Tuesday 23 October 2012

The Magic of LeapFrog's Touch Learning Bus (+Giveaway!)

This giveaway has ended! Thanks so much to those who entered! The winners are...

Yvette Bowyer
Soninicole

Congratulations! Please contact me via Facebook or email ladies! If you missed out don't forget the exciting 12 days of Christmas Giveaways starts THIS Monday 12/11!

*The winners were chosen using random.org and screenshots saved.



I am seriously getting addicted to LeapFrog’s products. When they come to the door I’m like the giddy kid who is just about to open a Christmas present – EVERY TIME.

The first toys we had come to us were the LapPup and the Musical Counting Pal. The LapPup is growing to be Mr.T’s favourite toy and I continue to discover new things that are so great about it. He pushes the buttons and rocks back and forth to the music. It is so light and compact, Scout the Pup now comes with us everywhere!

The new Touch Magic range by LeapFrog is so darn clever. I couldn’t wait to see Mr.T have a play as well as do some of my own investigating as to the educational benefits of the range.

And so came the Touch Magic Learning Bus! I loved seeing Mr.T’s face as he had his first play with it...





What I love most

** I love how beautifully flat it is – no chunky buttons that are hard to press or push down on. The entire toy is slim too, which makes it so easy to take anywhere.

** The touch technology is fantastic! It incorporates the latest technology at such a great price (RRP $39.95). Perfect if you want your little ones to get engaged without the use of your precious and expensive Ipad or Iphone. The size of it makes it perfect for little fingers to touch the right spots too.

**It has two types of volume control and the switch is on the back away from the child’s reach.

**It does so much – With more than 40 touch spots that respond in different ways depending on which of the 3 learning modes is selected. This is not a toy that a child will get bored with!

** I love the way it scaffolds the child’s learning by asking the question in a different way if the answer is incorrect and it doesn’t use words like “That’s not right” or “try again” but rather, it asks in a different way and then when the child does get it right, it repeats the correct answer, reinforcing it in the child’s mind. Too clever!


The Touch Magic Learning Bus is aimed at 2 years+. My little man still loved touching the interface and rocking to the music (his latest trick) and he is listening to it when it plays the alphabet song and repeats letters and sounds. All which will help his learning! But I think it would be more perfectly suited for the age it is aimed for. It won’t be long before Mr.T is gaining so much from the magic that is the Touch Magic Learning Bus.

I loved the Touch Magic Learning Bus so much that Leapfrog is giving TWO away to School of Mum readers! Entering is Easy!

1. Go to Leapfrog and follow the 'shop by toy links' then COMMENT below – Tell us some of your favourite LeapFrog products you find.


2. LIKE School of Mum 

3. SHARE this post on Facebook or Twitter with your friends – By Clicking Share below and either Facebook or Twitter. It helps if you tag School of Mum in your entry.

Too easy! The winner will be someone who has done all of the above and will be randomly chosen! So get entering. Christmas is just around the corner!

Here’s the fine print:
* Entry is open to Australian folk only (sorry!)
* Winner will be posted on School of Mum’s Blog only due to Facebook restrictions.
* One entry per person
* A valid email must be provided in the comment so we can contact you if you are a winner.
* Entries close midnight 8thh November, 2012
* Winner has 5 days to respond before another is chosen. 
* The product will be posted by LeapFrog and is not the responsibility of School of Mum




54 comments:

  1. Love the look of the "touch magic learning bus".....my little girl is almost 2 and had started reciting the alphabet (well, abcd, so far) and would get hours of fun out of one.
    Also love the look of the "Abc spinanimals" that is coming soon.
    We already have the leapfrog picnic basket and it is a massive hit with my daughter (and my husband). Love how the basket teaches manners as well as colours and shapes.

    Sharing on Facebook :)
    melissapompe@gmail.com

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  2. Leapster 2 Connected Learning Game System (Pink) is awesome! I love the Leapster range; they have terrific toys, and it's great to know that our children are learning whilst having fun!

    Tweeted about the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/queenofcomps/status/260897809400725504

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  3. Kim m galwayst@hotmail.com24 October 2012 at 05:26

    I live the learning games! Scooby Doo, Tangled, Cars, so cool, I would have loved these when I was a kid. My kids would love them too..

