Does this help your kid or make them stupid?
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Personally, I think it depends on how the parents chose to use this item. I like it - I use it as a supplement to what my children are learning in school. I sit down with them and have them try to see if they can read the word. Once they read the word then they use the pen to see if they were correct. I also use it to have them point out their sight words, say the word and then use the pen to check. There are also questions they can answer to help teach them reading comprehension. Then somedays I just let them have the story read to them by hitting the icon. I think they do still learn from that (although probably a little less) because they are looking at the pages and the words. It won't teach them to read on their own - but it is a great tool for parents to use with their children.
528936
I've seen a 5 year old use it. It was kind of difficult for him but not too bad.
314031
Hm. I think it's fun for a few minutes, but the repetition is annoying. My ADHD child likes it. If the noisy aspect wouldn't bother your child, I think it's good for concentration and balance.
1305191
Yes, I put on my kids as well. But I just don't let them play with it. I have a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old. My 2 year old loves it.
1842627
Yes, sort of. He may not know what some of the items are, but with kind players, it could be explained or the 8 yr old could draw something else on the list that he did know. Sometimes my 9 yr old is in the same situation and we just roll with it. He loves the game.
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No not at all. I got it for my one year old and he didn't know what to do with it. I would say more for a 4 year old
849672
Probably not honestly. If you park your kids in front of a TV 24/7 you may as well just assume Mcdonalds. Kids need to learn how to do independent play and cognitive thinking. This stunts intellectual growth. Don't do it.....
1139509
I have a smart 4.5 year old and she just received it as a gift. It's challenging for her to get the 4-in-a-row concept and doesn't get the idea of strategizing to foil others' attempts at winning. I think she'll catch on but initially she was stressed because she didn't quite understand.
1488772
depends on their balancing abilities, but general no. It's not too young. My two year old uses it all the time, so does my four year old.
287436
No. It is only really any good for keeping a small child from opening a door. All it would do is slow them down a few seconds longer
287044
Yes, I'm almost certain it does. If you're worried about it for your kids, there are supplements that you can give them. I have to say, after installing this system, our water, which wasn't bad to start with is no unbelievably good. Definitely a good purchase.
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Brandon, I think it totally depends upon the child's abilities. Our grandson was actually too young when we purchased it.
1175684
I would say a little yes but I buy more advanced toys for my kids and they usually catch up with them. Also it will help them learn the alphabet too.
1799941
No. I bought it for my 2 year old and even my 4 year old is entertained by it. It has many functions, once they figure it out then they just have fun playing with it.
1413791
I wouldn't feel qualified to answer that because I don't know your child. I'd recommend that you speak with you child's teacher who is familiar with your child's abilities and needs. If you are a home schooler, you could certainly order the software, teach yourself to use it (which is fun and useful anyway), then just try it with your child. If he has no speech or hearing impairment, I would predict that he would pick it up just fine if he's interested.
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I'm not a doctor but I would think so. We started using it when our daughter was around 4-5 months old. I wish we had tried it sooner. She's 9 months old today and we are going to begin weening her off the suit. It's totally worth it if it works for your kid.
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No, even though I bought it for my 2 yr old daughter, its a learning and art tool because they can learn letters and numbers as well as be creative