Tuesday, January 31, 2012

LeapFrog Count And Scan Shopper

LeapFrog Count And Scan Shopper Review



LeapFrog Count And Scan Shopper Feature

  • Appropriate for children ages 2 years and up
  • Discover colors/colours, counting and more as you scan food items or the grocery list and hear questions and fun learning songs
  • Press the scanner to any object for more fun grocery audio
  • Play and learn with 1 friendly scanner, 9 food items, 1 grocery list and 1 reusable shopping bag
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
Shop, scan and discover food fun with pretend grocery play. Discover colors/colours, counting and more as you scan food items or the grocery list with the Count and Scan Shopper.


Saturday, January 28, 2012

LeapFrog App Center Download Card (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog App Center Download Card (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog App Center Download Card (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Use the code on the card to choose from 50+ games, books, videos and more to download to your Leapster Explorer or LeapPad Explorer. Systems sold separately.
  • Build reading skills while bringing stories to life in eBooks, and turn reading into fun and games
  • Apps that teach skills beyond ABCs, let you animate Disney characters, learn about dental health and hygiene or harmonies and musical parts.
  • Put a new spin on learning facts from animals to Spanish vocabulary, with interactive flash cards!
  • Add core school skills, sing-along songs and more fun to the mix with award-winning LeapFrog videos! And learn animal facts with a series of Discovery Education videos.

Choose and download your own learning and fun.The LeapFrog App Center offers even more ways to play and learn. Use the code on the included card to download learning games, e-Books, videos andmore to your Leapster Explorer or LeapPad Explorer systems. Appropriate for ages 4 to 9 years.

Features include:

•Choose and download your own learning and fun
•Use the code on the included card to download learning games, e-Books, videos and more to your Leapster Explorer or LeapPad Explorer systems
•Appropriate for children ages 4 to 9 years
•Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems sold separately


Friday, January 27, 2012

LeapFrog My Pal Violet

LeapFrog My Pal Violet Review



LeapFrog My Pal Violet Feature

  • Download your child's name and favorite things to this cuddly customizable puppy, Violet (Internet connection required)
  • Listen to any of 5 pre-loaded lullaby tunes, 4 learning songs
  • Press Violet's paws for lullabies, learning songs and activities with numbers, animals, food and more
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
  • Three playful melodies or select music from an online list of 30 songs (Internet connection required)
The LeapFrog My Pal Violet is an interactive companion that helps children learn with an entertaining twist. Recommended for ages six months to three years, the cuddly Pal Violet's music, lights, and singsong voice appeals to kids whether they are barely crawling or talking in complete sentences. As an added feature, you can personalize the toy to match your child's preferences through the LeapFrog Connect application simply by connecting the My Pal Violet to a computer with the USB cable (included).

My Pal Violet
    Ages: 6 to 36 months

    Requires:
  • 3 "AAA" batteries (included)
What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Educational factor:
Novelty factor:

The Good: Interactive toy can be personalized to your child's preferences.

The Challenging: You'll need to use a computer to access new melodies and print activity sheets.

In a Nutshell: An entertaining companion for kids from infant to toddler stage.


An ideal companion for a young child, My Pal Scott sings, talks, and can even learn your child's name. View larger.


Using the doll's USB port, you can personalize Scott to suit your child's preferences. View larger.

Soft Material with Bright Colors and Pleasing Voice
My Pal Violet, with its plush fabric and colorful puppy design, is appealing to children. The voice of Violet, a playful and upbeat young girl's, is fun and engaging for growing minds. Infants are also attracted to the name tag that lights up when Violet speaks or plays music. The name tag is made of durable plastic, and the new model features paws with embroidered symbols instead of decals so there are no removable pieces on the toy's exterior.

Your child can chew on this sturdy toy's ears or toss it around. My Pal Violet is light enough for even the youngest child to hold and carry. The handy Velcro closure keeps the battery compartment, USB port, and power/volume switch securely inside the toy. The switch has three settings: normal volume, quiet volume, and master off. In the "master off" mode, Violet will not operate when the paws are pressed, so only parents will be able to turn the toy back on. My Pal Violet's speakers are also inside the toy and provide balanced sound.

