Abstract: An electronic instructional apparatus is provided wherein the operator engages in exercises in spelling, arithmetic and associational exercises by responding, in part, to audible prompts provided by the apparatus in the form of requests and/or questions to which the operator must respond. The requests and/or questions are based upon digital data stored within the memory representative of numbers, letters of the alphabet, colors and physical objects, such as commonly recognized animals. The operator responds to the requests and/or questions by inserting answer blocks into input cavities provided in the apparatus housing. Each answer block has disposed thereon a plurality of display faces bearing indicia representative of potential responses to the presented statements and/or questions. Each display face has corresponding input surfaces which cooperate with detection elements to input into said apparatus the response selected by the operator.

Abstract: An improved interconnecting toy which, through its various uses, provides various educational experiences to the user and which comprises a game piece (1) with joined tubular members comprised of connective ends; and which comprises a game piece (2) with joined tubular member comprised of connective ends. The connective ends may be of the male or female type (7 and 6 respectively). The tubular members may be circumferentially configured in any geometric shape, and may consist of any variety of colors; and the tubular members may be imprinted or decalled with numeric, alphabetic, or logo-type designations, all of which enhance the educational experience that results from use of the invention.

Abstract: An educational aid, comprising a figure representing an animate object. A plurality of first enhancing means are provided which are adapted to attach magnetically to the figure. One surface of the first enhancing means bears representation of at least one teach object. A plurality of second enhancing means is provided, which are adapted to magnetically attach to the figure, wherein the second enhancing means relates to a feature of the teaching object.

Abstract: A personalized insole self made by a patient for relief of foot discomfort and which includes a plurality of corrective components each having a shape formed for a specific correction, an insole which has a surface that contains a plurality of shapes, each disposed for a specific correction and each shape of the plurality of shapes that are contained on the surface of the insole are substantially equivalent to a respective shape of a corrective component of the plurality of corrective components, hooks and loops for affixing the plurality of corrective components to the surface of the insole so as to allow the patient to modify the insole by affixing a corrective component for the specific correction of the plurality of corrective components to a substantially equivalent shape of the plurality of shapes that are contained on the surface of the insole so that a personalized insole can be self made by the patient for the relief of foot discomfort.

Abstract: Progressively smaller pieces can be connected to the largest piece to aid in semantic mapping of an informative passage, for example. Legends can be applied to the pieces (and can be wiped off later). The pieces can be connected mechanically or magnetically. The mechanical connections can be different shapes to limit connection of a piece to the next larger piece. Similarly, the pieces can be magnetized to achieve the same end. The perimeter of each piece can be color coded to indicate the color of the proper piece to be connected to the perimeter.

Abstract: The "Word Association Label Teaching Method" consists of foreign language word association labels that come on sheets and that peel off and are restickable. These sheets are in book or binder form (FIG. I). On these sheets is printed the English word followed by several peel off labels with the foreign language equivalent of the English (FIG. II). The foreign language label peels off for adhering to the described object (FIG. III).

Abstract: A sleeveless, preferably lined, apron of jacket length sewn together at the shoulders having a back panel of about the same length as the front panel with detachable multicolored two-dimensional cut out toys provided on the front so that the mother or babysitter can observe or actively participate in the baby's play involving detaching or reattaching these toys to the front of the apron. Exemplary multicolored toys in the form of two-dimensional detachable appliques are a butterfly, a kitten, a lion, a Noah's Ark, and the letters A, B & C. A toy may include a sounding device, such as a bell which is attached to the butterfly and cannot be detached by the infant. The Noah's Ark is attached by buttons fitting into buttonholes and these are manipulated by the child. The Letters A, B & C each differently colored, match outlines on the apron in the corresponding color, (blue for A, green for B, red for C) to attach by means of VELCRO fasteners (VELCRO is a hook and pile type fastener).

Abstract: The present invention is an educational aid for the teaching of different spellings for each of at least two vowel sounds. It comprises a board marked with the common symbol for each of the vowel sounds. In a circular indentation wedge-shaped pieces are housed, each piece having a spelling for one of the vowel sounds marked thereon. One surface of each piece is colored with the color which exists around the marking of its vowel sound on the board. The other side of each piece is similarly marked but not colored.

