LeapFrog iQuest Handheld Expandable Study System with BONUS Starter Reviews

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I purchased this for my 5th grade daughter who was having problems in Science. Prior to the purchase she had a D average in Science. After purchasing this product her grade climbed to a high B Average. This product is very easy to use! Highly recommend it!

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I got this exact iquest for Christmas last year and it is SOOO cool! It has a cauculator, a planner, and more! There are actually ALOT of textbook choices on the cartridges. I'm in 6th grade so I own the math, social studies, and science cartridges grades 6-8 and ALL of them have my text books. Over all, iquest ROCKS!

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I am going to college w/a major in secondary social studies. I bought this to help study for the certification test and was pleasantly surprised by how much fun it is!

I think I may even incorporate this tool into a classroom lesson for bonus points...

The dictionary is nice, there is a fun anagram game, chapter quizzes, pop quizzes, a calculator and several other good features.

I paid thirteen dollars for this on clearance, but would probably try to find it used rather than pay fifty online. Some of the newer models may feature a helpful backlight, but my model doesn't...

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My daughter really loves her iQuest! She takes it everywhere with her. She uses almost every function every day.

The iQuest is great for studying while your child feels as if he/she is playing a game. My daughter studies what she learned in school every night with her iQuest by choosing her school textbook from the list. Sometimes we play the games together.

The only problem is that there is no backlight and no attachable light, so my daughter always has to be in a well-lit room to use this interesting gadget. Unless you choose to ride in the car with the light on, your child may want to pack a gameboy as well :)

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This is a awesome little handheld. My daughter is 9 and I bought it for her with the thought of it being too advanced for her. It actually challenges her but she learns from it. She already pulled her grades up and now went from B's to A's and reading a C to and A. WOW. I even get on it and brush up on my math. It not only quizes but goes back to review what they miss (or I miss)and helps them understand. Now my little one that is 7 is using it. She gets on and reads what the questions and tries to do them. I have not bought one cartridge since we bought it a month ago. They are still enjoying it.

Buy LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Reading with Phonics

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I have a very advanced pre-k reader, and so I got this game as a challange to his 3 letter words that his class is on. He LOVES THIS GAME, addicted to it. It taught him pretty complicated phonic rules (ones that I didn't quite know how to teach him) like the silent 'E' @ the end, or the 2 vowels together, or even the simple identifing of vowels. THis game taught it to him in a way that he never even questioned about it. By the end of pre-k, while the other kids are still on 2 & 3 letter words, he has learned the tools to read anything, I mean even the longest of words. He even won the medal for best reader of his class. I reccommend this game even for kindergarden or even 1st grade. He's reading at a 2nd grade level. I didn't play the game myself (unlike the other games I usually do) but he LOVES it and it really worked.

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Both my son and daughter have enjoyed this game. They learned their letters with the Letters on the Loose game. This is a great next step. My daughter is a first grader and has no problem playing this game on her own.

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My 6 yr.old is learning the grammar rule about the silent e when to use it and how it changes the sound of the word and the meaning. she is learning to read with the story and loves the games, they focus on helping the child use their skills with: memory, attention to detail, concentration and much more all with fun games and in a way that she does not see the work it takes to win the game. I love it and so does she! that is all I have to say.

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this is a great learning tool it teaches words and how to use them in many different ways.And helps along with the story and plays games my girls love this .

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I bought what I thought was an interactive BOOK as it was described. I received a small cartridge looking thing but NO BOOK. As I live in Europe and have done so for the last ten years and only recently adopted a 4 year old boy, I had no idea that what I was buying would require another piece of machinary or equipment. As I had it shipped to my brother's house in the states and then only received it a couple of months later when my mom came for a visit, it was too late to return it. So it is completely unusable and was a waste of my money. I feel that the information provided on the internet should clearly indicate that in order to read this virtual "book" one requires a another piece of equipment.

Weather: Kid-drawn Bulletin Board Set Review

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My nephew is 6 and loves the weather. His favorite "job" in kindergarten is to be the meteorologist for the week. They track how many days are rainy, sunny, etc. For his birthday, we gave him this gift, and it was his favorite birthday gift. Now he can do be the meteorologist at home too! They might get it laminated so that it will last longer.

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Reviews of PLAYFUL PATTERNS DESIGN ACTIVITY - Discovery Toys

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Our two daughters 2 and 4 enjoy playing with these shapes and making designs and patterns. It shows them basic math concepts through play. you have 1/4 squares which two become half then two halves equal one big square....etc...We have lots of fun with them. Of course we supervise our 2 yr old with the foam pieces. It is too bad that this is becoming a hard to find toy. Discovery toys hopefully is not discontinuing this product. It is a great learning game.