Advice for parents: when My Pal Violet starts to sound distorted, parents will need a screwdriver to open the battery compartment and change the 3 "AAA" batteries.

Music, Words, and Lullabies
Each paw on My Pal Violet is embroidered with a different symbol that, when pressed, turns on a special feature. The right arm paw with a ball symbol provides snappy sentences designed to help your child learn different emotions, colors, and words. The left arm paw features music notes; when pressed you hear a 15-second, upbeat song. The songs rotate randomly and include seven vocal songs to teach skills and three fun instrumental tunes.

Younger infants will be attracted to the melodies, while older toddlers can sing along. The right foot has a stars/moon symbol for five different selections of soothing music for naps or bedtime. Press it once for two minutes of music, or press it twice for five minutes of songs. If your child wants a little extra time with My Pal Violet before falling asleep, you can press the paw three times to hear ten minutes of music.

Parents can use the songs that come pre-loaded on My Pal Violet or change the songs by connecting to the LeapFrog Connect application. It's easy to turn off My Pal Violet by simply pressing the left foot's on/off switch; push any of the other paws to resume play mode. Personalize for Your Child
A special feature of My Pal Violet is the ability to customize your child's experience. The instruction booklet will guide you through the easy process to connect My Pal Violet to a computer with the USB cord and download the LeapFrog Connect application. All it takes is 25 megabytes of free space on your computer and about 15 minutes to personalize the toy with your child's preferences. You'll be able to search for your child's name among a database of thousands. When selected, My Pal Violet will use your child's name in phrases such as "I love you" and incorporate his/her name into songs.

The application also allows you to choose your child's favorite color, animal, and food to personalize Violet's phrases to your child's favorite things. There's a resource section for printing activity sheets that your toddler will enjoy. Also, you can switch up the songs and lullabies so they're constantly fresh and different. The database is updated regularly with new songs.

The only drawback: if your child has a very uncommon name, there's a slim chance that it will not be in the LeapFrog database. However, you can choose one of many nicknames that you may call your child, such as "Munchkin" or "Peanut."

What's in the Box
One My Pal Violet toy, three "AAA" batteries, one USB cable, Quick Connect Guide and Parent Instructions booklet.


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Thursday, January 26, 2012

LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Princess Adventures Under the Sea

LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Princess Adventures Under the Sea Review



LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Princess Adventures Under the Sea Feature

  • Use your Tag Reader to bring this story about princesses Ariel, Cinderella and Jasmine to life.
  • With its amazing touch technology, the Tag Reader makes learning to read an exciting experience as words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud
  • The Tag library includes over 20 books and games featuring characters from TV, movies and classic tales
  • Children can build vocabulary and reading skills throughout the story and with interactive learning activities
  • Children can earn online rewards and parents can connect the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path to see what their child is learning
  • Disney Princess: Adventures Under the Sea introduces short vowels, plurals, consonant blends and ancient world facts
Read and swim along with Ariel and Flounder as they explore a sunken boat loaded with treasures. Find out what happens when they're surprised by an unwelcome visitor and their adventure takes an unexpected turn. After the story, play leveled learning activities with Cinderella and Jasmine that help build vocabulary, reading comprehension and phonics skills.

Connect the Tag Reader online to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what your child is learning. Book is for use with the Tag Reading System, not included.


Saturday, January 21, 2012

LeapFrog Letter Discoveries

LeapFrog Letter Discoveries Review



LeapFrog Letter Discoveries Feature

  • Dig into phonics fun with the AlphaPet Explorer
  • This portable learning toy features Scout the puppy as your child’s guide to learning letter names, letter sounds and more
  • Four learning modes extend the fun with games, music and help from Scout
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog

Dig into phonics fun with the AlphaPet Explorer! This portable learning toy features Scout the puppy as your child’s guide to learning letter names, letter sounds and more. Four learning modes extend the fun with letter and phonics games, music and help from Scout! Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.

