Win VTech Innotab and Games to Beat Summer Brain Drain

June 11, 2013 by 56 Comments

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vtech innotabMy little fella just started his summer break. We all know that kids lose a lot of knowledge over the summer- Most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. Some students also lose more than two months in reading achievement. (Cooper, 1996) Parents consistently cite summer as the most difficult time to ensure that their children have productive things to do.

v techI personally am not a huge fan of plugging kids in all day, or letting children have free reign over mom and dad’s tablets and phones, they are expensive and not made to be used as toys. So many kids are plugged in all day as it is, not spending enough time playing outside or playing games or with mom and dad. However, a little educational play goes a long way, and there is a time and a place for technology. In today’s modern world, there is a need to let kids have technology to a degree. Why not let them use tablets made for kids, like the VTech Innotab.

 

vtechThe VTech InnoTab 2S has safe, educational content hat you choose yourself, as well as the ability to take pictures, video, do artwork, and more. In certain games, you can replace your favorite characters face with your own or whomever you choose. There is also an MP3 player, and you can download and read e-books as well.
Released at the same price point as the original InnoTab, VTech has refreshed it’s product to include a more modern tablet feel. Including a new rotatable camera and video recorder, secure Wi-Fi and personalization utilized by up to four users.

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With the InnoTab 2S all attention has been diverted from my iPad and onto the 5” touch screen of the InnoTab. Touch, tilt, drag-and-drop or tap, the compact touch screen provides all the excitement of a tablet without the worry of them dropping it or stumbling upon an inappropriatewebsite; the InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet only connects to the Learning Lodge Navigator enabling kids to play, learn, and explore, in a controlled and safe environment.

Included in the initial purchase of the InnoTab 2 is a one tilt sensor game, one augmented reality game, one e-book, art studio app, notes app, friends list, calendar and calculator to get started along with three free downloads when you connect the device to the Learning Lodge Navigator and register the product. Then of course you can purchase additional apps as you go. Currently, there are more than 200 additional apps, including games, e-books and much more, ready to be downloaded via the VTech Learning Lodge Navigator. Also keep in mind all InnoTab games are compatible with the InnoTab 2S.
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The Innotab 2 contains 2GB on board memory and expandable SD card slot available to accommodate SD cards up to 32GB. The InnoTab requires 4 AA batteries or an AC Adapter, there is also a rechargeable battery pack available. It does eat batteries, so I personally recommend the adapter or rechargeable battery pack.
We also got to review Toy Story 3 and Madagascar 3 games, available for purchase separately.
The Toy Story game gives you three interactive, educational activities that use the color touch screen or tilt sensor to play, along with an e-book. The games incorporate learning and fun helping teach letters, shapes, and counting. In the animated e-book kids can read along with the story of Toy Story 3 while the pop-up dictionary gives animated definitions of words found in the e-book.
In Madagascar 3, the characters are brought to life, helping children develop problem solving and math skills with its 3 interactive games. You also get a vocabulary building e-book which also encourages reading skills.
Parents can track their child’s progress through the Learning Lodge Progress Log, offer encouragement and share in their pride when kids reach new learning milestones while using VTech.
Follow along VTech’s social media sites to get all the news and updates-
Buy It: Purchase the VTech InnoTab 2S (in purple or blue) for the MSRP of $99.99 at many local retailers near you as well as online at vtechkids.com. Additional game cartridges also available for the SRP of $24.99
Win It: VTech wants make sure those minds stay sharp this summer and are offering one lucky winner an InnoTab 2S and prize pack. Just enter below to win 🙂
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Comments

  1. Kari Flores says
    June 20, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    My son Greysen would be the benefactor. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize

  2. Melissa Tippie says
    June 20, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I would give this to my son if I won. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. Thanks! 🙂

  3. Tracie Brown says
    June 19, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I would give this to my daughter! She would love it for car trips and such instead of playing with our cell phones 🙂

  4. KATIE KLEIN says
    June 19, 2013 at 11:04 am

    mY BOYS HAVE ONE OF THESE SO I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS FOR MY BEST FRIENDS DAUGHTER FOR HER BDAY.

  5. Joy H says
    June 18, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    I would give it to my son or maybe my daughter for her birthday!!! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I would love to win that’s for sure!

  6. Meghan Finley says
    June 18, 2013 at 12:26 am

    this would make an awesome birthday gift for my 4 year old. Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway

  7. Tina says
    June 17, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    I would love to give this to my niece. She was born a preemie and I would like to give her an extra hand where ever I can. She would also just flip over this.

  8. Deanna says
    June 17, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    I will give the VTech InnoTab 2S Prize Pack to my 5 year old son. Thanks for the giveaway! My son and I are excited. We hope I win the prize pack! 😉

  9. Ashley says
    June 17, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Would love to win this for my 4 yr old son! He would LOVE it! We also like the switch n go dino’s from their website! Thanks for the giveaway!

  10. Kristan Price says
    June 17, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. I would most likely give this to my cousin who I will be babysitting over the summer. She would enjoy using the InnoTab and it could keep her occupied since my own children are younger than her, it would give her some quiet time to do her own thing.

  11. Stacy Alfano says
    June 16, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    I would give this to my 6 year old and make her share it with her 3 year old sister!

  12. brett says
    June 16, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    great giveaway

    this would be for my kids

  13. Deb K says
    June 16, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.This would be for my grandson.

  14. Christine says
    June 15, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    I would give this to my kids.
    Thanks for the chance!