Abstract: A set of didactic blocks to be used by children is provided and consists of a plurality of different shaped geometric solid members and a plurality of indicia associated with the geometric solid members to stimulate artistic creativity and at the same time teach children mathematics, science, language and the like when the blocks are manipulated in play.

Abstract: An educational device useful in the teaching of pronunciation and spelling is disclosed. The device takes a generally planar shape and has a display window in which letters of a desired word are displayed. The letters are provided on rotatable discs, which may be three or five in number, which are individually manipulated to form the words. One of the rotatable discs bears a plurality of different visually-recognizable vowel symbols, each different vowel symbol being colored or being displayed on a colored background. The pronunciation of the vowel in the name of the color has a phonetic relationship with the desired pronunciation of the respective vowel symbol, so as to aid the student in achieving the correct pronunciation of the word displayed in the window.

Abstract: A teaching apparatus includes an elongated flexible support member that may be attached to a vertical wall by connectors secured to the upper edge thereof. Two rows of flexible pockets are secured to the support member in parallel relationship. Each pocket in the first row has a different upper case letter of the alphabet and each pocket in the second row has a lower case letter corresponding to the upper case letter on the adjacent pocket in the first row. A plurality of objects having the general configuration of a doll are provided with corresponding upper and lower case letters of the alphabet on opposite sides thereof and the dolls are dimensioned to be positioned and securely held within the pockets. The letters on the pockets and dolls may be made from a unique fabric and color combination so that each letter is distinguishable from the other letters by fabric texture and color as well as configuration.

Abstract: An educational model for teaching language grammar, parts of speech, syntax, and sentence structure is disclosed in which thirty (30) individual elements of speech are identified and grouped into ten (10) distinct sets which are embodied in physical models. Each model represents a word or group of words, referred to as "elements," which form the logical building blocks of the language. Certain elements are actually hybrid elements in that they reflect the unique properties and derivations of verbals, phrases and clauses. The models interengage with one another without fully interlocking, in order to designate, simultaneously, each element's part of speech and part of sentence within the sentence. Each model is generic in that it does not impose case or agreement of person and number or predetermined word choices on the word or group of words it designates. Case is determined only by the position of each element as it interengages with other elements.

Abstract: The Visual Communication System of the Krempel Code whereby colors are used instead of letters of the common alphabet for world-wide relaying of messages can also utilize in any modern language the Visual Communication System Devices of colored cubes employed on indicated boards or trays, rectangular beltlike color selectors as well as computer displays for communicative purposes.

Abstract: An educational system for teaching and learning English grammar and syntax comprising a plurality of sets of individually manipulable members, preferably cards, each representing a word. Each set comprises a plurality of identical members and the members from each set are distinguishable with respect to their color and shape taken together from the members of every other set. The color of each member is informative to the student of the use of the member in a sentence. The shape of each member is informative to the student of the type of word that the member represents. Each member either has a word imprinted upon it or is adaptable to receiving indicia. The user combines members to construct sentences. Preferably, the members are cards which are part of an educational kit.

Abstract: A method of teaching the pronounciation and spelling and distinguishing between the written and spoken form of any language utilizes three sets of flat tiles which are: a first set of uncolored black and white tiles with small letters, capitals and double letters, all on separate tiles; a second set of tiles, each having an individually and distinctively colored blank surface on one side to represent a different phonetic vowel sound and also colors to represent differences in spelling, the reverse side of each colored tile having a phonetic symbol for the sound of the color on the other side surface; and a third set of tiles having, printed thereon, single letter consonants and two letter digraph combinations of consonants with a single phonetic sound. There is a fourth set of tiles of special geometric shapes for particular consonants and digraphs, while a fifth set of neutral-colored black or white tiles represents silent or unpronounced letters in a formed work.

Abstract: The Visual Communication System is utilizing in a prearranged sequence various markings in different colors to form an informational code similar to a written language.

Abstract: An instructional toy (10) adapted to instruct young children by association. Colored three-dimensional overlays (30) correspond to printed matter (36) on rigid pages (12-22). The rigid page is of a slightly different shade of the color of the overlay for visual distinction between them when the overlay is properly positioned. Means (32 and 34) for supporting overlays in singular positions over the printed matter (36) are provided in such a manner that each overlay lockingly engages with only one corresponding printed matter (36) on one page. Multiple pages (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) are printed of various colors such that the page between pages of primary color indicate the color resulting from a mixture of those primary colors. While the invention is useful in teaching the young pupil, it can also be of value in the teaching of slow learners and adults with learning difficulties.

