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I am sure that your kids have been making their Christmas wish lists for weeks, at least ours have. The moment we get those giant catalogs in the mail, the lists begin! My kids are totally tech kids, they love their tablets and electronics. For the most part, I agree with them but do not want my kids enjoying too much screen time with out any educational pieces. This is where LeapFrog comes into play.
Over the years we have bought so many LeapFrog products for both Jude and Teagan. LeapFrog gets us…the kids want some screen time and electronics and mom and dad want some educational fun. Perfect combination! LeapFrog designs and develops innovative, technology-based educational products and related proprietary content and learning toys and learning games.
This year, we were introduced to the LeapStart from Leapfrog. This is really perfect for Teagan, she is jumping into the world of reading and is loving it. Jude, who is 7, is at a 4th grade reading level so she wants to be big like him and read chapter books. I love seeing them enjoying reading and learning!
What is the LeapFrog LeapStart Learning System?
LeapStart(TM) is an Interactive Learning System that gets kids excited about counting, learning to read, problem solving and more through fun, replayable activities. The magic behind LeapStart is a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. The grow-with-me stylus is comfortable for kids of all ages and promotes proper writing grip. The LeapStart library features touch-and-talk games, creative challenges, problem-solving puzzles, math mazes and more for 2-7 year olds with more than 30 activities in every book. Most replayable activities have two levels with more than 50 key skills per level so kids can play and learn at the right level and move up when they’re ready.
What is the LeapFrog LeapStart Learn to Read Set – Volume 1
Learn to Read Volume 1 uses the LeapStart learning system to build reading confidence through six engaging books with leveled learning. As children progress through the series, they’ll read engaging stories with colorful pictures and interactive pages. This Book set encourages children to touch pages, pictures, individual letters and words to help build early reading skills, including short and long vowels. The beginning of each story has a words in this story section to familiarize early readers with words they’ll find in the story, much like the pre-reading activities they’ll find in the classroom. On most pages, they’ll find Say It, Sound It and Spell It icons. Touch an icon and a word on the page to hear each word, listen to the word sounded out or have the word spelled out to hear the letter names.
The entire LeapStart learning system is easy to use and travels easily. It has an easy-grip stylus and requires just two AA batteries to start learning. Both Jude and Teagan have no issues learning and choosing their favorite activity books with no help from us.
Teagan especially loves to read out loud, which is so adorable, so the books that help her read are perfect. Even if she runs through all six books, she isn’t board. With so many activities in easy book this is an item that really does keep her entertained for a long time. Because this is such an interactive educational toy, I do not consider this “screen time”. Of course, that is up to you as a parent.
I would consider this a great gift idea for kids aged 2-7. Even for my son who knows how to read, enjoys sitting down with this learning set to play. Not only is this an interactive toy with ton of activity options but it is a budget friendly toy as well. You are welcome! ha!
Tips:
Don’t forget the batteries!
Connect learning set to your computer for books to play
Keep learning set and activities books in a reusable tote for easy use
The LeapStart is a great road trip item
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
Time to mark one gift off your shopping list. One of my lucky readers will have the chance to win their own LeapFrog LeapStart™ and the Learn to Read Vol. I activity book. Estimated Retail Value = $65.00. To enter this giveaway, please fill out the rafflecopter form below. Giveaway open to all US entries. Leapfrog will be responsible for shipment of prize to the winner.
Is this an educational toy that you will be adding to your shopping list this holiday season? Who on your list would love Leaping into some learning with Leapfrog?
I would be giving it to my grandson who we are just starting to work with more. He'll be going to preschool soon and learning young is fundamental in developing a child's brain.
I would give this to my son. He is just now getting to the age where we can start teaching him. I know this would be beneficial for him and help prepare him for school.
I would love to give this to my 4 year old Sophia for Christmas. She wasn’t able to attend preschool but she loves to learn! This would be great for her.
This is fantastic! I bet Eli would love it and then Zella could use it too!
I would give it to my nephew 🙂
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i would be giving it to my 4 year old daughter for christmas
I will be giving it to my son.
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I would give it to my niece.
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I'll give this to my grandson. He's five and will be starting kindergarten next year.
i would be giving it to my son, he starts Kindergarten next year
i would give this to my grandson
i would be giving it to my 2 sons!
I would be giving this to my daughter! she is learning to read now!
I would love to give this to my 2 sons!
I would give this to my daughter if I won this.
I would give it to my son!
I would be giving it to my grandson who we are just starting to work with more. He'll be going to preschool soon and learning young is fundamental in developing a child's brain.
I would give this to my 5 year old son. I'm trying to get him more interested in learning.
I will give this to my 4 yr old so he can be ready for school this upcoming Fall. 🙂
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My son would love this! Hes in kindergarten.
I would give it to my daughter
I will be giving it to my Niece
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I would love to win for my daughter
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I would give this to my son to help him with reading.
I have a 5 year old daughter who is picking up sight words so she is almost ready to read.
Would love to give this to my nephew.
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I would give this to my little granddaughter.
My little girl who is is getting ready to learn to read!
my daughter would def. get this! Thanks!
My little guy will love this!
I would give this to my son. He is just now getting to the age where we can start teaching him. I know this would be beneficial for him and help prepare him for school.
This would be an educational and fun gift for my niece, Giana. Thanks.
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I would gift this to my grandson — perfect for him.
I would give this to my niece
I am raising 2 granddaughters, I would love to win for them!!
I would give it to my 6 year old daughter.
I will be giving it to my grandson Leoric
I would give it to my daughter!
I would give it to my youngest.
This would be for my daughter, she loves reading and needs the extra practice!
This would be perfect for my little nephew!
My Nephew!! this is so perfect for him!!
I would give this to my nephew.
I would love to give this to my 4 year old Sophia for Christmas. She wasn’t able to attend preschool but she loves to learn! This would be great for her.
My 3 year old great nephew Adiston would love this!
I would give this to my daughter
I would give to my granddaughter
I would be giving this to my daughter, she could really use this!