While I do love the modern and trendy LeapFrog gaming systems and tablets, I have to admit that I’ve always had a special fondness in my heart for the company’s toddler toys. LeapFrog has a special talent for turning pretend play into a learning experience, and the brand new Number Lovin’ Oven and Scout’s Build & Discover Tool set are perfect examples of that.
The LeapFrog Number Lovin’ Oven not only lets kids pretend to cook just like mom and dad, it introduces basic number concepts including counting and fractions. With sixteen different food items to cook, little ones can pretend to make all their favourite treats. And with more than thirty songs and phrases from the talking oven to engage kids, learning to cook is more educational than ever!
My personal favourite feature of the oven is the way it incorporates basic cooking concepts into the number recognition skills that are being taught. Cooking something for a count of five prompts comments about a potential extra-crispy dish, while adjusting the temperature lets kids learn the difference between low, medium and high numbers. Best of all, the little oven is big on personality with plenty of funny phrases and rhymes to keep kids entertained as they learn!
If your child would rather build than bake, then Scout’s Build & Discover Tool Set is another great option for pretend play. Scout’s doghouse is constructed using the five included tools: a wrench, saw, hammer, ruler and screwdriver. When it’s been fully assembled, it serves as storage for the five tools with a convenient carrying handle.
But as kids are building and hammering, they are also able to listen to Scout encourage them on the job as the cheerful puppy helps build colour recognition and counting skills. I especially liked the way that the various nails, screws and bolts on the house were the same colour as the tool they require. The simple colour matching activity is a perfect example of learning through play!
My youngest niece has already been having a blast with the Number Lovin’ Oven, just like I love sitting down with her to eat the pretend food she’s cooked. And since my two youngest nephews both have parents that work trade jobs, I’m sure Scout’s Build & Discover Tool Set will be a hit with the two of them when I see them next! Whether you’re shopping for your own child or getting some Christmas present planning done, these two new pretend play toys from LeapFrog are sure to have kids smiling. Find them at stores across North America and get ready for plenty of imagination and learning!
kathy downey says
I love Leap Frog products i used them for my kids and now my grandkids,a true trusted products for sure and this would make a nice gift for my grandson
Holly MacRitchie says
These are great toys for dramatic plan, my niece would love to cook in the oven
Lynda Cook says
These are so awesome, I should pick them up for my grandkids!!
nicolthepickle says
The oven is so sweet. I hadn’t seen it before.
Judy Cowan says
Leap Frog makes great toys, the Scout’s Build & Discover Tool Set would be perfect for my nephew.
Darlene Demell says
These are such great products to teach kids. I wish they had these when my kids were small.
kristen visser says
Leap Frog is amazing!!! love their products. I am putting the oven on my Christmas list to get for my daughter.
Cheryl says
I just love leapfrog products. they are such good quality 🙂
Ashley Sanche says
I have always loved leapfrog! They have so many great toys to help kids learn. This one looks great – thanks for sharing 🙂
Janine O'Toole says
Leapfrog is great and Scout’s tool kit is a cute toy.
Sherry K says
The Tool Kit looks like so much fun, my nephew can help out his dad with this.
angela m says
I love Leapfrog toys, they are so cute.
Stephanie LaPlante says
These toys are so very adorable!
Silvia D says
love Leapfrog products! These are so great!
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
Leapfrom makes great products. I really like that they incorporate fun into education.
Darlene Schuller says
I love Leap Frog! Such quality educational toys, all my children have had a collection of Leap Frog products!
Valerie Williams says
Those look fun! My son would love those
Angie Andrews says
I love Leapfrog toys and so do my kids
Louise Gilbert says
My boys loves leap frog products
Jeannie says
Those toys are cute and educational. We love leapfrog toys.