When I think of the brands of the items that my children play and interact with, LeapFrog definitely comes to mind... as the creator of educational toys and fun handheld electronic games.
So, when I heard that they teamed up with Lionsgate Home Entertainment to release two new DVDs for 2011, it took my brain a little while to get used to the concept before realizing that I was sure both of my kids would be extremely interested in seeing them. Combine the fun of discovery and learning that LeapFrog is known for with a cute way to bring their beloved characters to life and what was there not to love?
And, as soon as LeapFrog: The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park and LeapFrog: Numbers Ahoy arrived and we saw the bright colors and smiling faces on the boxes, we were all ready to sit down to take a look.
Big Sister E decided that we should watch "the movie about the letters" first, so we sat back to see what adventures Tad, Lily and Scout the puppy would entertain us with in The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park.
As soon as the colorful images and jazzy music came on the screen, Big Sister E and Little Sister B were sold. They sat riveted to the screen watching Edison, a firefly friend of Tad, Lily and Scout, bring them to the place of his childhood dreams only to discover that Alistair Alphabelly's Amazing Amusement Park is closed.
When Edison gets stuck atop the Fantastical Ferris Wheel, they discover that in order to turn on the rides in the park they have to use the magic of the alphabet. By learning all of the upper and lowercase letters through word and song, Tad, Lily and Scout work together to save their friend and, of course, save the day!
As this movie went on, I noticed that not only was it extremely mesmerizing, but that it was at least 10 minutes into the DVD before either of my kids made a sound or even looked away from the screen. And that was only for Big Sister E to let me know that "we want to watch the numbers DVD after this one is done."
All in all, the 39 minute running time was just enough that the storyline was completed and there were enough fun and cute songs to keep things moving. I was impressed with how LeapFrog managed to incorporate educational and learning aspects while somehow not making a movie that felt overly stuffy or like kids were directly being taught something.
When it came time to watch Numbers Ahoy, I wondered if the thrill of something new would have worn off... but it didn't. Big Sister E and Little Sister B were just as excited to see where Tad, Lily and Scout's adventure under the sea would take them (and us).
This time Edison is bringing the group on a journey to help with a little number sense for a complicated game, but a pirate mistakenly captures Scout! Tad and Lily must use their new understanding of counting, grouping and estimating to rescue him and navigate the deep while facing foes such as sharks and crab henchmen (even Pirate Pythagoras himself) and begin to see numbers in a whole new way.
About halfway through the 35 minute running time of this DVD, Big Sister E turned to me and said, "I like this show. Do you know why? I like the pirates." Whatever works, I guess! Both she and Little Sister B watched Numbers Ahoy with just as much intensity as The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park and, considering that they were learning at the same time, I was happy about their enjoyment!
A name that parents already know and trust, LeapFrog has managed to incorporate education with fun in both of these great DVDs (ARV $14.98 each). What a great way to keep children engaged with letters and numbers in a unique and outstanding way! There are even bonus features on both DVDs that include "curriculum commentary" from child experts about ways to help your child learn the basics of language and math.
And, thanks to the generosity of LeapFrog, one person will get to bring the joy of learning to the child in their life as well, because...
One lucky person will win The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park AND Numbers Ahoy from LeapFrog!
To enter to win: Tell me who these fun and educational DVDs would be for/why you would like to win them.
Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).
1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow LeapFrog on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!
I want to WIN LeapFrog's 2 new DVDs (ARV $30), Amazing Alphabet and Numbers Ahoy! #thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/fJ8uYd #giveaway #win
2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and LeapFrog's DVD website. Please leave an address where it can be found.
Giveaway will end on February 18th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only.
A big thank you to LeapFrog for providing their new DVDs for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
949 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 949 of 949 Newer› Newest»I follow you with google friend connect.
2
jberrec atgmail dot com
I entered the Pressman Dinosaur Train game giveaway.
jberrec at gmail dot com
I entered the Big G & Hot Wheels Super Fan giveaway.
jberrec at gmail dot com
I entered the Comfy Sacks giveaway.
jberrec at gmail dot com
Daily Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/tabithapye/status/37721656445112320
This would be for my 3 yr. old son. We're in the middle of learning letters!
beccaboomeister83@gmail.com
I follow you with Google Friend Connect 01
beccaboomeister83@gmail.com
I subscribe to you via e-mail beccaboomeister83@gmail.com
I have your button 01
http://longing-to-create.blogspot.com/2011/02/great-giveaway.html
beccaboomeister83@gmail.com
I have your button 02
http://longing-to-create.blogspot.com/2011/02/great-giveaway.html
beccaboomeister83@gmail.com
I have your button 03
http://longing-to-create.blogspot.com/2011/02/great-giveaway.html
beccaboomeister83@gmail.com
I entered your Guidecraft giveaway. beccaboomeister83@gmail.com
Follow LeapFrog on Twitter
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jlloyd9105/status/37858120093020160
reljsw@gmail.com
The DVD's would be for my 2.5 year old son who loves his letters
I follow Mail Carrier on FB
I follow Mail Carrier on FB
I entered the BAB giveaway
I entered the guildcraft giveaway
Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/bullittmilner/status/37884659379478528
dod@rogers.com
This is for my daughters (7, 4, 2) who love Leap Frog!
