The Virtual Learning Zone of Leap Pad

Are there times when you look frantically for your smart phone, only to discover that it is in the hands of your child? You hope that he or she has not called Pakistan or deleted all of the photos in your phone’s gallery. From four to nine years of age, kids are in their prime for learning capability. They love to use gadgets and enjoy learning how to use them.

You can introduce your child to the LeapFrog system. The Leap Pad Explorer is like an iPad, but designed for children. It will more than likely help them forget all about your smart phone. The LeapFrog Explorer is recommended for children who are ages four to nine, but with proper monitoring a tech-savvy three-year-old could benefit from it, as well. There are two colors for you to choose from – pink and green.

The Leap Pad systems are very sturdy and can withstand the knocks and bumps that a child can put them through. It is very lightweight, weighing in at 1.5 pounds. The dimensions are just right to make it very portable. Most of them come with an extra stylus just in case one gets lost. The Leap Pad systems use AA batteries, and your child will probably not want to put the system down, so have plenty of batteries on hand. A set of rechargeable batteries is a good investment and will save you money and trips to the store in the long run.

Lots of App Options

The applications for Leap Pad systems come with games, applications, and eBooks already loaded. There are many options available to you so you can continue to download more. The Explorer system comes with 2GB of memory which is perfect for supporting the eBooks, applications, and games that your child will enjoy for hours.

Many of the reviews about the Leap Pad learning systems indicate that parents love it and want to expand it so their child can continue to grow. There has been a wide array of improvements from the Leapster Explorer to the new Leap Pad from LeapFrog. The best part is that if you already have a Leapster, the games will also work on the Explorer tablet, so you do not have to rush out and buy all new games.

The only drawback that is cited by users of the system is that there is a cost for downloading applications. However, most parents and the children who use the system are perfectly content with the amount of apps that the system comes with. Bear in mind that this is a much less expensive option than having to replace a broken iPad. Purchasing a Leap Pad is a wise investment. Your child will enjoy hours of fun and creative playtime and the best part of it all is that your child will be learning as they play. This system is full of many creative options and games to engage, educate, and entertain your child.