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I looked around at several pattern blocks. I decided to spend the extra money on this set per another reviewer's recommendation. The foam is nice because it prevents the blocks from moving around too much. There are also varying levels of cards. I bought this for my 2.5 year old sun and the beginner cards that show you where to put the shapes are perfect for his skill level. It was worth the extra money as this pattern block set will grow with my son.

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Five stars for the idea, but four for the design. The foam pieces are very light and can be moved/misplaced easily with little fingers while she is putting a pattern together. A bit frustrating trying to fix the pattern almost every time you put a new piece on it.

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I found out about this toy at an event our family attended. Another family brought this for their kids and my 3 year-old son spent the whole day playing with their kids and this set. It has cards with pictures on it broken down into shapes. The kids place the foam shapes over the card in the right places to create the picture. The best part: it has my son looking at shapes everywhere! Suddenly he's telling me that the light is a circle and the TV is a rectangle and the picture is a square... And the addition cards that come with the set are so great. After about 10 minutes of playing with them, he announced to me: "mommy, 2 semi-circles make a circle! And 2 triangles make a square!" This set is well worth the money and is getting tons of use in our house. I highly recommend!!

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I bought this at a thrift shop for my first grade class. I took it home one day and my 2 and a half year old found it and asked to play with it. My 2 and a half year old and 21 month old son can both play with this toy. They can identify the shapes (my 2 year old can recognize a parallelogram!), and place the shapes in the correct spaces. I love the way the cards build up the skills for the child. My sons especially love the beginning cards which sort the foam pieces by shape and then teach how to combine different shapes to make new shapes. IT teaches such wonderful math and spacial skills. I only wish I had a complete set, but since I bought it used, we're missing some of the cards. I'm currently watching my 21 month old make a train with the pattern blocks. I definitely recommend this toy!

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My daughter loves this case. It works well and has a lot of protection if my little girl would drop it. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is deaf in her left ear. The way the sound is brought to the front is really good for her. I've never seen another case that projected the sound so well.

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Review of VTech - V.Smile Baby - A Day On The Farm

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My niece and my son have enjoyed playing with this so far. We have not had it too long, but the animals are cute and it seems to hold their attention-which is saying something for my niece who just turned three.

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I have a hyper 2 yr old son and this keeps his attention for at least 30 mins at a time. He loves playing "His" games. He loves that the "A day on the farm" has all of the farm animals that he loves, especially the horse. It teaches colors, shapes, numbers... We just LOVE it. Yes, I would buy again, in fact I have bought 4 games for this system and love them all. I give it an overall A+!!

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This product is nice. My son is mentally retarded and he loves it. He is seven years old but he is developmentally toddler stage. I play it with him hand over hand so he learns the cause and effect and all the components that goes with it. The animation is something to be desired. It's a little low budget I think.

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I expected the quality from vtech to be higher. The games are very cheaply made and the graphics are nothing compared to todays norms and expectations. That was a little disappointing

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Purchased before I fully reviewed what it was we were given, received console as a garage-sale gift. Okay for the price, but not something we'll keep for long.

Reviews of Hape Mini Maracas

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Fun product that babies love. Stylish, durable, cute, fun, colorful, and i really like this brand. Highly suggested for a kids present

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I purchased these for my 9 month old and she really like to shake these. They fit her hand just right and make noise that keeps her entertained but never loud enough to be annoying. You get two. We keep one at my house and one at grandmas!

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I bought these as a new toy before a long car trip with 8 m.o. and shes loved them. She's had them a couple of months now and still loves to shake them and bang them together.

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Easy for baby to hold and chew on. They make a nice sound, not too loud. They're lightweight and won't hurt if dropped. Easy to tie on stroller or car seat.

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Love these and other Hape musical toys. The packaging on these maracas was not up to the same standards of all of the other Hape items I have received, missing outer plastic seal wrap. Other than that they are great.

My First LeapPad Book: Jay Jay High-Flying Adventures Reviews

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My kids 2 & 4 like this leap book. We are not especially JayJay fans, but I was really pleased with the content of this book. It has some really neat stuff to learn about in it...not just the ABC's and 123's. Its content includes many science themes like Animals,Dinosaurs, Planets and Solar system, Landforms, Seasons and weather, as well as simply learning what goes on in the Day and Nightime or what to wear for different weather. The main story focuses on a butterfly named Breezy that is flying south. I was pleased with the different content that it provided, it was a nice change from the typical abc's. You don't have to be a JayJay fan to enjoy this one, but Science is the main theme here so if you are looking for abc's and 123's...you wont find that. I gave it 4 stars for durability simply because its paper, and it can get worn.

