This Full House Giveaway #10 - TAG Reading System
[Edited to Add: Comments on this giveaway are now closed - WE HAVE A WINNER announced, via PRIZEY!]
School's out for summer, but my kids wish that school was out...FOREVER! Oh sure, with 4 school-aged children living in the house, it's nice to be able to disconnect from the crazy timetable. Still. They ALL brought home their summer reading packets -- my 7-year-old's reading list is about a mile long -- this is to help parents (like me) stave off the negative effects of "summer loss."
Apparently, most kids lose one to three months of learning over the summer.
But, what if your child is like mine (The Boy had a really hard time with reading at the end of 1st grade) and he, or she is just not all that into reading?
Oh, I knew that my son would, one day, learn to read (eventually) but, it was a struggle. Quite frankly, being an avid reader, I couldn't understand how a child of mine could not love reading.
Then, I was contacted by LeapFrog and soon learned that there were a lot of other parents with kids (like mine) who insisted that reading was "boring," which is pretty much the reason they've created the Tag Reading System.
Mini-me plays reading games with TAG from LeapFrog.
However, my youngest daughter (she's 7) just finished the 1st grade and is reading at a much higher level than her brother.
Yes, it's wonderful. On the other hand, Mini-me spends half as less time reading and then we're right back to square one.
"I'm bored!"
AGAIN?
So, while she leafed through Fancy Nancy - one of her favorite books - I pulled out the TAG Reading System, inserted the CD, hooked up the reader to my laptop, downloaded the audio file from LeapFrog's website and clicked the TAG.
"Hey, can I read with it?"
Yes, it was that easy.
How It Works: TAG comes with a storybook that is already loaded into the reader and allows you to transfer up to 5 books at once. You simply touch the page with TAG and begin reading words separately, or the entire page at once. Then, play games (at 3 levels) by touching the pictures and answering questions about the story. Kids can also listen to stories on the go, by simply pressing the "audio book" button on the reader to hear the entire story aloud. You can even track your child's reading progress online with LeapFrog's Parents Connect.
Final Verdict: The TAG Reading System is very easy to use (thank you, LeapFrog) and I believe is a great way to get your child interested in books and reading! Mini-me enjoyed playing the word games and loved for me to "verse her" in a word hunt. I'd call out a word on the page and she would touch it with the reader. SCORE! We're taking it on vacation with us on the 2+ hour car ride to Cape May, NJ. There's even a volume control and headsets are available (Daddy says, "Thank you VERY MUCH, LeapFrog!") and the TAG reader turns off, automatically, after non-use, or if your child falls asleep, after only a few minutes.
[moment of silence]
Let us pray.
Want one?
Just in time for summer, LeapFrog is sponsoring This Full House Giveaway #10 and one of you (yes, maybe even YOU!) will receive a Tag Reading System.
Along with an additional TAG Activity Story Book - "Fancy Nancy at the Museum." Since, you know, we just love Fancy Nancy!
Retail Value of Prize Package: $65.00
FIND IT HERE: TAG Reading System is available at LeapFrog and Toys-R-Us stores, nationwide.
WIN IT: Just leave a comment on this post by 5:00 p.m. on July 1st (Tuesday) and you ARE automatically entered to WIN IT! One winner will be drawn randomly and announced on July 2nd (Wednesday) via post on PRIZEYWinners!
HEY, you (yes, YOU!) are you a blogger? Excellent! Blog about this contest and get THREE chances to win! Check out the instructions to see how.
GOOD LUCK and happy reading!
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Roo LOVES Fancy Nancy and has just started getting excited about reading, so this would be great for her!
Posted by: naomi | June 26, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I would love to have this for my little girl and my first grade classroom. Leapfrog makes reading fun and exciting!
Posted by: Carly | June 26, 2008 at 12:08 PM
We love Fancy Nancy and Leap Frog!
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Posted by: Jo | June 26, 2008 at 12:10 PM
What an amazing giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to win. All the reviews I've read said Tag is so awesome. I can't wait for my twins to try it!
Posted by: Dana | June 26, 2008 at 12:11 PM
my 4 year old son would LOVE this! He's trying to read and this would help i'm sure.
Posted by: gillian | June 26, 2008 at 12:13 PM
wonderful giveaway - I have a 6 year old that would enjoy this
Posted by: Vicki Wurgler | June 26, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Excellent givewaway. Thank you.
Posted by: ruth | June 26, 2008 at 12:24 PM
I'd love this for my book loving little guy.
Posted by: katie | June 26, 2008 at 12:34 PM
wow-this would be perfect for my son who just learned how to read!and we also love fancy nancy!
