One of the fun things about the Seal of Approval program is discovering new, inventive toys that enhance a category. Such is the tale of brackitz when it comes to building toys. Testers were thrilled to discover a new construction system that provides limitless options to create. It is so easy to use that you […]
Kids love to bounce, ask any of them and they will tell you “that’s what beds are for!” For parents who think there are better places for jumping the Little Bouncer was an eye catcher. To begin, the design of this bouncer is wonderful. Testers were sure that the Little Bouncer was designed with parents
Many of us elder folk recall the mind-numbing, hand-cramping tedium of learning how to write in cursive. We probably moaned about it to our parents much like our kids do when the internet is slow. Turns out cursive is not all that hard to master, but it took the people at CursiveLogic to show us
Testers were delighted to discover this wonderful game with the colorful six-sided dice that can be played six different ways. The pacing of the games are just right for the whole family to take a break, maybe after the dishes have been cleared. The playing field is really leveled here so that kids and parents
Juxtabo quickly established itself as one of this testing period’s the top scoring, most family friendly games. It is a mental workout for sure, but that is what made it the kind of game that kept players coming back. Players told us that they were convinced that they had a new strategy or approach to
This new LeapPad title is a fun game featuring two Aardvarks that are put to different tests on a quest to discover the Monkey King’s treasure. There are 40 levels of adventures and puzzles so you can be sure that your child will be “questing” for quite a while. They must first figure out how
Mr. Pencil is making another appearance here as a Seal of Approval winner serving notice that he really connects with children. Once again, we witnessed how they respond to his lessons and encouragement. This LeapPad app is a great way for little ones to improve their drawing skills by engaging them with age-appropriate challenges. Parents
If you have a LeapPad system and are looking for a new app to add to the Pad’s library here’s one that is a nice mix of fun and education. Of course educational fun is exactly what LeapFrog excels in so this was no surprise to any of our testers. Your child is quickly engaged
This new LeapPad app impressed testers as being fun and engaging. The graphics in this game are cute and very vibrant. The voices are sweet like they are talking directly to your child in a friendly, soft manner. The “host” of this application is a turtle character who is encouraging throughout, telling children that they
The Toast Critters app for the LeapTV educational gaming system captivated children providing hours of fun that they came back to over and over. Parents told us that they appreciated how LeapFrog spends so much time understanding what children are learning and tailoring age-appropriate games that mimic exactly what they learning in school. In the
