LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer
LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer Review
I purchased this game for my 2.5 yr old. She is advanced in this area and I felt she would be able to handle this toy even though it says for 3 and up. She is on Level 2 on the built in computer games already.
I think the graphics are perfectly fine. The games teach basic keyboard use, which is great, and my daughter has room to grow with this toy.
My issue with it, to my surprise, has not been mentioned in other reviews and I find it hard to believe I am the only one.
My issue would be the size of the paw print mouse pad. It is rather small. Mousing is hard for a child to learn and she often runs out of space on the pad before she gets there on her own and she doesn't know to pick the mouse up and move it to the center and start again. We took the pad off and she uses the table for the mouse pad which has helped. The mouse isn't the best for a kid to learn on but you can't get better for the price. Anyway, mousing can be exhausting for a child just learning how to use it and half the computer is mousing so she is already limited to half of the computer. I don't want her to get bored with the toy so my problem is finding other cartridges to buy that don't have mostly mousing.
We were given CARS which says QWERTY and mousing but the Level 1 is ALL mouse so she does it for about 10 min with constant help before she moves on to another toy. So this game is not for her yet. I have to find a game that will keep her interested while she gets better with the mouse.
LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer Feature
- Turns television into a learning computer and teaches how to use mouse and keyboard and to navigate screens
- Miniature mouse for little fingers to point and click; colored buttons to help learn keystrokes
- Four learning games teach phonics, letters, animal facts, counting, and computer skills
- Includes wireless keyboard, plug and play console, mouse and mouse pad
LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer Overview
The LeapFrog ClickStart My First Computer introduces tots to the wonders of the PC and helps them learn basic computer skills. Ideal for ages three through six, this interactive toy plugs right into the television and teaches youngsters how to use a mouse and keyboard.
A Child-Friendly Design
The ClickStart features a child-friendly wireless keyboard, plug and play console, and a child-sized mouse with a right- or-left-handed adjustable mouse pad. It transforms the TV into a PC, which allows kids to work on a big screen and the whole family to join in on the fun. The miniature mouse is perfectly formed for little fingers to point and click. Large, colored buttons make it easy for kids to learn basic keystrokes, and four friendly games create a safe, age-appropriate environment to navigate. ClickStart is built to withstand rough toddler handling, a plus for parents who want to spare their high-end desktops from child's play. And the wireless keyboard is light and convenient to transport from place to place, so kids can bring the fun with them wherever they go.
 Transform your TV into a PC for your child, complete with wireless keyboard and mouse. View larger. |
 Your child can click any of the icons on the desktop to play a game and learn. |
It is never too early to teach children the correct way to use a computer. The ClickStart ensures that a child's first computing experience is age appropriate and pleasant, with engaging games that not only enhance basic computer skills, but prepare children for pre-school and kindergarten. This educational tool has four games that teach phonics, letters, animal facts, and counting, while sharpening a child's screen navigation skills. Friendly puppy Scout guides kids through keyboard functions and allows them to work at their own pace. Techno tots can click on a faux in-box to receive their first e-mail; it even has sound for nonreaders. Should the youngster ever become stumped, a hint button gives them a clue. Additional ClickStart software packages, sold separately, feature well-known characters such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora the Explorer, and Nemo.
What's in the Box
Wireless keyboard, plug and play console, mouse and mouse pad, and 4 learning games are built into the system. (Batteries are not included)
LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer Specifications
LeapFrog's ClickStart My First Computer is the first preschool learning system featuring a desktop experience that looks and works like a grownup PC. The ClickStart platform turns any TV into a child's first computer, simultaneously introducing core preschool skills and basic computer functionality. A friendly green puppy named Scout accompanies little ones on their learning journeys, appearing on the wireless keyboard with automatic shut-off as well as in onscreen games and activities.
Rich with content, ClickStart My First Computer offers exciting games as well as engaging software applications that work together to help kids earn treats for their friend Scout. Includes wireless keyboard with automatic shut-off, cartridge based console, child-sized mouse and right or left hand adjustable mouse pad. Requires 4 "AA" batteries and 4 "C" batteries (not included). Measures 16" x 8".
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