Abstract: A novelty educational puzzle for instructing users in multidirectional, mathematical and grammatical skills that is restrictive as to both the answers and problems in both the vertical and horizontal directions as well as being color coded to further aid the user and facilitate proper assembly and simultaneous solution to the problems thereon.

Abstract: An instruction set for solving a specific mathematical problem includes a column of sheet material for manual entry of data in appropriate horizontal spaces as designated by the instruction set. The spaces include color indicia corresponding to color indicia appearing on function keys of an electronic calculator. A carrier is provided to receive the sheet material column with the carrier being slidably received within the calculator. The calculator includes an aperture which successively exposes each horizontal space when the carrier is moved relative to the calculator housing. To solve the problem, the user enters the numerals appearing in the space exposed by the aperture by depressing appropriate calculator numeral keys and then depresses the calculator function key corresponding to the color appearing within the aperture. In some instances, the numerical data appearing in selected spaces may be preprinted. In an alternate embodiment, a bracket removably attaches to the calculator housing.

Abstract: A multi-pocketed washable fabric body portion is employed with several selective reversible fabric strips each having fastener components for engagement with mating fastener components on the body portion. The strips carry colors, shapes, alpha-numeric indicia and material textures requiring recognition by a child. Groups of fabric elements having colors, shapes, indicia and textures to match up with the strips are provided, and a child, after sorting the fabric elements, inserts them in the pockets of the body portion which are positioned adjacent to recognized colors, shapes, indicia or textures on the strips.

Abstract: An educational device for aiding in the teaching of the mechanics of reading which employs color coded cards using three colors to facilitate teaching and learning the alphabet, the sounds the alphabet letters represent, subsequent word attack skills and necessary sight words.

Abstract: A game to teach children alphanumeric symbols uses a game board having a main course. Positions on such main course bear indicia entitling a player to obtain a playing piece called a symbol component piece. Various shapes of symbol component pieces are provided and can be combined in multiple fashions to form alphanumeric symbols. A reference board prescribes, by a physical lay-out to educate young children, the specific manners in which the several symbols may be formed. The use of colors and a color chart assists young children in learning to identify colors.

Abstract: A card game comprising a pack of playing cards including fifty-two cards each having the same rectangular configuration and size and visually similar rear face. The front face of each card is divided into a first and second visually distinct zone, each of the first and second zones bearing the same readily recognizable letter of the alphabet and being either of one color or another color. Each zone of each card includes indicia of a different word representative of a selected subject of category of words followed by a dictionary definition. A spin dial in the nature of a board having a spinning pointer and an annular ring divided into fifty-two equal sectors allows spinning of the point with the head of the pointer eventually coming to rest on one of the sectors which uniquely identifies one of the fifty-two cards.

Abstract: Each character or letter of the alphabet is coded with, for example, one or more colors wherein the five vowels have the same color substantially over the entire letter, and the consonants have another color also substantially over the entire character. As a separate color code, the upper portion of each vowel A, I, and U and selected consonants have still another color coded thereon, while the vowel E has two different colors coded on its upper portion and different groups of selected consonants have coded thereon one or the other color, coded on the vowel E. However, each of the respective consonant characters has only one color coded on its upper portion. The arrangement of the color codes indicates to a learner which consonant sound is associated with what vowel sound.

Abstract: A teaching device useful in helping children, especially slow learners, in spelling, reading and pronunciation. The device includes a three-tiered case or housing having a movable drawer on each tier. Each drawer is divided into a plurality of compartments. In each compartment are placed a plurality of three-dimensional letter pieces which may be colored in a plurality of different colors to reflect different pronunciations in different words. One color code is provided for vowel pronunciation, while another color code is provided for consonant pronunciation. Additionally, the drawers may contain groups of connected letter pieces, consisting of two or more letters, to aid in forming words with common prefixes, suffixes, or intermediate letter groupings. The casing has the color code imprinted on one side thereof, and a syllable pronunciation aid imprinted on the other. On the back of the case are positioned small canvas boards upon which are imprinted additional phonics and writing information.