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We were excited to get the USA Map Wall Play Set by Mona MELisa Designs for review! I was very excited about this and just knew it would be perfect as we review our states this year! Our set came rolled in a sturdy tube, rolled up smoothly.
I decided to put it on our dry erase board but it can be put right on the wall we just already had the board mounted and this was the perfect spot in the school room!
I got it set up in preparation for the homeschool year to begin and my 7 year old daughter spotted it and immediately became engaged. Yes, the dog likes it too.
I told her I was going to add 3-4 more states on the perimeter for her to place each day. She begged for more right away!
My ten year old son took notice a few days later and got in on the action, although she was pretty territorial with her map.
She shooed him away after kindly letting him place a couple of things and got back to work on her own.
See a video here sharing Ladybug’s first impressions and a bit of my thoughts! You can also see what a great homeschooler I am as I make an error in state labeling in the video!
Mom’s Final Thoughts…
My main concern was durability and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the small pieces to see if I felt they would really resist ripping and wrinkling. I am pleased to say that I am very impressed so far. They really do bend and twist as shown in the video on this page.
Here’s a bit about the material the map is made out of. As a mom I was concerned about these things. Now that I have seen it and felt it, I can say it’s true!
- A fabric that is endlessly adhesive because it’s cleanable – all it needs is a little rubbing alcohol
- A fabric that is durable – tearing and ripping is out of the question
- A fabric that has maximum versatility – walls become a creative canvas
- A fabric that is safe for every family – No BPA, lead or PVC
My goal in using this map for our homeschooling this year is to consistently review state locations, names, and capitals. We learned all of them last year and this map came at a perfect time for a fun way to provide hands-on review. I am thrilled!
I definitely recommend investing in this map if you are looking for something interactive like this. Initially I thought it was a bit pricey but now that we have it I see it is totally different than other wall decal sets we have used in the past.
You can buy the USA Map Wall Play Set here on Educents.