11 Sep Ones to Watch… Tech for inquisitive little minds
As children across the country bed in for the second week of school or nursery – learning is very much on the menu.
And as any parent knows, most kids study best when they’re having fun along the way. Well, there’s a new generation of tech with ‘play’ at the heart. Here are three products to keep your eyes peeled for.
LeapFrog My First ABC Tablet – making the ABCs ‘child’s play’
Designed for the littlest of angels (ages 1–3), LeapFrog My First ABC Tablet puts early learning at tiny fingertips. With 26 interactive letter keys, children can explore letters, sounds, numbers, colours and animals across four learning modes, alongside songs and activities featuring LeapFrog favourites Scout and Violet.
Now, you might be trying to wean your kids off tablets, but this one will do a world of good. This uses more muscle memory than scrolling ever could!
Rubik’s WOWCube – a ‘twist’ on learning
For restless littluns, this is perfect.
Retro throwback. The Rubik’s WOWCube gives the classic 70s puzzle a digital makeover. Twist, turn and shake the cube to explore games and interactive experiences designed to encourage problem-solving, spatial thinking, coordination and concentration.
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach a young pup something… It’s a great example of how traditional play can be reinvented for the digital generation – combining the satisfaction of a hands-on puzzle with the excitement of technology.
Takway AI Sweekar – Tamagotchi for the new generations
And now for something a little different…
Takway AI Sweekar is an AI-powered pocket pet inspired by the much-loved Tamagotchi. Children can talk to and care for their companion as it grows and develops, with AI helping shape its personality and interactions. This one is all about nurture and care. Sensitivity can be taught.
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