Posted by: anne s. | June 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM
great review!
Posted by: Stacy | June 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I would love this for my son!
Posted by: Aubrey | June 26, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I would love to win this for my son. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Posted by: Andrea | June 26, 2008 at 01:06 PM
What a great giveaway, I am crossing my fingers!
Posted by: Melissa | June 26, 2008 at 01:17 PM
This would be wonderful!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 26, 2008 at 01:28 PM
My kids would love this!
Posted by: llsdogmom | June 26, 2008 at 01:34 PM
What a great contest! Thanks!
Posted by: Alice Hansen | June 26, 2008 at 01:37 PM
I have two kids who would love to have this! Thanks!
Posted by: Sundi | June 26, 2008 at 01:38 PM
My soon to be 1st grade girl would love this. :0)
Posted by: Sara B. | June 26, 2008 at 01:38 PM
My 5yo daughter loves reading and this new system would reinforce her reading skills.
Posted by: Marci | June 26, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I am a fan og anything that encourages reading.
Posted by: Lena | June 26, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Looks awesome!!
Posted by: Cheryl W | June 26, 2008 at 02:51 PM
This would keep my nephew and I busy when he comes to stay with us this summer! I like the idea of an extra book. Please enter me in your wonderful drawing. Thanks, Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | June 26, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Count me in for this AWESOME giveaway! My nephew would love it! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Jennifer H. | June 26, 2008 at 03:00 PM
I am always impressed by how easy to use and educational Leap Frog products are, and the kids love them! This would be great to try out! Thanks!!
Posted by: patti | June 26, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Would love to win!
Posted by: Angela K | June 26, 2008 at 03:19 PM
So cool! I would love to have one for my girls!
Posted by: Staci J. | June 26, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Looks fun for the kids. :)
Posted by: Audrey | June 26, 2008 at 04:16 PM
This is great - esp the Fancy Nancy and Little Mermaid!
Posted by: Ann | June 26, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I would love to win this for my little girl and my son!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Ann | June 26, 2008 at 04:28 PM
My daughter loves Fancy Nancy. I really like Leap Frog toys.
Posted by: Leeanthro | June 26, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Great giveaway, thanks!
Posted by: Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland | June 26, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Blogged ya:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/06/win-tag-reading-system-and-more.html
Thanks again!
Posted by: Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland | June 26, 2008 at 05:12 PM
This is a great product! I would love to win!
Posted by: Beth | June 26, 2008 at 05:24 PM
I love reading myself, maybe this will help my daughter gain confidence to start reading more!
Posted by: Jen | June 26, 2008 at 05:29 PM
My little guy is itching to learn to read. This would be fabulous for him to have just before the fall. Thanks for an amazing product review and chance to win :)
Posted by: TheAngelForever | June 26, 2008 at 05:40 PM
fantastic reading tool for children!
Posted by: Stephanie V | June 26, 2008 at 06:13 PM
My kids would love to win this Thanks.
Posted by: Katie | June 26, 2008 at 06:27 PM
This is great!
Posted by: Sara G | June 26, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Sounds fun!!
Posted by: Cher | June 26, 2008 at 06:37 PM
We would absolutely love this!
Posted by: Megan A. | June 26, 2008 at 07:21 PM
we love leapfrog products! i hope we win!
Posted by: sara | June 26, 2008 at 07:48 PM
The more I hear about this, the more I want I want to try one.
Posted by: Reiza | June 26, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Our family loves LeapFrog!
Posted by: Bree | June 26, 2008 at 09:36 PM
What a neat idea to help kids read! Even though my daughter is only 2, she would love this. She always pretends to read outloud to herself and her little brother, so this would be really fun for her!
Posted by: Kristie | June 26, 2008 at 09:38 PM
I love educational toys. What better way to learn than to combined it with play. I would be so excited if I won this for my boys!
Posted by: Angela | June 26, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I think my son would love the I Spy book in the TAG system!
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Posted by: CanCan | June 27, 2008 at 12:53 AM
How totally fun!
Posted by: Michelle T | June 27, 2008 at 01:21 AM
my three year old would love this. He really likes Tad.
Posted by: angelica | June 27, 2008 at 01:32 AM
Wow my daughter would love this!
Posted by: Carla Pullum | June 27, 2008 at 02:09 AM
My son would LOVE this!
Posted by: dewey1973 | June 27, 2008 at 02:21 AM
Cool!! Thanks for the chance!!
Posted by: bunny | June 27, 2008 at 04:25 AM
My daughter loves Fancy Nancy! She loves to read and just finished Kindergarten. I am sure she would love to have one of these great learning tools!
