{"id":4564,"date":"2011-10-29T23:35:26","date_gmt":"2011-10-29T16:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=4564"},"modified":"2011-10-29T23:35:32","modified_gmt":"2011-10-29T16:35:32","slug":"leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party\/","title":{"rendered":"LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Reading Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">by Lori Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"leap-frog-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/leap-frog-logo.jpg?resize=157%2C152&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"152\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I applied to host a LeapFrog Party through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/momselect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MomSelect<\/a>\u00a0in order to showcase LeapFrog&#8217;s newest tablet product, theLeapPad, and their LeapFrog Tag Reading System. \u00a0The party was called a\u00a0\u201cLearn, Create &amp; Share\u201d party and LeapFrog sent a party kit with the following items to facilitate the party:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/29\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party\/leapfrog-leappad\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4579\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial;\" title=\"leapfrog-leappad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/leapfrog-leappad.jpg?resize=147%2C147&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A LeapPad\u2122 learning tablet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pre-loaded with great games and apps, including the Cars 2 Ultra eBook, plus one LeapSchool game cartridge and one LeapFrog\u00a0App Center download card.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"leapfrog-tag\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/leapfrog-tag.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Tag\u2122 Reading System<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Including books and a Tag interactive pen, as well as a World Map\u00a0and the Learn to Read book set.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0LeapFrog Learn, Create, &amp; Share Party invitations<\/li>\n<li>Themed activities and easy-to-make recipes<\/li>\n<li>Demos\/fact sheets<\/li>\n<li>$5 coupons off the purchase of any LeapFrog Explorer game over $19 and coupons for $4 off any Tag book or map over $9.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>My kids were so excited to play with the LeapPad and Tag Reading System. \u00a0I told them to become the experts on both products because they would be helping to demonstrate them at our party. \u00a0Both kids took their jobs seriously and fought over whose turn it was to use the LeapPad at every opportunity.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>The day of the party, which was held after our weekly half day from school, we had 11 kids and 5 adults come. \u00a0We served pizza then delved into the LeapFrog products. \u00a0Our invited guests could not wait to see the new LeapPad. \u00a0Many of the moms were already familiar with the LeapPad, though they had never seen one up close.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Party October 2011 (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/LeapFrog-LeapPad-and-Tag-Party-October-2011-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>The kids were very intrigued by the LeapFrog LeapPad. \u00a0They \u00a0loved the branded games and books (Cars, Toy Story, Dora, etc.), the ability to take pictures and videos, and the option to add their picture inside the stories they were reading.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>There are over 100 interactive books, games, videos, and apps available. \u00a0Not all of them are available on the LeapPad. \u00a0To get more games you can either buy cartridges from retail stores or connect your LeapPad online to purchase additional apps from\u00a0LeapPad Connect.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/29\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-party-october-2011-5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4565\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Party October 2011 (5)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/LeapFrog-LeapPad-and-Tag-Party-October-2011-5.jpg?resize=400%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a>The boys at the party, all kindergarteners, really liked the LeapFrog Tag Reading System. \u00a0They are learning how to read in Kindergarten and liked the ability to have a tool that will read words they don&#8217;t know yet.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/29\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-party-october-2011-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4566\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Party October 2011 (4)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/LeapFrog-LeapPad-and-Tag-Party-October-2011-4.jpg?resize=300%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a>LeapFrog has a cool Interactive World Map that looks like a game board that folds out. \u00a0One one side of the 35&#8243; x 20&#8243;board<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/29\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-party-october-2011-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4567\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"tag_sw_worldmap_a_00_s1_29201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/tag_sw_worldmap_a_00_s1_29201.jpg?resize=240%2C173&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"173\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0you see the world, broken down by countries. \u00a0The other side emphasizes the continents of the world and a chance to learn fun facts about wildlife, landmarks and famous places, mountain ranges, deserts, lakes, rivers, oceans, and how to say &#8220;hello&#8221; in other languages. \u00a0The Interactive World Map includes games that make learning fun.