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LeapFrog Learning Toys
LeapFrog's fresh, engaging, learning products are wildly popular because because they inspire, teach, and delight kids. We've rounded up some great products to help your child get a head start - make that a Leap Start. Learning has never been so much fun!<br><br>
Buckyballs
Nowadays, it seems like we could all use a way to relieve stress, even if it's just for a few minutes. Buckyballs are a great gift for anyone that needs to de-stress a bit. The 216 rare-earth magnetic balls snap together and break apart to create all kinds of geometric configurations, puzzles and shapes. The hardest part for any gift recipient will be tearing his or herself away from them to get back to... more
LEGO Taj Mahal Set
Who needs to see the Taj Mahal in person when you can just build it out of LEGOs? This LEGO Taj Mahal Set comes with nearly 6,000 pieces and features advanced building techniques, and realistic color and architectural details. The base, minarets, domes, finials, arches and stairs are all made out of LEGOs. The finished piece measures 20 inches wide and over 16 inches tall. It's suitable for kids 14 and up, but it's... more
Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney
With its colorful illustrations and story, Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney, is the perfect way to explain to your little ones the importance of celebrating the Fourth of July. The story shows a day in the life of Jenny as she rides her bike through her town and sees everyone celebrating the in their own special way. The book also includes information about the first Fourth of July, first U.S. flag, and other... more
Curiosity Kits Pottery Wheel
By the time their kids hit middle school, most parents have a misshapen clay bowl or figurine somewhere at home that was made in crafts class or at summer camp. If, however, your little genius brought home a piece of art you show to all your friends, you can help the budding artist further explore his or her creative side with the Curiosity Kits Pottery Wheel. It has clay, paint, and brushes in addition... more
LeapFrog Tag Reading System
Check out the latest LeapFrog invention: The LeapFrog Tag. Designed for kids ages 4-8, the Tag is a touch-and-talk learning toy that develops kids' reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, word recognition, and other important skills. That thing that looks like a pen is part camera and part speaker. Not sure what that word is? Touch the word and the "pen" will tell you. The Tag ships next week but is available for preorder now. There... more
50 Years of LEGO Bricks
Happy Birthday to the LEGO brick, which turns 50 years old this month. The word "Lego" comes from the Danish "leg godt," which means "play well." It's the company's name and also its motto. We're happy to hear LEGOs are still selling well, despite the popularity of electronic and virtual toys. With LEGOs you can create almost anything. We particularly love the LEGO videos that act out Eddie Izzard skits.
Discovery Amazing Money Jar Bank
New Year's Resolution #56: Save money. This money jar will help. Unlike that glass jar overflowing with pennies in the corner of your bedroom, this money jar tells you how much money it's holding. It recognizes the value of each (American) coin you put in, and provides a running total on its LCD display, thus encouraging kids (and adults) to save money. One happy user says "I bought this for myself, and I love... more
Fisher-Price Smart Cycle
There are 3 key ingredients to a really successful educational toy: It must be electronic, it must plug into a TV, and it must use TV characters (Dora, Diego, Barbie, SpongeBob) to teach the lessons. The new Fisher-Price Smart Cycle has all 3 ingredients plus a 4th: It makes kids ages 3-6 pedal to guide their characters through spelling, counting, and problem-solving games. Kids can even race the clock, each other, and the cars... more
LeapFrog ClickStart My First Computer
Give your toddler a fun introduction to the world of technology with the LeapFrog ClickStart My First Computer. Designed for kids ages 3-6, the ClickStart comes with a child-friendly wireless keyboard, plug-and-play console, and child-sized mouse. The big colored buttons help kids learn basic keystrokes, and the 4 included educational games teach letters, numbers, colors, shapes, counting, phonics, and more. The "monitor" is your TV, so kids can see their work on the big... more
Hot Wheels Radar Gun
How fast are your Hot Wheels? How fast is your dog? How fast do your coworkers leave the office at 5:00? Just aim and pull the trigger on this Hot Wheels Radar Gun and all these speed questions will be answered on a digital LED screen that shows speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. The radar gun can measure objects moving toward or away from you. More radar guns.