Posted by: the mama hood | June 27, 2008 at 07:17 AM
I blogged about this HERE!
Thanks!!
Posted by: the mama hood | June 27, 2008 at 07:19 AM
My 5 year old daughter would love this. She is a big fan of Fancy Nancy.
Posted by: Pam | June 27, 2008 at 07:43 AM
My 6 year old just finished kindergarten and we need something like this to keep up the interest in reading over the summer and for more practice that he really needs! He doesn't love to read. I do and it makes me sad that he doesn't see the value in books yet!
Posted by: jenarow | June 27, 2008 at 08:29 AM
This sounds awesome!
Posted by: Mama Zen | June 27, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I'd love to win this for my nephew! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Rachel C | June 27, 2008 at 10:12 AM
This would be great for my daughter Zoe. She could get a head start on learning to read!
Posted by: THoltyn | June 27, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Very cool, would love to give this a try!
Posted by: JenO | June 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Thanks so much for the chance at such a great prize - perfect for my 2 year old - kelwright@frontiernet.net
Posted by: Kelli | June 27, 2008 at 02:19 PM
I have had my eye on this! Would love to win one of these!
Posted by: Jodi B | June 27, 2008 at 04:00 PM
we love to read in our family. what a fun way to do so! thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: lise | June 27, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Great giveaway! Would love it!
Posted by: Shenna | June 27, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Posted by: misty | June 27, 2008 at 04:42 PM
THis looks like it would be great for the car!
Posted by: Ellie | June 27, 2008 at 05:22 PM
My daughter loves the Fancy Nancy books, I was excited to see it as one of the books they have already!
Posted by: Ginny | June 27, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Very good giveaway- it would be perfect for our young-ones!
Posted by: Gus and Clay's Mom | June 27, 2008 at 08:23 PM
my rising kindergartener could use this.
Posted by: Kathie Borders | June 27, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Hey, this would be great for us! I would love to have it!
Posted by: Rachel Crisman | June 27, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Fabulous giveaway! Thanks!
Posted by: Michelle ~ [ real neat ] | June 27, 2008 at 11:18 PM
My girls would love to try this out! :)
Posted by: DebMomOf3 | June 27, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I'd love to get this. I'll have to save it for a while since he's 7 months old!
Posted by: Jean | June 28, 2008 at 10:28 AM
My daughter would love this!!
Posted by: Bhavana | June 28, 2008 at 05:07 PM
I think my son would love this for our long road trips this summer!
Posted by: Ali M. | June 28, 2008 at 07:00 PM
A great idea, perfect for my little girl who just started to read.
Posted by: Diane | June 28, 2008 at 10:45 PM
These look great!
Posted by: Angela | June 29, 2008 at 05:16 AM
Fantastic idea for a product. Beats carrying the leapad around. Looking forward to trying it!
Posted by: Kelly O. | June 29, 2008 at 02:59 PM
TAG reading toys are great!
Posted by: Dennis | June 29, 2008 at 04:35 PM
How neat! Count us in!
Megret
meg.wilson@gmail.com
Posted by: Megret | June 29, 2008 at 10:33 PM
What a wonderful giveaway. The Leap Frog is a great learning tool.
Posted by: Beverly | June 30, 2008 at 04:51 AM
Ooh, this looks really cool!
Posted by: kelli | June 30, 2008 at 11:55 AM
My son would love to have this! I would *love* to win.
Posted by: SJ | June 30, 2008 at 01:06 PM
i'd love to have this for my son. thanks
Posted by: laura | June 30, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I have always loved LeapFrog items. Both my girls would love this.
Posted by: Liz | June 30, 2008 at 10:59 PM
This would be great. My little guy is just recognizing words and I am looking for a way to make reading easier for him. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sara | July 01, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Leap frog is the best, I love their videos. Sign me up!
Posted by: jennifer o | July 01, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Please randomly pick me!
Posted by: Brooke | July 01, 2008 at 09:42 AM
We saw the Tag on display at Target, and Kaitlyn picked the pen right up and started "reading" the book! And we just got a Fancy Nancy doll too, so she would love the book as well. I'd love to win!
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 01, 2008 at 11:09 AM
I blogged about your giveaway at: http://kristiesnotes.blogspot.com/2008/07/leapfrogs-tag-reading-system-giveaway.html
Posted by: Kristie | July 01, 2008 at 01:15 PM
The book alone would be a great prize. My daughter loves Fancy Nancy! But this TAG system looks pretty fantastic. My daughter is just learning to read, so we'd love to put this to use!
Posted by: Becca | July 01, 2008 at 04:36 PM