Christmas is coming fast and if you are like me, you are wondering what can I get my child that they can get the most use out of, is fun, educational, innovative, multifunctional, offers photo and video, and much more?
What better toy and gift idea than with LeapFrog Learning Products. I had one of the most AMAZING experiences (well my kids did too). I was given the chance to host a LeapFrog “Learn, Create, Share” Party. I am not sure if I was more excited or if Alyssa was (her brother was pretty excited too)
I can easily say it wasn’t hard to get kids excited to come and try LeapFrog Products with us nor was it hard to get them to eagerly want each of the products I showed them. I had several kids want to come over and join us for our party. SO I ended up having a LeapFrog Party and then a few after parties.
~Products we used and demonstrated~
LeapPad:
LeapPad Explorer with Camera: Learning Tablet
About LeapPad:
LeapPad Explorer is a learning tablet made just for kids. It offers endless play with a library of over 100 cartridge games, activities, digital books, flash cards, apps, and camera (both digital and video). This high tech tablet is very kid friendly with it’s touch screen and the ability to turn/twist/or shake for motion style games.
The LeapPad allows kids to gain confidence, support, critical skills, comprehension, be creative, recognition, and new ideas all while having fun.
Features:
- Built in Camera and video recorder. Add effects using 10 different tools that include smudge, stamp, stretch, swirl, and more. Video recorder comes with sound. LeapPad Explorer allows kids to take more than 30,000 photos or take 120 minutes of video.
- Create stories and other creative pieces can be shared with others. Artwork, photos, writing, and videos can be shared on facebook, through email, and for free online at LeapFrog Learning Path.
- Interactive eBooks. Each app is three books in one with different story levels and modes to help optimize and support your child’s reading development. Kids are able to see the text change as they progress and improve their reading skills.
- Touch Screen: Touch screen can be utilized with the touch of a finger or with a stylus (stylus is provided).
- Motion based sensor: Can be used for learning games, with microphone to record stories, and more.
- Parental Support: Parents are able to connect the LeapPad Tablet to their computer and update their child’s personal learning path or review regular updates to have the chance to see their child’s results and where they may need support.
What LeapPad comes with:
- 2GB storgage
- Built in Camera & Video Recorder
- USB Cable
- LeapFrog Connect CD & Quickstart Guide
- Extra Stylus with tether
- Ability to download additional apps from internet
LeapFrog Tag Reader:
Tag Reader is one of the #1 selling reading systems. With the touch of a interactive reading pen, children are able to engage, gain confidence, build vocabulary, acquire reading skills and reading comprehension.
There are no cartridges, audio books are easy to download, there are a large selection of books/games/maps to choose from, and parents have the ability to check child’s progress and time spent when visiting leapfrog.com/learningpath.
Key skills developed with Tag Reader:
- Listening and Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Phonics Skills
- Word Recognition
- Book & Print Basics
- Phonological Awareness
Party Time From the beginning:
We invited several of my daughter’s friends ranging in ages from 5-7. We even had brothers show up as well. The party started off with a few refreshments that consisted of Frog Pizza (name we gave it), Frog Cakes (cupcakes with blue green frosting), Frog Skin (chips) and Frog Juice (variety of different juices).
After snacking it was party time.
I had all the LeapFrog Products ready to go. Now the hard part was having over 11 kids and only a few products to demonstrate. OH MY did they all want to have one and take it home.
I decided to start off with showing the kids how to create a story about themselves with the LeapPad. They were so excited about the camera and video. This kept them laughing and busy for a long time.
After sharing with the kids how fabulous the LeapPad is, I was able to show them how to travel the world with the Tag Reader Interactive World Map.
The kids at my Learn, Create, Share party had so much fun and I had such a great response from parents, that I had more lil’ after parties where I let the kids play, explore, and learn with the LeapPad, Tag Reader, and Tag Interactive World Map.
The kids had a blast and the best part was they were learning. The popular response from parents was “I was thinking about getting one of those”, “Can I see that” and “Where can you buy the LeapFrog Products?”.
THANK YOU SO MUCH LeapFrog and MomSelect for such an amazing experience. I can say as a mom of three and educator, LeapFrog Products are EXTREMELY impressive and a must have for kids ages 4-8.
If you are looking for a great gift for your kids this Christmas I HIGHLY recommend Tag Reader, Tag Reader with Interactive World Map, and LeapFrog LeapPad.
For more information on other LeapFrog Learning Products or to find your closest retailer, visit http://shop.leapfrog.com
Where to purchase:
Walmart, LeapFrog.com, Kmart, Target, Amazon, ToysRUs, and more.
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Disclaimer: I received the opportunity to host Learn, Create, Share Party & received free products thanks to LeapFrog, through my affiliation with MomSelect. All thoughts are my own. I was not compensated to publish.
