a power cut, consider placing an express order with, “Something Wicked This Way Comes”. They also own a company, based in the North Riding of Yorkshire, which blends and sells fine teas. The best seller in the range is their, “Great Heck *A* Tea”. Their latest, and perhaps most entertaining, venture is a service where you can hire a troupe of five elderly witches to dance erotically at your birthday party or pre-nuptial night out. If you are a best man with a stag night to organise, you may want to consider ordering a Pent-a-Gran.
The sect also has a scientific research arm which funds a project searching for signs of Dark Magic in the universe, the Mildred Hubble Space Telescope. When a neophyte joins the cult of Broomhilda, they must spend years training at a school of witchcraft or Unicurseity and if you have been to a real school of witchcraft, you will know the subject taught in the greenhouses is not called Herbology , it s Occultivation.
These games help children develop important skills such as shape recognition, letter and number recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving. One of the notable features of the Palm Learner is its Magic Screen technology. This feature allows children to draw or write on the screen using the included stylus.
Broom-Hilda
Story: Broom Hilda is the 1500 years old witch who is constantly in search of a man. She used to be a beer drinking, cigar chomping and grumpy, but now she is just grumpy on occasion.
Despite being 1500 years maturity is not among her most prominent traits. Those would be prankish, fun-loving and in desperate need of a man.
Skills & abilities: Broom-Hilda is not a skilled witch but knows the basics like flying on a broom and zapping people.
Continuity: Broom-Hilda
Publisher(s): Tribune Media Services, Inc.
First app.: Comics: April 19, 1970
Creator(s): Russell Myers
Country of origin: USA
Background notes: Even though Broom-Hilda is a witch, there is remarkably little magic going on in the series. The enchanted forest however is a magical surreal experience. Over the years the weirdness of the setting has been reduced, but it is still there. Like the settings, the humor in the series has changed over the years. The politically incorrect bad habits like drinking swearing and smoking has been removed (for the most part) and a kid have been introduced. The magic between the characters is still there, but the humor is leans more towards children now.
Like the rest of the original cast, Broom-Hilda has only appeared in one cartoon, Archie's TV Funnies from 1971 (voice by Jane Webb), but she has been able to get transferred to other medias. Most notable is a musical by Martin Charnin, who also turned Little Orphan Annie into a musical in 1977. The musical should have premiered in 2006, but is still in preparation. The only other media is merchandise like most other popular characters i.e. T-shirts, coffee mugs etc.
Names around the World:
| Denmark | Brunhilde |
| UK/USA | Broom-Hilda |
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Created: May 2, 2005
Last update: April 11, 2020
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The screen then magically erases itself, providing a clean slate for the child to continue their creations. This feature not only enhances the child's creativity but also encourages fine motor skills development. In addition to the built-in games and activities, the Palm Learner also features a read-along option. By inserting compatible cartridges, children can listen to stories and follow along with the text on the screen. This feature helps promote early literacy skills and encourages a love for reading. The Playskool Magic Screen Palm Learner is a great tool for parents and caregivers looking to engage their children in fun and educational activities. Its compact design and interactive features make it a portable and versatile toy that can be used at home or on the go. Overall, the Palm Learner provides a fun and engaging way for young children to learn and explore important educational concepts..
Reviews for "Teaching Cause and Effect with the Playskool Magic Screen Palm Learner"
1. Emily - 1 star
I was really disappointed with the Playskool magic screen pal learner. The quality was extremely poor and it broke within a week. The screen was too small and the buttons were not responsive at all. My child lost interest in it within a few minutes because it didn't keep their attention. I had high hopes for this toy but it was a complete waste of money.
2. John - 2 stars
I purchased the Playskool magic screen pal learner for my niece and it just didn't live up to my expectations. The sound quality was terrible, making it difficult for my niece to hear the prompts and instructions. The toy also seemed more suitable for younger children, as my niece found it boring and quickly lost interest. The design and functionality of the screen was also lackluster, making it difficult for my niece to navigate and interact with. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this toy as there are much better options available.
3. Sarah - 1 star
I was highly disappointed with the Playskool magic screen pal learner. The touch screen was not sensitive enough and my child had to press very hard for it to register any input. This frustration led to my child losing interest in the toy quickly. Additionally, the educational content was limited and repetitive, offering little value for the price. I regret purchasing this toy and would not recommend it to others. Save your money and invest in a better learning toy.