Leapster GS {Review}

I am a big LeapFrog fan – their educational component keeps bringing me back.  With that being said, we are also a family that limits screen time – since our kids are the type that seriously vegetate in front of screens.  As a result, we are particular about what sorts of gaming devices enter our home.  Lucia (now four-and-a-half) received a Leapster Explorer for Christmas and has shown that she responds well to toy specific learning. Since she has enjoyed her Leapster Explorer so much, I could not wait to have her try out the new Leapster GS.

Lucia capturing her favorite subject on film.

 

As a parent, the educational content is what gets me excited.  I am pleased with many of the apps and cartridges because they work on building valuable skills in reading, writing, science, math, technology, engineering and logic.  Most importantly, they are entertaining enough to hold my daughter’s interest.  I appreciate that the learning curve can always be adjusted. Harder questions are introduced, and the games also reduce difficulty levels if the device senses that it is necessary to do so.  In addition, I can manually adjust the difficulty level and track my child’s progress online.

The Leapster GS is marketed for ages four through nine, but Adrian (age two) has also enjoyed using it with our guidance. I honestly think that this is a device that younger children can grow into.  All of the buttons are very easy to press.  Adrian proudly holds the stylus correctly and can even trace the first letter of his name in the “Pet Pad” app. In this game, he can wash his pet without our help and feed his pet with the assistance of his sister.  

I can not recommend the Leapster GS enough and imagine that it will be a giant hit this year.  Best of all, it is newly available to order!

 I was given a Leapster GS, several apps and two cartridges for the purpose of review.  LeapFrog in no way influenced this review and all opinions are 100% my own.