LeapFrog Phonics Writing Desk
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Toys and Games Reviews of LeapFrog Phonics Writing Desk
Customer Review: ABC's, Phonics, Writing...it covers them all
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best phonics learning toys I've seen to date. It has different levels that allows the Phonics Writing Desk to 'grow' with a child. It's helped my 4-year-old son identify letters (upper and lower case), associate them with their sounds, it demonstrated the 'blending technique' that allowed him to sound letters out to make short, three-letter words. There is a quiz section, and an opportunity for him to combine his choice of letters to make words. The LCD display actually shows the letter as it is being electronically 'printed', so it was easy for him to follow and print it on the magnetic writing window. After about 2.5 years of almost daily use, the writing window does show a bit of normal ware, but it has proven to be a very durable, well-made product. It has become my gift of choice for 3 to 5-year-olds.
Customer Review: Some drawbacks
Summary: 4 Stars
Just a couple of drawbacks with this toy. First, in the spelling game, it's more fun for a child to pick the wrong answers because the toy makes a large variety of very funny sounds whenever the child chooses the wrong letter. If the child chooses the right letter, the toy's response is a very boring, "That's right," or something like that. Secondly, and not so serious, there's no option to just hear the sound of each letter. With every single letter the toy asks the child to write the letter. In the phonics portion of the toy it would be more appropriate to state a word or two that begin with the letter rather than ask the child to spell the letter. The toy doesn't state any words at all in the phonics part. It is rated as suited for children 3 and over and I would agree--it is not suitable for a 2-year-old.Customer Review: Leapfrog Isn't Very Durable
Summary: 5 Stars
A friend sent my 2.9 year old this toy and he LOVES it. A couple of strange things about the toy though. I am from Northern California (native) and cannot tell if the voice is saying "B" or "V"; "S" or "F". When she asks to find the letter, I don't know which one she means. I am 36 and know my alphabet, am married to someone whose second language is English, and am a native English (American) speaking person myself. I also should add I speak three other languages, but cannot understand this woman's pronounciation. Secondly, while giving my child breakfast, some oatmeal landed on the toy. I cleaned up the toy, and now it doesn't work. I also had the same problem (as another reviewer) with the sharp pen ruining the etch-a-sketch like drawing area. [....]Customer Review: Just perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently bought this for our four year old daughter, who was just beginning to show an interest in her letters. I agree with the other reviewers about how nicely done this item is...It is durable, has several different settings to chose from (learn letter names, quiz on letter names, learn phonics, quiz phonics, spell a three letter word, etc.) It is nice to have so many setting to chose from! What I like most about this particular item is that it has a setting to chose capital or lower case letters. My daughter learns lower case letters at her Montessori school and so few of these type items even bother to show the lower case letters. This one gives you that choice. Its really been very popular in our house with our four year old and our two year old.Customer Review: A++ for learning ABC's
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this toy for my four year-old and it is her favorite over the Barbie dolls or other non educational toys. This phonics writing desk teaches you upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, the phonic sounds, a spot to write the letters and even start writing three letter words as its highest level. The writing desk also quizzes your child and if she gets stuck, the help button gives her a hint. Best yet, there is a volume control button on the back! It has pleasant sounds for correct answers and silly, razzing sounds for incorrect ones. It's the best purchase I made for my child and she has so much fun without realizing that she is being taught. Best 30 dollars I ever spent. My next purchase will be Leap Frog's electronic reader.