LeapFrog Quantum Pad Learning System Review

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(More customer reviews)My 8 year old loves this. We put it under the tree for her and it was the highlight of her Christmas. She plays on it regularly, enjoying it thoroughly.
Heck, even the adults have had fun brushing up on their geography and anatomy with it. It's a real winner.
The 2 complaints: (1) There need to be more books for kids in the 2nd-4th grade range; (2) remember that you'll need to drop more money for new books to keep this product relevant for your childs age.
If your child is between 1st and 3rd grade, likes electronic toys, and can play alone, this is a great purchase. If your child is younger, consider one of the other LeapPads. If your child is older, consider the iQuest (see my review there).

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This educational product helps children in 3rd to 5th grade learn fundamental skills and explore topics that interest them the most. Each book (sold separately) is packed with engaging activities, games, stories and facts that fascinate kids. The Quantum Pad Learning System features engaging audio, games, activities and quizzes that make learning fun. It comes with an interactive sampler book of the Quantum Pad library. Other Quantum Pad Interactive Books and Cartridges sold separately. As an added bonus, this system also works with all LeapPad books and cartridges (sold separately). Requires 4 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

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Quantum Pad Learning System: Magic Tree House - Dinosaurs Before Dark Interactive Book and Cartridge Review

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(More customer reviews)All of my children, ages 4, 6, and 8 love to play with this. We use it with the Leap Pad, so keep in mind that if you have a Leap Pad already, these Quantum Pad books are compatible (you don't have to go out and buy the Quantum Pad).
My youngest likes to try to "read" the book (although it can be difficult to point the pen directly on the correct word). He is really learning about reading left to right. If you have a beginning reader that has difficulty with some of the words, the Leap Pad can "read" a word that he or she is having trouble with.
My 6 year old can read, and enjoys playing the games. She is also learning about reading comprehension (it's not enough to just READ the words--you have to understand what you're reading)and enjoys doing the quizzes that are interspersed throughout the book.
My oldest, who read the original (paperback) book a couple of years ago, also enjoys the reading comprehension and analysis, because in her 3rd grade class, they are really starting to emphasize higher-order thinking skills.
They enjoyed doing the book report (using a form that came with the book) so much that they are using the format to do book reports for other books that they read.
Maybe my kids are just geeks, but they really enjoy doing all of this, repeatedly and for long periods of time, and I do not push it AT ALL. They are really learning a lot, and I like the way that this toy appeals to all learning styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic (touch).
They also really love the "Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System." I will be seeking out as many of these books as possible. They're great!

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