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LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum, Imagicards and Word Whammer Build Literacy for Life

September 28, 2015 by Kathryn 25 Comments

I remember when my oldest son was about six months old and it occurred to me that he didn’t really have any baby toys. He had stuffed animals and a few rattles, but nothing interactive with buttons and music. I made a trip to the local store and found a toy that I could hang on the crib with handy rubber straps. Featuring a butterfly, caterpillar and ladybug, it had music, sound effects and talking characters. Zackary absolutely loved it.

That toy was a LeapFrog toy and though I didn’t know it at the time, that was when we took the first step to becoming a LeapFrog family. In the years that followed, my boys have learned and played with countless LeapFrog infant and toddler toys, the Leapster Explorer, the Tag Reading System and every single LeapPad tablet.

leapfrog leappad platinum imagicards word whammer

Needless to say, I was thrilled when I was chosen as a member of the LeapFrog Mom Squad, since it would mean even more chances to experience the toys my boys have loved since they were babies. And sure enough, my very first LeapFrog package was one that had my youngest son Benjamin in paradise! Even better, these newest toys from LeapFrog are the perfect choice for building literacy skills, something my Grade 1 boy is going to be doing a lot of this year!

The LeapFrog Word Whammer was the first toy we tried, and Benjamin couldn’t get enough of playing with this innovative device once I had it out of the package. The device has three different games and five learning levels to encourage letter recognition and build spelling skills. By twisting the handle and then pushing it it, kids choose the correct letter needed for matching games or spelling words…all with a fun carnival theme! It was the perfect way for my budding reader to start understanding the relationship between letters and how words are formed. And Benjamin loved using the tickets he earned to buy accessories for the animals in the carnival!

benjamin and leapfrog word whammer

Next up was a device that I was as excited about as my son…the brand new LeapPad Platinum and Imagicards! We already own a LeapPad Ultra and Benjamin has a large collection of games for the device, so I was happy that the cartridges still worked in the new LeapPad Platinum. Like the Ultra, the new LeapPad Platinum also features access to a huge online library of downloadable games, eBooks, videos and more. And with Wi-Fi access, two cameras, a video recorder, a rechargeable battery and kid-tough durability, it’s the perfect first tablet for kids and a great educational choice as well.

But what makes the LeapPad Platinum extra special is its new gaming option: LeapFrog Imagicards! These cards are activated with the LeapPad Platinum camera to unlock new games and characters on the tablet. Snapping selfies with his favourite characters and playing the online games is something that kept my son busy for hours. And I was happy to see it, since the games build reading and math skills!

leapfrog imagicards

But the best part is that the cards can be used offline to play learning games too! Benjamin is working hard at his reading this year, so the Letter Factory Adventures Imagicards were right at his level. He enjoyed sitting down with me to spell out words with me and it was a great way for us to spend some quality time together too. Of course, knowing my son was learning as we played was a great bonus! Even my oldest son Zackary had fun with the cards since the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Imagicards teach him new math!

Just as the LeapPad Platinum is backwards compatible with Benjamin’s other LeapPad games, the Imagicards are backwards compatible with other LeapPad tablets too! One of the many things that I’ve always loved about LeapFrog is that the company doesn’t make every new model of its products proprietary. Ensuring that kids can learn, whether with new games or with the ones they already have, is always the company’s main motivation when new gaming systems are released!

I’ve already seen my son’s letter and word recognition improve in the few weeks that he’s been playing with the LeapPad Platinum, LeapFrog Imagicards and Word Whammer. And since literacy is something that I believe is a key cornerstone to eventual educational excellence, I couldn’t be happier with these new toys. From preschool early learning concepts to more complex mathematical skills, LeapFrog is a master at making learning fun. Check out these great new literacy-building products for yourself and help your child develop a love of reading in a very fun way!

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    October 2, 2015 at 9:02 am

    I love products from Leapfrog, kids love them and they are educational too.

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  2. heidi c. says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    My little guys love their LeapPad. I sure they will want the upgrade.

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  3. Karla Sceviour says

    October 7, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Leapfrog has a lot of great products for kids,,my son enjoyed all their products when he was small.

    Reply
  4. Julie F says

    October 7, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Leapfrog have some amazing products and they all help kids learn!

    Reply
  5. kathy downey says

    October 7, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    I love Leapfrog, its a great educational toy and the kids enjoy it very much

    Reply
  6. sarah sar says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    We bought so many Leapfrog products for the kids growing up. They are always coming out with amazing learning tools!

    Reply
  7. nicolthepickle says

    October 8, 2015 at 3:58 am

    I’m been looking for something to help my kids with words. Thanks for the information.

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  8. Cheryl says

    October 8, 2015 at 5:31 am

    Looks like great toys our kids would love 🙂

    Reply
  9. Holly MacRitchie says

    October 8, 2015 at 7:52 am

    My niece has one of these, and we play together. There are so many educational games!

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  10. jan says

    October 8, 2015 at 10:48 am

    You can always trust Leapfrog. Such great products.

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  11. Stephanie LaPlante says

    October 8, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Leapfrog is always coming out with awesome products. Fun way of learning.

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  12. valerie says

    October 8, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Leapfrog is so wonderful for the kids

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  13. Wanda Tracey says

    October 9, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    The products from Leapfrog are awesome.I have a lot of grandchiildren and they all love these toys! hey are tuff and uniquely entertaining.

    Reply
  14. Jamie hall says

    October 10, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Leapfrog makes amazing toys

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  15. Leah says

    October 11, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    Leapfrog toys are great! I’m waiting until my nephew is a year older or so and then I’m going to get him some nice stuff from them for his birthday or Christmas!

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  16. Kay says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    I’m considering getting this for my granddaughters for holiday gifts.

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  17. Key says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Leapfrog products are great and can help a child learn. It sounds like your son is really enjoying them.

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  18. Doris H says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:11 am

    I love the educational learning that their products provide.

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  19. angela m says

    October 16, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I love Leapfrog products, they are always educational and fun

    Reply
  20. kristine ewald says

    October 16, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    What a great toy for kdis!

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  21. Suzy Adams says

    October 18, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Anything that encourages literacy skills is a boon. Different things work for different kids so variety is good.

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  22. maleficent m says

    October 19, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    this is so great for kids. I wish they had these when I was younger.

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  23. Florence C says

    October 20, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Leap frog has wonderful learning toys.

    Reply
  24. salexis says

    October 21, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Nice to see the new leapfrog toys available now!

    Reply
  25. Wanda Bergman says

    October 21, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Leap Frog has such a great reputation and I think any child would enjoy this package.

    Reply

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