Learning Skills:
-The alphabet
-Phonics skills
-Fine motor skills

Recommended Age: 2 years and up.

Requires 3 AA Batteries (Included).


Thursday, January 19, 2012

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Go Diego Go!

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Go Diego Go! Review



LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Go Diego Go! Feature

  • Join Diego on missions in the rainforest, desert, and Antarctica as you train to become an Official Animal Rescuer!
  • Use your mathematics skills to zip to the rescue of animals in need.
  • Power through snow banks as you learn about more than/less than.
  • Help baby penguins learn to swim as you dive into addition.
  • Teaches numbers (1-100), skip counting (by 2s, 5s, and 10s), addition, subtraction and matching skills.
Al rescate! Diego is at it again - dodging obstacles as he hang-glides and snowboards to the rescue of animals in need. Explore the landscapes of Latin America while you run, jump and swing from learning numbers to performing addition and subtraction. Collect animals and discover fun facts while becoming an Offical Animal Rescuer. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster TV Learning System (sold separately).


Tuesday, January 17, 2012

LeapFrog Leapster Pink Carrying Case

LeapFrog Leapster Pink Carrying Case Review



LeapFrog Leapster Pink Carrying Case Feature

  • Protect any Leapster 2 or original Leapster learning game system
  • Carrying case also holds up to 4 game cartridges
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Monday, January 16, 2012

LeapFrog My First Book: Good Night Scout

LeapFrog My First Book: Good Night Scout Review



LeapFrog My First Book: Good Night Scout Feature

  • Turn the pages and begin a love of reading with My First Book
  • As children flip through the pages, they learn about how books work, while also getting an introduction to bedtime routines
  • Features more than 30 storylines of audio relating to the book?s art, helping children explore words and their meanings
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
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Sunday, January 15, 2012

LeapFrog Count And Draw

LeapFrog Count And Draw Review



LeapFrog Count And Draw Feature

  • Appropriate for children ages 3 years and up
  • Draw shapes, write numbers, count from 0 to 10 and play early math games
  • Position words such as above and below guide children through fun activities
  • You can even make counting a personal experience by adding in your child's age
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning

Follow the lights. Learn how to draw shapes, write numbers, count from 0 to 10 and play early math games. Position words such as above and below guide children through fun activities. You can even make counting a personal experience by adding in your child's age. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning. Appropriate for children ages 3 years and up.

Features include:

•Appropriate for children ages 3 years and up
•Draw shapes, write numbers, count from 0 to 10 and play early math games
•Position words such as above and below guide children through fun activities
•You can even make counting a personal experience by adding in your child's age
•Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning


Friday, January 13, 2012

LeapFrog My First LeapPad Learning System - Pink

LeapFrog My First LeapPad Learning System - Pink Review



My First LeapPad teaches ABCs, numbers, phonics, pre-reading skills and pre-math skills. Plus, it also plays learning games and musical sing-alongs, engaging preschoolers with words, music and sound effects. Promote reading readiness with this lightweight


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

LeapFrog Leapster Educational Game: The Incredibles

LeapFrog Leapster Educational Game: The Incredibles Review



LeapFrog Leapster Educational Game: The Incredibles Feature

  • Meet the Incredibles and engage in an extraordinary battle of wits and superpowers!
  • The Incredibles has 5 action-packed learning games
  • There's also a collaborative game, where all the superheroes work together to defeat the villain, Syndrome
  • Games include: Math Facts, Spelling, Place Value, Parts of Speech, and The Incredibles Save The Day
  • This Leapster Educational Game teaches spelling, grammar, math and problem solving
The Incredibles