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I am such a major fan of PBS and all the programming they share especially for children. When I saw that LeapPad for preschoolers offere one with Jay Jay from the hit show Jay Jay the Jet Plane I pulled out my credit card. They are few choices in our local stores for these books for the My First LeapPad version of the educational toys. I say if you can get it-grab it! The morals to the stories are one's my son Evan who is only 2 retains from day to day

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This book/disk has multiple layers of learning that is fun for our 4 year-old. He is currently investigating the easy level. We see this activity book lasting a long time as he discovers the many "layers" of activities.

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Nice book and it keeps my little boy keeps busy following the story and games

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My just two year old grandson has been a Jay Jay super fan for about three months. I just got him the LeapPad Jay Jay book and he spent one complete day memorizing it. It's hard to believe.

Reviews of LeapFrog Tag Storage Case

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The cheap plastic container think of the translucent plastic of which milk gallons are made, only thicker has a partition for the Tag Reader and sufficient room to fit up to 6 books.

The hinges consist of 3 strips of clear plastic that are glued to the top half and the bottom half of the case. When opening the case you should not force the top half beyond 90 degrees or the hinges are likely to break this is what earns this item the one star for 'durability'.

The front is locked with 2 rather loose green plastic clamps. You must be careful when closing the case or they may end up inside the plastic handle instead of outside and they could bend or break.

My advice: you may be better off with a generic (zippered) 8"x10" case for your Tag Reader and its books. If you do decide to buy this one, do not let your kid handle it or it may not last for long.

A warning states that this product should not be used by children under 3 because of a 'hazardous pinch point when closing lid'.

Made in China.

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If you buy the Tag system, I recommend getting this case, it's got a spot for everything you need and holds a lot of the books, so everything is in one place. A huge help! And it protects all the books and pens very well.

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I bought this case for my daughter once I got tired of looking at her books and reader scattered over her desk. She also likes to take her Tag with her sometimes when we're on the go and it was always difficult for her to try to juggle the reader and the books.

While you could purchase almost any plastic case to keep the books organized, the advantage to this one is the molded slot that holds the reader itself. Once the case is closed, the Tag is secure and I no longer worry about her dropped it on the pavement and breaking it. The case also holds several books neatly and it's very convenient for my daughter to have all of her Tag gear in one place. It also means that she can bring a greater variety of books along with her on trips and as she tends to get very involved in the stories and games, this is a lifesaver for me when I need to run a boring errand as I know she'll be well distracted.

My only real complaint about the case is that it doesn't accommodate the large boards such as the Super Speller. It would have been nice to have the option of carrying this as well and being able to store it would help ensure that the letters on the board don't fall off and get lost. Still, I'm glad that I bought this case rather than just any plastic case. I feel it was well-worth the money because it does protect the Tag. Replacing that would cost considerably more than paying for the case.

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This is a really cheap case.

The material is that of a milk jug.

The hinges on my model aren't glued but rather have three "tabs" on each hinge that snap into place.

Unfortunately this is where durability is an issue.

I opened and closed it four times and each time I was holding two pieces in my hand.

This is without anything in it!

I think an inexpensive netbook bag would be a better solution.

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I really like this product. The idea is good. It keeps the pen nice and safe when not in use. But the case has seperated several times. They are just snapped in, not really tightly locked. I think they should just make this case for the pen. I like the fact that I can keep the Tag books seperate from the others though. It keeps things simple when looking for something specific. But once you get more than 6 books, you either need another case, or find another contracption all together for them.

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I was extremely disappointed in the amount of money I spent for this toy. I live it and so does my 7 month old but in reality it's only worth maybe $30 and no more than that.

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Reviews of GeoCentral Excavation Dig Kit - Treasures Of The Earth

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I just gave this to my 6 year old daughter for her birthday yesterday. It was the first gift she wanted to "play" with. She chose to start in the center and chipped away at the volcano. She worked diligently and excavated 3 rocks in about 1 and 1/2 hours. At bedtime she protested stopping to go to sleep. First thing in the AM she was back digging and found 2 more rocks. To say she loves it is an understatement. She's always loved collecting rocks she finds laying about, but this has an added excitement of digging and searching for the reward. She's very proud of herself after her hard work produces the stone. Also, she's enjoying learning about the layers of the earth and the different types of rocks of how they form. It definitely requires adult help for her age. It was hard for her to use the included wood stick to break apart the chalk like plaster. We ended up giving her a small flat head screw driver to use and it worked much better. However, when she was close to a stone we went back to the stick because we didn't want to chance damaging the stone. She tired kind of quick, so we stepped in to dig and quickly found out ourselves how tiring it is on the hand/wrist. After a few breaks she wanted to dig again. This is a great idea!

