Tag: Kids

  • Mega LeapFrog Giveaway

    Mega LeapFrog Giveaway

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    So. I’ve talked about the LeapFrog LeapBand, which encourages kids to be active. And I’ve talked about LeapFrog LeapTV, which also pairs activity with education via a console gaming system. I have not yet shared with you the LeapFrog LeapPad 3, but it is the latest iteration of LeapFrog’s handheld gaming units. It’s a bit…

  • LeapTV Gaming Console for Kids [Review]

    LeapTV Gaming Console for Kids [Review]

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          Most of us with young kids are familiar with LeapFrog’s handheld educational gaming units. Maybe it’s a LeapPad, maybe a Leapster Explorer. Either way, the LeapFrog LeapTV console system was a bit of a surprise. In face, when they asked if I wanted to review out LeapTV, I don’t know what I…

  • Choosing Great Apps and E-books for Learning to Read

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    Apps and e-books are great ways to help kids learn to ready independently. They can help build confidence, as well as learn new vocabulary. Here are some quick tips for picking quality apps and e-books:

  • LeapFrog Leapband Review

    LeapFrog Leapband Review

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    This past winter, I visited LeapFrog to learn more about their corporate philosophy, their design process, and their commitment to education. I’m not sure what I expected, but this industrial space adorned with leaf canopies from IKEA wasn’t quite it.  It was clear that the company had embraced their playful side! At the time, John…

  • Verizon Innovative App Challenge Asks Kids to Dream Big

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    The Verizon Foundation has just announced the 2015 Innovative App Challenge. Middle and high school students are invited to form teams of 5-7 students with a faculty advisor and to dream up an app concept in one of three areas: Education, Healthcare, or Sustainability. Teams will submit their concepts online via video and essay questions.…

  • A Family-Friendly Review of Disney Infinity

    A Family-Friendly Review of Disney Infinity

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    A family-focused review on Disney Infinity from Disney Interactive. Is it fun? Will your kids enjoy it? Can you play as a family? We’ll let you know.

  • Monsters University Storybook Deluxe App Review

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    Do you have career aspirations to be a Scarer? Always wanted a job at Monsters, Inc.? Well, then, you’re in luck. Disney Digital Books invites you to enroll at Monsters University in their new app Monsters University Storybook Deluxe for iOS. Start out by taking a picture and making your own custom student ID. Will…

  • Microsoft Stores as Community Spaces

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    You may have seen a Microsoft store in your community and I’m sure you wouldn’t be surprised to learn that they sell a wide range of computers, tablets, phones, video games, and accessories. When I was asked to attend a webinar and visit a Microsoft store by The Motherhood, I’m not sure what I expected.…

  • Harry Potter-Style Magical Training with Wonderbook: Book of Spells–A Review

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    If you know your Wingardium Leviosa from your Expelliarmus, and you’ve been waiting for your invitation to Hogwarts, I’ve got some good news for you. The Wonderbook: Book of Spells for the PlayStation with Move gives you a chance to grab a wand and learn your spell casting. Right in your own living room.

  • Sifteo Cubes Review

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    The new Sifteo Cubes are out and they are amazing. If you haven’t experienced Sifteo, it’s a bit tricky to explain. It’s a gaming system comprised of individual cubes that talk to each other and have motion sensing and touch screens. You play games by tilting, turning, and rearranging the cubes, creating a wonderful tactile…