
Rule the School with LeapFrog
LeapFrog’s Top Learning Toys
It’s never too soon to stock up on learning toys and gadgets that help make the transition that bit smoother. LeapFrog has got you covered with an exciting range of educational tools that turn homework hassles into engaging, interactive play. From high-tech gadgets to captivating books, their lineup is designed to blend learning with fun seamlessly. Plus, with 96% of teachers recommending LeapFrog toys, there’s no better way to set your child up for a success this school year.
Blast Off To Learning!
LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope £109.99 AGE: 5-9 years
Houston, we have a learning toy that’s perfect for aspiring astronomers who are ready to learn more about space than ever before! Make out-of-this-world discoveries with this real telescope with a 2.4” screen for easy viewing and 100x zoom. Explore more than what meets the eye both day and night and capture your findings with the included camera. Deepen your space knowledge by watching the included NASA and European Space Agency videos and images and explore the solar system, Moon, star life cycles, constellations, space discoveries and more. If you fancy some fun games, hop in a spacecraft, and travel the solar system to power satellites and reboot robots. This innovative telescope is packed full of learning fun, ready for little explores to conquer the solar system!
Zoom In On Learning
Magic Adventures Microscope £79.99 AGE: 5-9 years
Perfect for budding biologists, this innovative microscope opens the doors to worlds full of huge discoveries. Zoom in on flowers, animals, food, minerals and more using the eight double-sided smart slides that activate BBC videos and images. Want to make your own discoveries? Hunt around the house for anything that sends your curious mind running and use the reusable slides or sample tray to take a closer look at what the eye can’t see. Like what you see? Capture and save the on-screen images to look back on your discoveries. If it’s time to have a go at some games, defend microorganisms from micro-invaders or test your skills with the What’s This quiz? The possibilities are endless.
A World of Fun for Back To School
Magic Adventures Globe £89.99 AGE: 5-10 years
Aspiring adventurers, get ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own home. Using the stylus, children can tap on the 10” globe, to travel the world and experience a variety of new places, languages, cultures, animals, geography, habitats and more through BBC videos. Various animations and live-action videos, played on the 2.7” screen, will fully immerse children giving them the knowledge to be a geography guru. Plus, there are three interactive games, Around the World, Quiz Show, and Where in the World, perfect for exploring, challenging friends, and solving mysteries. Now come on, adventure awaits!
Gear Up and Learn
Magic Adventures Binoculars: £69.99 5-9 years
Discover the world in more detail with the Magic Adventures Binocular Camera. From the comfort of your back garden, aspiring explorers can learn about animal and plant life with ease. The flip up screen lets you view the 340+ BBC videos introducing animals, plants, and habitats all over the world. With over 720 facts in 9 categories, including flowering plants, land mammals, reptiles and more, young adventurers can expand their nature knowledge. Plus, it has included adventure games where you can search for animals and explore new environments. It’s a world of fun!
Little Learners Love LeapStart
LeapFrog LeapStart £49.99 2-7 years
Your little ones will kick start their learning journey with a bang with the LeapFrog LeapStart. An innovative, interactive learning system that gets children excited about counting, learning to read, problem solving and more, it’s a must have toy for all little learners. This magical book uses a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. With 400 activities across 25+ books (sold separately), the learning is never ending with LeapFrog!
Learning with Mr Pencil
Mr Pencil’s Scribble and Write £27.99 3-7 years
Writing just got a whole lot more fun with Mr Pencil’s Scribble and Write. With 6 modes kids can practice their reading, writing, spell and drawing skills with the help of Mr Pencil and his pals. Kids can easily practice writing with the touchscreen and stylus by tracing all 26 letters and 10 numbers and even practice their name. For reading support, children can drag the stylus across words to sound them out and tap the corresponding picture. Plus, with free draw mode, children can let their creativity run free as they practice drawing and doodling. Mr Pencil is a fun learning friend for all children.
Slide into reading fun!
Slide to Read ABC Flashcards: £18.75 3-5 years
Begin your journey into the world of reading with the Slide to Read ABC Flashcards. With 13 double sided cards featuring letters, words, sentences and colourful pictures, learning ABC’s is as easy as 123! Simply touch the card to explore a letter sound, words that start with that letter and an animal sentence, hunt for words on the card and and even add music to the mix. Sing along to two letter songs by pressing the light-up star button and slide the cards back in to storage and grab the handle for on the go learning. It’s perfect for helping children embark on their reading journey.
Spin into Learning
My 1st Phonics Spin and Learn £19.99 2-5 years
Ready for a whirlwind of learning fun with LeapFrog’s My 1st Phonics: Spin & Learn? This engaging toy turns phonics into an adventure, helping little ones master 44 English sounds in the most exciting way. With five double-sided flip pages bursting with vibrant images and over 100 words, toddlers will be captivated as they press 10 light-up buttons to discover words, sounds, and letters. The big red button adds a twist of magic by swirling lights for spontaneous learning. With four dynamic learning modes, kids can dive into sound exploration, practice playful phrases, and blend sounds into words. And in Fun Sounds mode, they get to match charming sound effects with pictures, making learning a joyous and interactive experience!
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