jennifer at quiverfullfamily dot com
I like LF on FB!
jennifer at quiverfullfamily dot com
i entered the happy me skin care giveaway
reljsw@gmail.com
i entered the gummy lump art giveaway
reljsw@gmail.com
i entered the guidecraft nesting cubes giveaway
reljsw@gmail.com
i entered the comfy sacks giveaway
reljsw@gmail.com
I will love them for my kids who enjoy LeapFrog products.
cucului002002@yahoo.com
Elisa
I subscribe to thanks mail carrier via email using jamcfarland at comcast dot net. These would be great for my 6 month old neice! I am pretty much her daily nanny and she loves to learn already!
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/driii123/status/37966228169560064
I rented the alphabet one from Blockbuster and my 3-yr-old didn't want me to return it ! So these would definitely be loved.
http://twitter.com/#!/rlee1950/status/37986617738272768
yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net
These would be for my son who really learned a lot from Letter Factory and Word Factory and I think he would learn a lot from these too. cwitehrstine at zoominternet dot net
gfc follower cwitherstine at zoomintnernet dot net
I like Leap Frog on facebook. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
gfc follower 2 cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
I like you on facebook 1. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
I like you on facebook 2. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
I'd like to win these for my cousins - they love frogs (I know, weird!)
matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com
Would love these for my kids because they are fun and educational!!
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jkomaran/status/38023220850335744
xjanelle at hotmail dot com
They would be for my daughter. I'd Love to win them because they would help her learn her ABC's!! mommy2rylie@ymail.com
I follow LeapFrog on Twitter. (@Mom2Rylie) mommy2rylie@ymail.com
I Liked LeapFrog on Facebook. (Shawna Elkins) mommy2rylie@ymail.com
Entered $50 Sterling Silver Jewelry Gallery Gift Certificate. mommy2rylie@ymail.com
Follow you on twitter & Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Mom2Rylie/status/38036183548174336 mommy2rylie@ymail.com
I follow you with Google Friend Connect. (mommy2rylie) mommy2rylie@ymail.com (1)
I follow you with Google Friend Connect. (mommy2rylie) mommy2rylie@ymail.com (2)
I subscribe to your RSS feed. mommy2rylie@ymail.com (1)
I subscribe to your RSS feed. mommy2rylie@ymail.com (2)
I subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email. mommy2rylie@ymail.com (1)
I subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email. mommy2rylie@ymail.com (2)
I became a fan on Facebook. (Shawna Elkins) mommy2rylie@ymail.com (1)
I became a fan on Facebook. (Shawna Elkins) mommy2rylie@ymail.com (2)
http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/38047274084859904
Today's tweet
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
It would be great for my grandsons to have this learning apparatus on hand it would improve everything they have learned till now.
GloriaDeal@aol.com
Entered Crafts for Kids
candice126 at gmail dot com
I would like this for DDylan. His birthdy is coming and he needs extra encouragement with his letters and numbers.
I want to WIN LeapFrog's 2 new DVDs (ARV $30), Amazing Alphabet and Numbers Ahoy! #thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/fJ8uYd #giveaway #win
Like Leap Frog on fab
gladys p
sueparks2003 at gmail dot com
Follow on twitter and tweeted
I want to WIN LeapFrog's 2 new DVDs (ARV $30), Amazing Alphabet and Numbers Ahoy! #thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/fJ8uYd #giveaway #win
@sueparks2003
sueparks2003 at gmail dot com
Entered Gummy Lumps 300 crafts
sueparks2003 at gmail dot com
If I were the lucky winner, these fun DVDs would be for my two sons. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I follow leapfrog on twitter. un:codisweepstakes codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I'm a fan of LeapFrog via Facebook. un:codipayne codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I follow you on twitter (un:codisweepstakes) & tweeted: http://twitter.com/codisweepstakes/status/38169640572026881 codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I follow you via Google Friend Connect / Blogger : Goldilocs codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
2-I follow you via Google Friend Connect / Blogger : Goldilocs codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I subscribed via Google Reader RSS. codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
2-I subscribed via Google Reader RSS. codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I subscribe to your blog's content via email. codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
2-I subscribe to your blog's content via email. codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I'm a fan of you via Facebook. un:codipayne codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
2-I'm a fan of you via Facebook. un:codipayne codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
#2 Like you on fb
sueparks2003 at gmail dot com
#2 GFC follower
sueparks2003 at gmail dot com
#2 email subscriber
sueparks2003 at gmail dot com
#2 subscribe via RSS
sueparks2003 at gmail dot com
Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/bullittmilner/status/38205548184735744
dod@rogers.com
I'd love to win these for my 3 year old son. I swear he knows all of his letters and sounds from the LeapFrog Letter Factory DVD!
