VTech Kidizoom Camera Plus
February 19, 2010 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Creativity, Exploration & Discovery, Gadgets, Learning, Thinking, V, Vtech
Vtech’s Kidizoom Plus is an improved version of the popular real working digital camera. It now takes higher quality pictures and has an increased internal memory of 256 Mb.
For ages 3 years and older • 4 x AA batteries required (non long-life batteries included for demonstration)
£49.99 from Amazon
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Vtech First Steps Baby Walker
January 23, 2010 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 1 to 2 years, 6 to 12 months, Baby, Birth to 6 months, Confidence, Emotional Development, Exploration & Discovery, Features, Gross Motor Skills, Learning, Motor Skills, Thinking, V, Vtech
The award winning First Steps Baby Walker by Vtech has a sturdy design to support and nurture a baby’s first steps.
For ages 6 to 30 months • Requires 3 x AA batteries
From £30 at Amazon Read more
Vtech My First Laptop
January 23, 2010 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Counting & Numeracy, Exploration & Discovery, Fine Motor Skills, Hand to Eye Coordination, Learning, Motor Skills, Problem Solving, Reading, Thinking, V, Vtech
My Laptop by Vtech, available in orange and pink, comes with a child-friendly 8 directional mouse. It provides 30 educational activities that teach early computer skills, letters, phonics, numbers and logic.
For ages 3 to 6 years • 3 x AA batteries included
From £20 at Amazon
My Laptop by Vtech comes with a child-friendly 8 directional mouse. It provided 30 educational activities that teach early computer skills, letters, phonics, numbers and logic.
The mouse can be placed either side of the machine, making it suitable for both right and left-handed children. The mouse can also be stored tidily in the back of the laptop; adding to the portability of this computer which features a carry handle.
A friendly squirrel character leads learners through activities, such as, Forest Phonics, Number Order, Puzzle Pieces and Musical Fun. Through play Vtech My Laptop encourages logical thinking, visualisation skills and hand-eye co-ordination.
It also teaches to identify numbers, their order and basic maths concepts. Language development and phonics feature with activitis to teach recognition of capital and lowercase letters, phonics, the alphabet, and basic words.
My Laptop
By Vtech
For ages 3 to 6 years • 3 x AA batteries required (demonstration batteries included)
Where to Buy Vtech My Laptop
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Features & Contents
- Child-friendly 8 directional mouse – for right and left handed users
- 30 educational activities to teach early computer skills and age appropriate curriculum
- Encourages logical thinking, visual skills and hand- eye co-ordination!
- Forest Phonics
- Number Order
- Puzzle Pieces
- Musical Fun activities
- 32 page workbook for additional learning
- Friendly squirrel character for help
- Carry handle for easy portability
- Automatic switch-off to preserve battery life
- Volume control so it can be enjoyed quietly
Product Details & Specifications
Product name: V-Tech My Laptop
Recommended age: for 3 to 6 years
Minimum age: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts and long cord
Battery requirements: 3 x AA batteries required (demonstration batteries included)
Safety considerations:
Assembly requirements:
Manufacturer/Supplier: V-Tech
Manufacturer/Supplier no.: 80-101103
Barcode (UPC/EAN): 3417761011034
Product dimensions: 24.0 cm length x 24.0 cm width x 8.0 cm depth
Product weight: approx. 0.72 kg
Packaging dimensions:
Packaged item weight:
Country of origin: China
Ten Green Bottles by Orchard Toys
January 19, 2010 by John Mc Glinchey
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Counting & Numeracy, Learning, O, Orchard Toys, Thinking
Ten Green Bottles is a wonderful counting, numbers and matching game from Orchard Toys. Players need to be the first to match their green bottles with the dotty number cards to win.
A game for 2 to 4 players
£11.00 from Amazon.co.uk Read more
V-Tech Kidizoom Camera in Blue or Pink
December 8, 2009 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Learning, V
VTech Kidizoom is a real working multimedia digital camera that’s available in blue and pink colours. With this camera you’ll be able to take pictures, make videos and play video games.
For ages 3 years and older • 4 x AA batteries required
£50.00 from Early Learning Centre
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New Scotland Yard Forensics’ Kit
September 28, 2009 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 8 years & older, Learning, N, New Scotland Yard, Problem Solving
With the New Scotland Yard Forensics’ Kit you can take the role of a Scenes of Crime Officer and use real life forensic techniques to examine evidence left behind at 4 interconnected crime scenes.
For ages 10 years and older • No batteries required
£24.99 From Amazon Read more
LeapFrog Learn & Groove Activity Station
September 16, 2009 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 6 to 12 months, Baby, Birth to 6 months, Confidence, Creativity, Exploration & Discovery, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, L, LeapFrog, Learning
Learn & Groove Activity Station, by LeapFrog, is an interactive activity centre that rewards every movement with upbeat music, fun sounds, lights and dance beats.
For ages 4 months to walking • 3 x AA batteries required
£79.99 from Amazon Read more
Map of Ireland Wooden Jigsaw
June 8, 2009 by John Mc Glinchey
Filed under 4 to 6 years, 6 to 8 years, A, Alphabet Jigsaws, Exploration & Discovery, Fine Motor Skills, Hand to Eye Coordination, Learning, Motor Skills, Problem Solving, Puzzles, Thinking
Alphabet Jigsaws design their individually handcrafted products in Ireland. Each piece is finished by hand, using paint and primers that are non-toxic. The wood used has been sourced from sustainably grown forests.
The Map of Ireland jigsaw provides and excellent fun way for children to learn some geographic facts about the country. Children will become familiar with the country’s shape and will be able to start learning about the county names and locations. It’s safe for children of 3 years and older to play with, however, I prefer to recommend around 5 years and older to get the best educational value from this 32 piece puzzle. Read more
Text & Learn: a BlackBerry for Children
February 5, 2009 by John Mc Glinchey
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Fine Motor Skills, Gadgets, Hand to Eye Coordination, Learning, Reading
Electronic learning toy manufacturer, LeapFrog, are set to launch a new device in August 2009 modelled on BlackBerry style mobile phones.
Text & Learn has been designed for children aged three years and older and its built in activities will teach spelling, reading and familiarity with a keyboard layout.












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