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/29\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-party-october-2011-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4567\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Party October 2011 (3)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/LeapFrog-LeapPad-and-Tag-Party-October-2011-3.jpg?resize=241%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>What I liked about the Tag reading system is the flexibility if offers. \u00a0Kids can touch one word at a time to hear the word or press a circle on the page which reads the entire book for them. \u00a0When reading with my son, there&#8217;s always one word that is repeated over and over that he forgets each time. \u00a0Pressing the Tag pen on the word is fun and helps him remember the word better.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/29\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-reading-party\/leapfrog-leappad-and-tag-party-october-2011-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4568\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Party October 2011 (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/LeapFrog-LeapPad-and-Tag-Party-October-2011-2.jpg?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Without a doubt, the LeapPad was the hit of the party. \u00a0The LeapPad acts and looks similar to a tablet, so the kids are immediately intrigued by it. \u00a0And I have to tell you, the LeapPad is the first toy that has come around to sway my kids&#8217; attendtion away from my iPad. \u00a0And the kids also like the fact that they can play the LeapPad anytime without having to ask my permission, unlike the iPad. \u00a0It&#8217;s a win-win! \u00a0Finally, more time for the iPad for myself!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">LeapPad Features:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Touch Screen: 5 inches, 480&#215;272 pixel resolution<\/li>\n<li>Camera: 640&#215;480 resolution<\/li>\n<li>Video Recorder: 320&#215;240 resolution<\/li>\n<li>Input Controls: D-pad, touch screen, embedded microphone, camera, motion sensor<\/li>\n<li>Connectors: Cartridge slot, AC adapter, audio jack, USB connector<\/li>\n<li>Battery Requirements: 4 AA batteries (not included)<\/li>\n<li>Battery Life: Approximately 8+ hours<\/li>\n<li>2GB storage<\/li>\n<li>Pet Writing App<\/li>\n<li>Story Studio App (needs to be downloaded)<\/li>\n<li>Art Studio App\u00a0\u00a0(needs to be downloaded)<\/li>\n<li>Free App Download\u00a0\u00a0(needs to be downloaded)<\/li>\n<li>USB Cable<\/li>\n<li>LeapFrog\u00ae Connect CD &amp; Quickstart Guide<\/li>\n<li>Extra stylus with tether string<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>The LeapPad retails for $99 and comes with either pink or green corner highlights. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LeapFrog-LeapPad-Explorer-Learning-Tablet\/dp\/B004Z7H15Q\/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1319582515&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon\u00a0<\/a>sells the LeapFrog LeapPad for $99 including free shipping. \u00a0The Tag reading system is $35.98 with free shipping at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LeapFrog-TAG-Reading-System-Green\/dp\/B003JQV9LG\/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1319582613&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>. \u00a0See\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.leapfrog.com\/leapfrog\/jump\/Tag-Readers\/category\/cat70009?q_facetTrail=9004%3ATag&amp;q_docSort=&amp;addFacet=9004%3Acat70009#nsraction=handleProductsLoad&amp;q_docSort=&amp;q_docSortOrder=&amp;q_pageNum=-1&amp;viewAll=true&amp;q_pageSize=12&amp;categoryId=cat70009&amp;q_question=&amp;q_facetTrail=9004:Tag:9004:cat70009&amp;q_locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Leapfrog.com<\/a>\u00a0for more products available for the Tag Reading System.<\/div>\n<div>The kids at the party were pretty excited by the LeapFrog products so we arranged that each family could spend a week with both the LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Reading System. \u00a0In the meanwhile, the kids are after my iPad again!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WellConnectedMom.com hosted a LeapFrog LeapPad and Tag Reading System party to show kids how learning can be fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[924,922,918,917,923,436,919,921,920],"class_list":["post-4564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moms","tag-create-share-party","tag-interactive-world-map","tag-leapfrog","tag-leappad","tag-learn","tag-momselect","tag-tag","tag-tag-books","tag-tag-reading-system","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/10\/LeapFrog-LeapPad-and-Tag-Party-October-2011-4.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4564\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}