I'm looking to get tangoes for my 5 year old. How is tangoes jr different from classic tangoes?
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My 5-year-old son has tried the regular Tangoes however, it was too challenging for him so I bought him the Jr. I love the Jr set b/c even though he's doing the easier side (with shapes outlined) with little difficulty, side two (without shape outlines) is more challenging for him but less so than the classic Tangoes. Plus, there are several extra packs that you can buy (People, Objects and Animals) that extend use of the Jr. I am very happy with Tangoes Jr.
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These are magnetic, allowing the child to place them with less difficulty. There are two levels. Level One has the outline of the correct piece. Level Two does not. The pieces are much thicker (they may be larger as well). The case makes this very travel friendly.
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Sorry for taking so long to respond. I haven't played the classic. I suppose the pieces are physically larger. Also, the easy side shows you the answer and you can place your tiles right on top, like a puzzle.
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Tangoes Jr. comes with magnetic pieces and a magnetic board, allowing kids to create the puzzles directly on the cards (sandwiched between the pieces and board. This also prevents the frustration of placed pieces sliding out of position. Each image card has an easy side (shows the break down of the puzzle) and a hard side with no clues. This set has proved great for home and travel.
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I don't have the V.motion but have both the V.smile and Leapfrogs Clickstart computer which both are for the same age group as the v.motion. I got those two last year when my son had just turned 2 and he was able to use them expertly right from the beginning so I am sure your son will be able to use the V.motion, If your not sure you could always buy one of the original V.smile games that are suitable for younger kids like the winnie the pooh one as the V.motion takes V.smile games and the V.motion can also be used without the 'motion' feature. I am planning on getting this for my son this year and he will be just after turning 3.
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My mom told me she wanted to get my older girls these [ages 5.5 and 8.5] I told her to get the Leap Pad since they have games to age 9. I would think my 8 year old would be bored.
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I am also wondering which one to buy for my 19 month old little girl.There's only a $10 price difference. I want to know which one she will enjoy the most and actually use.
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My 8 year old plays the regular version and loves it. There are many levels of difficulty and he has already mastered quite a few so I think the Jr. Would have been too easy for him.
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It depends on the 4-5 year old. My son who just turned 5 can build the 8+ sets without much assistance. He didn't find the juniors sets very exciting at all, we tried those when he was 4. He prefers the themed sets (lego movie/star wars/mixels) over the simple juniors one. As a general rule he can do the regular sets with less than 300(maybe 400) pieces on his own, and requires slight assistance with ones that have more.
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The Nintendo DS and the Leapfrog Leapster are two different platforms with mainly two different uses. The Leapster is a learning system and all of the games are directed at developing a young childs mind through fun learning. I have a 5 y/o going on 6 that loves her Leapster. There are titles with characters that will keep your childs attention (i.e. Spongebob, Dora, Diego, Spiderman, etc) She has friends that have a DS but I feel she's getting much more out of the Leapster. The Nintendo DS is a game unit with far more entertaining games than learning. I think it would be better for you to look at the software rather than the platforms to make a wise decision on how your boys will use their systems and if it will satisfy your needs. You can look for video reviews on a number of sites prior to purchasing games to determine if it's a good buy.
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I bought this last week. My children are in grades 2 and 4. We have played several times as a family and had a last doing so. The reason I picked this version was not because it was "easier," but because from what I've read there are some words/phrases that are perhaps not appropriate for children. And since this was purchased for us to play with children, we bought the juniour version.
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I would go with the Junior edition for a 9 year old. I doubt any of these are risque, just harder to guess. Games should be fun, not frustrating.
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I agree that the InnoTab is going to be a little too easy for her. My son is six and it's not as fun/challenging for him. My four year old loves it. The games for this machine top out at age 8, and especially if she's bright I think she'd be easily bored by the games you can buy for this. Leap Pad2 I think is a little more appropriate for that age, but also she's going to top out pretty quickly. DS is probably a good option for her, though the games are not always geared towards learning if that is a concern. Good luck!
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We bought one a few years ago, then bought another one this year. They are both the same -- I think they are the standard one, no frills, can fit 5-7 year old or has a bar to add for 8-10 year old. Kids love both of them that we have.
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I think a 5 year old will enjoy it. It is more simple than the regular Rubik and a nice introduction to the actual one once the 5 yr old gets older =) My son enjoyed it very much.
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Jewel train, Sugar Bugs and Alphabet Stew are the titles geared toward the older children. There are 2 new Discovery videos geared toward the 5-9 age group. Other than that, the selection may be limited and your son may find it interesting a few days and they he may quickly outgrow the product. I hope that Leapfrog expands their library toward the 7-10 age range. There are maybe 3 to 4 cartridge games also for the 5-9 age range like X-Man and NFL Rush Zone. If I was in yours shoes, I would perhaps consider buying a Nintendo DS as they also have good educational titles and also play some of the leisure games with the same device. Our 6 year old is getting the LeapPad as well as the Nintendo DS Lite (same price now). Hope this is helpful.
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I would recommend you start 10 year olds with the Green xx light or yellow x light versions. But for someone that age you may want to consider or FULL RANGE set. It is inexpensively priced and you get a Yellow, Blue, Red and Black, so he/she can move progressively through heavier resistance and have extra units for both hands, and Mom or Dad can use the harder ones to set a good example. There may be imitators, so you want Weiss Medical! Thanks.
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When I purchased this it was for an eleven year old. I would try to get one that is made for younger children (like the Disney one). From the dances that I have seen this could be difficult for a five year old.
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5 year old these days I would say yes. My kid is 10 now but at 5 she had a DS and was playing games like this so depends on the child I think.
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It's a great stroller, but I think it would be a stretch for your 5-year-old. I had this stroller until my 39 lbs, 43 in 4-year-old just seemed too big & the straps were becoming problematic and too tight (mainly the crotch strap just seemed very short). It probably depends on the torso/leg proportions of the particular kid. I'd suggest trying it out (even just trying a single BOB stroller on the 5-year-old) in person before forking over the moolah. Good luck!