Can the child type words and read them on the screen?
748156
No, they can type letters which it will sound with word starting with that letter.
748157
not really, it's more like a bunch of games that are pre-programmed on the machine. Like matching or spot the difference or it play some music. Or you spill orange juice in the thing and then none of the buttons work.
748158
no, it was all preprogrammed responses. The graphics are terrible and it quit working after 2-3 months
748159
The screen is about the size of credit card and the pre-programmed games are mainly graphics. I haven't found any section where you can "type" yourself. The keyboard is mainly for answering the prompted question. Example: "which letter makes the 't' sound?" And then you type "T".
850035
Possibly. My very bright 12-year-old granddaughter had the little critter running around the house on Christmas day last year with only about 10 minutes of input from me--otherwise she just read and followed the manual. So I guess it depends on the child's reading level and the giver's availability for some help.
742153
Yes. My daughter got this to draw pictures and is able to use the pen and tablet to navigate her computer screen as well
1841285
no, its very limited insofar as smart abilities. only good for basic use. keyboard for texting is extremely small and difficult to use.
1004562
I'm pretty certain no, can't check it right know. Though you can always use the touch screen keyboard.
1331720
Reading is helpful, however, it is functional without being able to read. I have a 3 year old that LOVES to play and is pretty good at it (to an extent). There is plenty of direction read aloud.
1909940
Yes, but you need to turn the physical keyboard off so the on-screen keyboard is enabled.
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.
2239021
The game is to advaced for a child that can not read. The game would require a lot of help from the parent.
2200973
I don't see an issue with young children using the keyboard. However it may be more difficult for someone to learn to type on this due to lack of feedback from a traditional keyboard.
22672
Yes! However, the keyboard is extremely hard and uncomforably to use, so you would probably end up typing slower than on the device itself.
705299
Several of the activities in it involve typing and work as you described. There is not a regular word processor or notepad type function that I have seen, but a lot of the games use the keyboard and it works perfectly for them.
856947
My granddaughter & I touch the screen & have used it that way. I guess you could do that to. Just not sure if everything would work that way on it. Hope this will be helpful. Have fun with your Leap Frog..
865229
I would depend how computer savvy and independent this child is. MY 6 1/2 yr old (at the time) grandson figured it out on his own--but it took a while, and he is pretty smart. But once he got going, there was no stopping him. He loves it.
2262997
My son is two and can work the touchscreen. I think more festures and gamed will be used next year. But an adult can certainly guide through like reading a story.
1749798
I think a one year old might enjoy the sounds and the mashing of the keyboard. The games may be a little too much for a one year old to understand. You would definately have to assist them
720625
Yes you can speak to it and it will type it for you. You may have to download a free app to do it, but there are numerous free awesome ones. My favorite part about this tablet though that I should have mentioned in my review is that unlike a smartphone and like a computer it has a regular USB port for other keyboards and MICS, though there is a mini one already inside it. I haven't tested it yet to see how clearly it translates though. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of Ghost Writer but thats one option available through downloadable software or through an app.