VTech Kids Toys
The V.Smile Baby Infant Development System is colorful and easy for parents to hook up since it attaches right to their television. It has three learning modes including "Play Time Mode," which allows your baby to press colorful buttons while hearing educational phrases. The "Watch & Learn Mode" lets your baby watch animated figures while it also communicates through baby sign language. Finally, the "Learn & Explore Mode" allows your baby to call the shots on the screen and decide what portions he or she wants to probe.
The system also comes equipped with "Baby Smartridges." Each of them contain five learning games with ten different baby signs. They teach infants valuable educational abilities such as colors, numbers, sounds, animals, music and shapes.
In addition, the V.Smile Baby Infant Development System has a "Play-Alone Mode," so when baby and family are in the car, even though they are not home, infants can learn while on the go.
The system needs AAA batteries and costs $39.99. it is well worth the price for a system that does so much to ensure that a baby begins learning fundamentals, such as numbers and shapes, in a fun and interesting way. Teaching infants the basics and making it fun at the same time, what more could a parent ask for?
VTech has also introduced the Smartville Musical Band Stand which coaches children about music and musical instruments, as well as related tools like tempo. In addition, it briefs children on animals, sounds and role-playing skills. The unit, like others on the Smartville line, has "Smart Parts" that talk to children when they place them in certain spots on the unit. By using animal characters, the child can beat on drums, sing their hearts out and even buy concert tickets at the pretend ticket booth, just like grown-ups do.The VTech Smartville Musical Band Stand requires two AA batteries and can be used with other Smartville sets such as the Alphabet Train Station and the 1-2-3 Treehouse.
VTech believes that just because your child isn't home, doesn't mean they can't learn. That is why the company has put out the V.Smile Pocket Learning System. It plays all of the V.Smile "Smartridges," which teach children such fundamentals as spelling, numbers, as well as higher learning basics such as problem solving, vocabulary, phonics and so much more. The V.Smile Pocket Learning System is equipped with a full-color LCD screen and large kid-friendly buttons and requires four AA batteries. Besides being portable, like the other V.Smile products, it too connects easily to your television set. When you purchase the V.Smile Pocket Learning System from VTech's official website, vtechkids.com, the unit comes with "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Majestic Journey Smartridge." The V.Smile Pocket Learning System is for children four to eight years old.
VTech has also introduced the Smartville ABC Post Office which allows children 12 months and up to learn about letters, sizes, colors, animals, sounds, and it even allows them to act like big girls and boys. It includes three "Smart Parts" that talk to the child, when placed in specific parts of the unit. Children can weigh, stamp, and send packages along the conveyor belt just like grown-ups do.The VTech Smartville ABC Post Office can also be used in conjunction with other Smartville sets, such as the Alphabet Train Station and the 1-2-3 Treehouse. It comes equipped with three Smartville characters and five play pieces. It requires two AA batteries.
The VTech Write & Learn Spellboard Advanced is committed to making sure children six years old and up get the opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time. The Write & Learn Spellboard Advanced teaches children how to print letters and numbers and even delves into writing each in cursive. The screen also encourages children to work on their penmanship as the system memorizes the child's handwriting.
The VTech Write & Learn Spellboard Advanced has 12 different play modes with two learning levels. It even teaches children to spell words from three to six letters in length using 12 learning activities. Its keyboard has 26 A through Z letter buttons in both upper and lower case so the child can learn how to write them both in print and in cursive. The Write & Learn Spellboard Advanced is smart too. It will tell the child if each letter is written correctly and encourages them every step of the way. It requires three AA batteries and comes with 30 preprinted worksheets, two writing pencils and an interactive drawing area. Parents also don't have to worry about the batteries wearing out if their child forgets to shut off the system; it is equipped with auto-shut off as well as volume control.
All told, these VTech products are an innovative way for young children to learn in a way that is fun and entertaining for them. To have products that teach infants the basic tools for their development and have it be enjoyable is something all parents can get behind.