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Educational games are extremely popular with parents who want to give their kids a head- start on learning.  Kids who start learning as soon as they are physically capable tend to do better in school, and kids who develop an early love of learning stay excited about learning new things throughout their lives.  The people at LeapFrog agree, and they have invented a whole line of educational games and toys for youngsters to help them learn while having fun.

The LeapFrog Leapster 2 is a game system designed for kids ages four to ten years old.  It is quite portable, sized just right for a little one to carry.  There is a specially designed carrying case for the Leapster that allows children to carry the game itself and a few game cartridges so the educational entertainment can be taken on road trips.

According to LeapFrog Leapster 2 reviews, this game is an instant hit with kids.  Of course they love to play games, but some game systems are difficult for the littlest participants to use.  This is not a problem with the Leapster.  It turns on with a push of the red power button, and it turns off automatically after it has been idle for a while.  This wonderful feature is a parent favorite because it saves on batteries.

The system comes with a stylus that was clearly designed for little kids, because it is attached to the game system with a string that prevents the stylus from being lost.  The game also has four directional arrows and two large buttons that allow kids to select different games and activities.  The larger “A” button functions in the same way as the “enter” key on a computer keyboard, and it is very handy that this is the biggest button.  That feature allows kids to push the button without looking at it.  LeapFrog Leapster 2 reviews written by parents say that it takes very little time for kids to get the hang of the controls, and there is very little potential for frustration.

One LeapFrog Leapster 2 review posted by a daycare provider says that she invested in several game systems and a library of game cartridges and it has proved to be the wisest purchase she has made for her business.  The games give the kids something quiet to do, which helps during naptime for the toddlers because she can count on the older kids to quietly play the games.  She has received several comments from parents about how much the games have helped the kids in learning letters, numbers, counting, spelling, and with problem solving.  A couple of the parents even decided to buy LeapFrog Leapster 2 for their own kids.

Another LeapFrog Leapster 2 review was written by a dad whose son was having trouble in school with spelling.  He said that he was amazed with the results and that it was the only way he had found to get his eight year old to work on his spelling at home.  The game was so much fun that the child didn’t even care that it was technically school work.

There are many game cartridges available for use with the LeapFrog Leapster 2, and they feature your child’s favorite cartoon characters.  Some of these characters and shows are Spongebob Squarepants, Scooby Doo, Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego, the Backyardigans, and the popular movies Finding Nemo and Cars- as well as many others.  It’s easy for parents to choose an appropriate game for their child because the boxes display prominently the age and grade level for which each game is designed.  This ensures that kids don’t end up frustrated by a game that is too advanced.