Sunday, January 8, 2012

LeapFrog Tag Junior Book Explorer

LeapFrog Tag Junior Book Explorer Review



LeapFrog Tag Junior Book Explorer Feature

  • Set the stage for reading. The Tag Junior book pal encourages toddlers to explore while helping build confidence with books
  • Each Tag Junior board book introduces a different preschool skills
  • Open-ended questions and fun sound effects encourage children to take charge
  • Download audio for your child's books, and keep up to 5 at a time on your book pal
  • See your child's progress through the online LeapFrog Learning Path, and get printable activities to expand the learning
  • As they touch any part of any page to bring words, pictures or activities to life
  • Preschool skills such as the alphabet, counting or social playthrough 24 playful, book-based activities and more than 130 audio responses
Foster a lifelong love for reading at an early age with the LeapFrog Tag Junior Reading system. This unique reading system encourages toddlers to engage with books through music, appealing sound effects, and open-ended questions. Designed for toddlers ages two through four, the LeapFrog Tag Junior Reading system uses the touch technology to allow toddlers to interact and explore the pages of the book with a touch of the Tag Junior Book Pal. Each Tag Junior Activity book teaches a different age-appropriate skill such as sharing, counting numbers, or learning the alphabet. The Tag Junior Reading system includes one board book, and the Tag Junior Book Pal can hold audio for up to five books.

Tag Junior Book Pal
    Ages: 2 to 4 years

    Requires:
  • 2 "AAA" batteries (not included)
What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Educational factor:
Novelty factor:

The Good: Entertains toddlers while helping them learn age-appropriate skills.

The Challenging: We wish the Tag Junior Book Pal was waterproof.

In a Nutshell: Fosters love for books and learning through interactive songs, sound effects, and open-ended questions.


Designed for toddlers, this interactive reading system is full of fun and educational activities. View larger.


The reading system can store up to 5 books, which are available for download from the LeapFrog web site. View larger.

Fun, Easy-to-hold Design
The LeapFrog Tag Junior Book Pal's quirky shape and animal-like appearance attracts a toddler's attention. The large knob design makes it easy for toddlers to hold it in their tiny hands. With its durable exterior, the Book Pal can withstand a toddler's rambunctious use over many years and is easy to clean with a damp cloth. The Book Pal's optical reader is cleverly tucked into the bottom portion so that fingers cannot touch the sensor. And it's simple to dust using a cotton swab. The batteries and USB port are safely stored behind a compartment that closes securely with a screw.

An additional safety feature is the battery guard strap that firmly holds the batteries in place. A volume control button with low or high settings is located above the speakers on the front side of the Book Pal, while a conveniently placed on/off button is on the side. The speakers provide good, clear sound with little distortion. As a battery-saving feature, the Book Pal will turn off automatically after a period of inactivity.

The Tag Junior Reading system comes with one Activity Storybook. Its colorful illustrations and interesting narrative will appeal to young children while the thick, durable board book construction is made to last.

Advice for parents: keep food and beverages away from Tag Junior Book Pal as any spills could cause it to malfunction.

Exploration with Every Touch
The Tag Junior Reading System can engage toddlers for hours. By simply touching the Book Pal to a Tag Junior Book, children hear one of 130 responses or 24 book-based play activities. The responses can be songs, interesting sound effects, open-ended questions, amusing sentences, or reading aloud the text. Children can spend hours playing and exploring the different responses on every corner of the book. In many cases, they'll hear different responses when they touch the same spot in a book. The variety and randomness of the responses will keep their interest and initiate exploring the book over and over again.

Store up to Five Books
It's easy to use the LeapFrog Connect application that allows you to download audio to the Tag Junior Book Pal by connecting the USB cable (included) to a computer. Each book is centered on an important skill for toddlers to learn. Parents can print activity sheets, such as coloring pages, from the LeapFrog Connect site for additional activities and learning. You can also personalize the Tag Junior Reading System with your child's name so the Book Pal will incorporate his/her name into its greeting and farewell phrases.

In order to download the Book Pal's audio feature, you will need a computer that has 256MB of RAM and 300MB of free disk space. The download process is straightforward and the additional resources on the LeapFrog connect site are well worth it.

What's in the Box
One LeapFrog Junior Book Pal, one Leap Frog Tag Junior book, Instruction book, USB cable.


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