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- Stroke by stroke instructions teach a child how to write step by step along with a visual demonstration- Writing pad with erase slider allows the child to practice his letters. Everything he writes on the pad will appear on the LCD screen
- Writing recognition technology can tell how well your child is learning his letters
- Cute two character design provides friendly instructors and a playful environment
- Ages 3+
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By H. Slade (Provo, UT United States)
We got this for our little boy, thinking he would grow into the writing stage and be able to use it more as he got older. Well, it turns out the accuracy of the writing pad is CRAZY!! My adult sister expressed her frustration at being unable to "accurately" write the letters. So for that aspect, it sucks. HOWEVER, my son is two and has learned his ABCs really well through playing with the other functions of the toy, including select the correct letter after it flashes on the screen. It is great for basic introduction to letters and stage 2 recognition of letters of the alphabet. He loves playing with it on his own. I would recommend this as a fun alphabet toy but don't expect to have your kid learn to write from the writing pad--just for fun!! For that reason, it's probably better for kids under three or those who don't yet know their letters.
By L. Frank (Denver, CO)
I have twin 2 year olds and they fight over this toy. Both my children are learning the alphabet and phonics by playing with it. My son knows all the letters and sounds but still enjoys being quizzed by the "writing review" function. They can't control their fingers well enough to write yet, but they can push the buttons in place of writing to answer the quizzes. I show them how to write in the meantime and although the machine is particular about stroke order, I've had teachers who were worse. Stroke order is important to learn when first learning to write, so I don't mind the machine not recognizing some letters. I can always be there to explain the difference later.
The only problem I have is that is not very durable; I have had to replace it twice. My kids spilled milk on it and both times the milk has shorted out the boards.
By FisherPriceFan
Very frustrating toy - my 4 1/2 year old child threw it and started crying. I was shocked to see her get so upset, which rarely happens. So, I thought I would try it out - and it appears vtech doesn't like the way I write my letters either. The screen that shows the result of your writing is of poor quality - similar to the signature pads on card-swiping equipment at check out lines. This piece of junk is the biggest disappointment.
By DesiGuy (Charlotte, NC)
We got this toy as a Christmas gift for our son. It is a [...]. For a 2-3 yr old, who is just learning the writing, it requires prefect letters. It is frustrating and demoralizes smart little kids.
Also, the writing sensors are not good. It will sometimes not capture the writing. Keep on shouting with same volume level. Should have mild volume level also.
Very frustrating toy and will not recommend.
By E. Cohen (Alpharetta, GA)
My daughter received this as a birthday gift, unfortunately with no gift receipt.
It is horrible. Not only does it insist a letter is drawn a certain way... but the method it teaches is INCORRECT! To write the letter "M" it wants you to draw one straight line down, then another, then a diagonal line right from top to bottom, then a diagonal line LEFT from top to bottom! Who writes like that? That is definitely NOT how it is taught to children in school! Also, the dotted lines are useless, and the orange glow of the lines do not erase completely. I wish I knew what to do with it! I guess I'll just donate it or throw it out. So disappointed! :(
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