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I got this for my almost-5-yr-old son for Christmas, and he LOOOOVED it! It took him quite awhile to excavate all 12 of the rocks, so it was great for me to have something for him to focus so much time on, and he absolutely had a blast doing so. Each rock he uncovered was a new burst of excitement. Pretty messy, of course, so I would recommend it for outside, or if inside, put a sheet of newspaper down under your kiddo's work area, and you're good to go!

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I ordered this item for my 5 year old nephew. He LOVED it!!! He and his dad quickly went out and set about 'excavating'! The gems inside were fairly large (much larger than other kits his friends have had). A great kit to do with your dad! Arrived in very timely manner and in great condition! Thanks!

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I ordered this as a gift when my daughter was doing geology in her science class. Unfortunately, I neglected to check the box to see if everything that's supposed to be included was actually present before handing it to her. We received just the rock mass, nothing else. No stickers, no display tray, no tools, nada. Thankfully, I was able to find a small screwdriver to use as the digging tool and we confiscated a paintbrush from another craft and she was off. I figured it was a good lesson in how to make do when something goes unexpectedly awry. This is a very, very dusty project and messy and I agree with everyone who says that it's best to use this outside. I like the idea of the project, she's been chipping away at the thing for hours and is quite excited with every discovery. Unfortunately, their product control leaves something to be desired. I'd recommend it but make sure you double check that everything's there before handing it to child.

Edit: After completely destroying the mass, we ended up being 1 rock short. My daughter had a great time with this project, but I do wish quality control was a bit better.

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My son got this for Christmas. He loves rocks, and digging for them was great fun. The only BIG problem was that is was horribly DUSTY. My son had to wear sunglasses and a mask. He was covered in dust and it was EVERYWHERE. If this was done outside it would be perfect!!

Carson-Dellosa Publishing U.S States and Capitals Review

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At the beginning of the year, our daughter's 5th grade teacher said they would need to learn the states, capitals, and locations on a map. We found these cards on Amazon and let our daughter play with them.

There are two sets of cards:

SET 1: Front Solid shape of a state with a star where the capital is, along with an arrow pointing to the state's location on the US map. Back state name, abbreviation, and capital city.

SET 2: Front State name, shape, star for the capital, and flag. Back State name, abbreviation, capital, nickname(s), state bird, state flower, state tree, statehood date, fun fact.

These cards have been useful. The class is learning a region at a time (northeast, southeast, etc.) so our daughter pulls out the cards she wants to study with. Then we can quiz her on them before the test.

We also used them for a game once during a play date with 4 girls from different schools, all in the 5th grade. They teamed up and I showed them a state, and they had to name the capital. Each team got a sticker for getting it right, and if they got it wrong, the next team could "steal" it with the correct answer. Instead of focusing too much on wrong answers, we also tried making up ways to remember the capitals, such as MONTpelier, VerMONT, and TRENTON plays basketball and needs a NEW JERSEY.

There are also fact cards for the US territories and one for Washington, DC.

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These flashcards are by far the best on the market. I like that they not only include the important information for each state, they also show on the map where each state is located. They are also brightly colored and have a nice, sturdy box.

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My kiddos already knew most of their states, but this was a nice supplement to their studies. They quizzed each other with these flashcards and had loads of fun learning. Well worth the purchase.

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I used these flash cards with my nine year old granddaughter. We had fun as she worked on the shapes and capitals.

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Great teaching tool. Working on states with my daughter by region and I love that it shows the location of the state on the map. Not too much information like others I've seen. My goal was to get something simple to teach my daughter her states and then each state capital. Fun and easy to use and I'm learning them along with her my geography has always been horrible.

Wooden Shape Board Review

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It's a great toy! Good quality, good size, good color and shape. Made in Thailand (I'm crazy about "made in China" toys). The size is 7.5" x 7.5". The smallest figure is 1.5" and the largest is 2.3/4". My daughter 20 month years old love it. I planned to buy HABA shape board, but after research I decided to buy Voila. I'm very happy with this purchase.

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This is a great educational game/toy for kids exploring shapes! I wish the single shapes you place the cardboard cards on was laminated. I am not sure if it is and it's just really lite but trying our best, b/c we only get this out when we work on it together, that the single pieces wont get bent. I am considering taking it to the teaching store to get it laminated again. If so this product would last a lot longer. Either way it's a great product and I think he will enjoy it more exploring this game again when he's 3.

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