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  4. Kim m galwayst@hotmail.com24 October 2012 at 05:27

    Liked and shared too

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  5. i love the leap pad 2 The No.1 Learn to Read Toy! and the touch magic learning bus these are great

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  6. i have shared on facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/JODYLORETTA/posts/511294515549314

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  8. liked a school of mum on facebook!

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  9. My children have always loved Leapfrog. My daughters favourite at the moment is the "Leapfrog Leap Pad 2" Yea, keeps her happy and filled with excitement. codeblueallie@hotmail.com

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  10. I like the Chat & Count Phone and the Scribble & Write... kids love pushing buttons or doing something and getting a noise or action.

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  11. Liked School of Mum on Facebook.

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  12. We love the Scout Fridge Phonics Magnetic Set in our household!! The lil ones are always playing with it when we are cooking in the kitchen, keeps them occupied and learning, while I am slaving over a hot stove!

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  13. Like on facebook and shared on twitter :)

    https://twitter.com/LittleBentoBlog/status/262322898881097730

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  14. Shared on facebook and tagged.
    A fan on Facebook

    Shapes & Sharing Picnic Basket is a great toy to excite and encourage sharing play.

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  15. Shared on twitter & liked you on FB :)

    I love my pal scout - my bub has this toy and loves it :)

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  16. The leap pad 2 would have to be my favourite. It means I can keep my Ipad to myself!!! Like you on FB and about to share!

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  17. Shared on Twitter as The Plumbette https://twitter.com/ThePlumbette/status/262467465295052800

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  18. My kids would love the Shapes & Sharing Picnic Basket. We are always going on picnic's down here so if they had their own basket they would love that.

    Shared it on my personal fb and will share it now on my blogs fb.

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  19. My daughter got Violet for her first birthday and she adores her more and more as time goes by - I think she'd love the Voilet Groove Music Player when it comes out :-)

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  20. Liked on Facebook, followed on Twitter and shared on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheMindfulMum/status/262771048888537088

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  21. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/irena80/status/262847430842793984

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  22. I love the learning pads, they are great for independant play and education when combined with reading stories. Liked and shared!

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  23. The touch magic learning toys look sensational. The other great thing about this site is the App Store. I didn't even know this was available. I really enjoyed having a play around this site. So educational for the little ones! (And the big ones too)

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  24. Leapfrog has a great range of products for kids, I just wish they would come with headphones for the kids or earplugs for the parents. Shared on twitter.

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  25. I like the Leapster learning games that my daughter has. Liked and shared on Facebook.

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  26. I love the NEW! Tag Junior Violet Book Pal
    and Leapster2 Connected Learning Game System (Pink)

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  27. shared on FB
    http://www.facebook.com/jasmine.nelson.507/posts/423430207710817

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  28. The Leap Pad 2, I would get 2 of these to keep my girls away from my iPad lol

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  29. Like School of Mum on Facebook

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  30. Tweeted the comp

    https://twitter.com/shaggyone73/status/264862861648592896

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  31. I love LeapPad Explorer - The new child friendly learning tablet - Pink

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  32. Always adore My Pal Scout, it's classic but great toy for little one.

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  33. Shared on FB: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.jones.336333/posts/436959209700312

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  34. My favourite is Leapster2 Connected Learning Game System (Pink), it would be a great learning game for my preschooler and possibly keep her away from my beloved Ipad...

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  35. ive always wanted a leap pad even before kids they look fantastic my little on would love one as always playing on my iphone n ipad

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  36. Cars learning game would be pefect for my kids as they love to learn and they love cars
    arballantyne@dodo.com.au

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  37. I love the idea of the Count & Draw. it would help my little one learn to count and how to write the numbers. Such a fantastic educational toy. I shared on twitter.

    tanene _86@hotmail.com

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  38. I love the Scout Fridge Phonics Magnetic Set..
    Shared and liked!
    :)

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  39. My favourites are the Leap Pad for my 5 year old, the Count & Draw for my 2 year old and the Learn & Groove Musical Table for my 7 month old!

    I already like your facebook page and have shared the giveaway on twitter - https://twitter.com/RebeccaBird14/status/266423478826192896

    my email is - rebecca_bird85@bigpond.com

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  40. tag reading system !!! they are awesome
    I even like using them hahahaha

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  41. oops email :

    kbelford1985@hotmail.com

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