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jkomaran/status/38317601901776897
xjanelle at hotmail dot com
If I am the lucky LeapFrog winner it will be for my two and a half year old. We are working on numbers now!!
I follow Leapfrog on Twitter.
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
Like Leapfrog on Facebook
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
I entered the Sterling Silver J.G. giveaway
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
I entered the Build a Bear giveaway
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
I entered the Dinosaur Train giveaway.
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
I entered Gummy Lump giveaway also
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
Follow TMC on twitter
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
Like TMC on facebook 1
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
I like TMC on facebook 2
I subscribe to TMC email 1
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
I subscribe to TMC email 2
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
follow via google friend 1
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
I follow via google friend 2
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
i subscribe to rss feeds 1
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
Daily tweet http://twitter.com/#!/memamemepapa/status/38342121899573248
Molino7atmsndotcom
I subscribe to rss feeds 2shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
Entered Chili's GC giveaway
Molino7atmsndotcom
My grandsons will benefit by owning this incredible DVD because it will help them in school and other places.
GloriaDeal@aol.com
For my niece Hannah: she enjoys LeapFrog!
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
These would be for my 3 kids!
Entered the Big G & Hot Wheels giveaway.
Entered the PJ Greetings stamp giveway.
Entered the Dinosaur Train match game giveaway.
Entered the Infantino Savvy clutch giveaway.
I also entered the Chili's Restaurant Are You Wild or Mild Giveaway. Thank you!
Aliya D.
aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca
http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/38402248820133888
Today's tweet
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Entered Chili's
candice126 at gmail dot com
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/driii123/status/38409210358267904
I would like this for my 2 year old and 5 year they both can work on their numbers and letters.
shawnac68@hotmail.com
It would be for my son who is 3. He's really starting to show an interest in letters and reading.
hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com
I follow LeapFrog on Twitter- ksh123
hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com
I follow on Twitter and Tweeted- http://twitter.com/ksh123/status/38459581185138688
hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com
Rss subscriber #1
hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com
Rss subscriber #2
hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com
email subscriber #1
hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com
email subscriber #2
hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com
These would be for my daughter who is currently working on her alphabet and numbers. We have 1-10 mastered except for that pesky 7.
Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/bullittmilner/status/38568802757124096
dod@rogers.com
blog 1
http://crazy4giveaways.blogspot.com/2011/02/leapfrog-dvds.html
reljsw@gmail.com
blog 2
http://crazy4giveaways.blogspot.com/2011/02/leapfrog-dvds.html
reljsw@gmail.com
blog 3
http://crazy4giveaways.blogspot.com/2011/02/leapfrog-dvds.html
reljsw@gmail.com
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jlloyd9105/status/38570317525954560
reljsw@gmail.com
I would use these with the 2 little girls that I am a nanny for. They love leap frog movies! They would also be used with my god daughters and nephews. Thanks for the opportunity! thehelpfulhousewife at inbox dot com
My 2 year old granddaughter and her 4 month old brother would love these videos.
they are for my two grandsons to share and I'd like to win it for them because I love them dearly.
GloriaDeal@aol.com
These DVDs would be for my 3-year-old son - he would LOVE them!!!
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I follow LeapFrog on Twitter (@jdeemarie)
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I'm a Facebook fan of LeapFrog. (Jodi Jordan)
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I follow your blog via GFC #1
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I follow your blog via GFC #2
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I subscribe to your feed #2
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I receive your emails.
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/jdeemarie/status/38728834853371904
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
Facebook fan #2
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I would like to win the alphabet and i think that leap frog will be able to help
I entered the Big G and Hot Wheels giveaway.
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
I entered the Guildcraft giveaway.
jdeemarie @ gmail.com
Daily Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/tabithapye/status/38760007105253377
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jkomaran/status/38767058036604928
xjanelle at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/38776215166918656
Today's tweet
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
These would be for my 3 year old daughter. She loves the Leapfrog videos and is so anxious to see these new releases.
valblaisdell at yahoo dot com
"Like" Leapfrog on Facebook.
valblaisdell at yahoo dot com
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/driii123/status/38790698870382592
We have the word factory and letter factory videos and these would be a great addition! I really recommend them and they are fun! Thanks!
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
Entered FakeBake
candice126 at gmail dot com
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/driii123/status/39154394536755200
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/driii123/status/39479324365160449
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/driii123/status/39787382437978112
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/driii123/status/40090032639459328
Post a Comment