Technological innovation is critical for the nation's long-term success. Math and science education is a key factor in technological development. What can parents do to help?

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 13, 2006 -- Ion Development -- a specialty retailer of math and science games, books, toys and kits -- announced the launch of its website www.ion-development.com. The website, which features award winning children’s products, provides parents with a one-stop shop for gifts to inspire children to explore math and science.

Ion Development is the brainchild of parents who discovered one Christmas how difficult it was to find educational gifts for their preschooler that would nurture her interest in math and science. “We wanted quality products that would really spark her mind, not just produce a one-time ‘wow’ effect,” explains co-founder, Maria Spencer.

The underlying philosophy of Ion Development is that children of all ages should be encouraged to pursue careers in math and science in order to foster technological innovation. “Studies have shown that American school children tend to lose interest in math and science as they reach high school, and fewer and fewer American children go on to study these subjects in college. We find this trend to be alarming, and want to do what we can to help reverse it,” Ms. Spencer asserted.

By integrating fun with hands-on learning, Ion Development’s products are intended to both capture and maintain a child’s natural interest in math and science. For this reason, each product offered at www.ion-development.com is individually selected for its high “fun-factor” as well as for its educational value.

The products Ion Development offers are not intended merely to provide ideas for school science fair projects. Although many of the science kits Ion Development offers may provide inspiration for science fair projects, one of the company’s principal goals is to promote year-around interest in science and math. “Of course we anticipate a spike in sales during science fair season. However, we also hope to see increased sales at the onset of summer as parents look for educational activities to engage their children during the summer months. Many of our science kits -- including bubble and kite kits, solar car kits, and outdoor exploration kits -- are well suited for outdoor summer fun, and we plan to promote these products as summer approaches,” said Ms. Spencer.

About Ion Development
Ion Development is an online retailer providing educational products that encourage children to explore math and science. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

For more information, contact Maria Spencer.

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