  15. Cassandra Eastman says
    June 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I would give this to my son & daughter to share! I think they’d really love that it has a camera, they both love to take pictures!

  16. Jennifer Marie says
    June 15, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I would give this to my sons. They would love the camera feature! Thanks for the chance!

  17. sandra says
    June 14, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    i will be giving this to my little boy who is always stealing my phone to play games,. at least this way i know the games he will play are eductional

  18. Beth says
    June 14, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    This would be for my youngest daughter. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize

  19. Lena N. says
    June 14, 2013 at 10:43 am

    I’d give this to my daughter! Thanks for the giveaway.

  20. amy pugmire says
    June 14, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I would love to give this to my two little girls.

  21. israel y says
    June 14, 2013 at 6:52 am

    this is for my son Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize

  22. amy rouse says
    June 13, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Who will you give this to? my brand new granddaughter Olivia!!

  23. lana says
    June 13, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    this would be for my son. My 4 year old could sit with electronics night and day.

    They would love this

  24. Natalie S says
    June 13, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    I would give this to my boys – they are 4 and 2 – they would absolutely LOVE this! Thanks for the chance!

  25. Opal Baker says
    June 13, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize for my grandson.This will help him be more prepared.

  26. Jessica Cox says
    June 13, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    This would be for my 2 daughters “Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. “

  27. Carolyn Barnett says
    June 13, 2013 at 11:27 am

    My daughter would be wild about this and I would make her wait until her birthday in November!

  28. courtney b says
    June 13, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I would give this to my daughter who loves electronics and loves to learn so this would be perfect!

  29. shelly says
    June 13, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway! My daughter would LOVE this!

  30. Colleen Maurina says
    June 13, 2013 at 1:39 am

    This would be for my little grandson. It is amazing to me how early they learn and enjoy technology!

  31. Kate, aka guavalicious says
    June 12, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    My niece, because my twins would fight over it!

  32. Amanda Boerst says
    June 12, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    I would be giving this to my son. he loves our phones and laptops so i think he’d love to have one of his own. Thanks you so much for this amazing giveaway!

  33. Rochel S. says
    June 12, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I would love to give this to my son! He would LOVE it!

  34. Debra Pauley says
    June 12, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I Would Give This To My Niece! What A Great Product For Learning And Discovering!

  35. Leah K says
    June 12, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. My son could really use this on our long car rides that we have to visit relatives (grandmas and grandpas!) he would love it! he is definitely an electronic kid!

  36. sarah says
    June 12, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    my daughters would love to win this! Thanks for the giveaway

  37. Tabathia B says
    June 12, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I would give to my youngest daughter. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.

  38. Yolanda says
    June 12, 2013 at 11:16 am

    My daughter would love this game. I think these types of games are so educational.

  39. Sylvia White says
    June 12, 2013 at 10:34 am

    I would give it to my youngest granddaughter who is the only one without a tablet

  40. jeannine s says
    June 12, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I would give this to my son. We work on review during the summer to combat summer brain drain so this would be perfect

  41. Laura Miller says
    June 12, 2013 at 7:52 am

    My four year old would love this!!! It looks like there are a ton of great apps to choose from!!!

  42. Sandy VanHoey says
    June 12, 2013 at 3:41 am

    If I won, I’d be giving to my granddaughters to share. I love that they have Hello Kitty as well.

  43. Heather Hayes Panjon says
    June 11, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    I Would Give This To My Niece! What A Great Product For Learning And Discovering!

  44. Kimberly Schotz says
    June 11, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    what an awesome prize. I know this is something my granddaughter Ryan would love. I love toys that promote learning.

  45. heather s says
    June 11, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    My nephew would love this. He likes to learn

  46. Janet W. says
    June 11, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    This is an amazing prize and giveaway!! I would love to win this for my 3 1/2 year old grandson! I think he would really benefit from it!

  47. Angela Yeremenko says
    June 11, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    I would love to win this for my 2 daughters. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize!

  48. D SCHMIDT says
    June 11, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I would love to win this for my four year old son, he loves any form of interactive toy and has been eyeing this up in Target for months. I was planning on getting it for him for Christmas. Thanks for hosting this fabulous giveaway

  49. Katherine says
    June 11, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    I would give this my niece lauren Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize

  50. Amy says
    June 11, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Well, considering I have an 8yr old and a almost 6 yr old it would be hard to decide who should get it. My youngest has a leapster so maybe the 8yrs old. I love educational technology. If they’re going to use it, they might as well, be learning something. “Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. “

  51. Harmony B says
    June 11, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    My 3 yr old would love it. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.

  52. Amber Edwards says
    June 11, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    I would give this to my son. He just turned 8 and is super jealous of his brother’s leap pad. I much prefer the Vtech brand, so I have wanted to get one of these for my kids. But have been waiting for a good sale.

  53. Andrea O says
    June 11, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    My son would absolutely love this! We are doing a lot of traveling this summer. Definitely need activities for long car rides. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.

  54. Elizabeth Towns says
    June 11, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I would give this to my son or my nephew who both really love vtech learning tools, and are growing so much intellectually with the help of these wonderful learning games. I absolutely love vtech and how much research and time they put into developing their educational resources.
    Elizabeth T, Early Rise

  55. Alicia says
    June 11, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I will of course give this to my 4 1/2 yr old daughter who really wants a tablet like her brother (he has an Archos). This would be awesome to win. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  56. Jessica Bevil says
    June 11, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I would definitely give it to my son. He turns 4 in August & I’d love to get him a tablet for his birthday! Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.

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