I’ve mentioned it before, and I know I will mention it again: I have three girls. Lovely, amazing, smart, funny girls…who are addicted to technology. I don’t think that I am the only mom whose kids are addicted to anything that involves a screen of some sort. In fact, I think that it is a (regrettable, maybe even sad) reality of our time that everything that entertains our kids is done so via a screen. Don’t even get me started on why more kids are obese today than they were 20 years ago, because I have a sneaking suspicion that it has to do with this screen addiction, but that is a post for another time.
Anyway, like many parents, I struggle with finding things for my kids that will double as both entertainment and education. We have my MacBook, iPods, and iPhones, and can access educational website and apps geared toward each of our kids age/skill groups (3rd grade, 1st grade, and pre-school), however, they don’t seem to hold my kids’ attention for more than 10 minutes at a time.
Recently I had the opportunity to review the Little Scholar Tablet. Ya’ll…I love it, but more importantly my kids love it (score!). Let me tell you a bit about this amazing educational (and entertaining…double score!) product. The Little Scholar Tablet combines over 35 years of educational support and experience into one convenient location that is easy to navigate and accessible to kids. It comes fully-loaded with over 200 fun and educational apps (focused on core educational areas like math, reading, and spelling), books, songs, and videos (all designed by educators based on years of combined experience), as well as a camera and the A+ app that allows parents to conveniently track their kids progress and guild their kids’ learning.
Just so I am clear: when I say it comes loaded with over 200 items, what I mean is that parents won’t have to set anything up, purchase anything additional to load onto the tablet (although they do have the option to load more), or connect the tablet to wi-fi. What the heck?! It was READY TO GO STRAIGHT FROM THE BOX! Happy dance! The Little Scholar Tablet is designed for kids ages pre-school through first grade (and programs are organized according to grade level), features an 8-inch touch screen, and runs on the Google Android 4.2.2 operating system. Very high tech!
Bottom line: my first grader LOVES this product (as do her sisters, although technically they are too old and too young, respectively, for the product), and I feel good about allowing her to “entertain” herself with it! The Little Scholar Tablet is now on sale at Toys R Us and retails for $149.99-$199.99. This would make an amazing Christmas gift for your kids or a wise educational investment for families dedicated to giving their kids a leg up educationally!
You can learn more about School Zone products by liking School Zone on Facebook and following @schoolzone on Twitter.
Now, y’all can win one! Enter below, and good luck!
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to School Zone for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. That Bald Chick is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
I like the School Zone Preschool workbook.
I like the Flash Action Alphabet & Numbers 1-100 Software
I like the spelling software for my daughter, she could use the help. Thanks for the chance to win
I like the Bedtime Alphabet Night-Time Learning, Interactive Flash Cards.
I like the Big Puzzle Play Codes, Puzzles & More Workbook & Software. My daughter loves to do fun activities and learn at the same time.
I like the Start to Read! Complete Early Reading Program 18-Book Set. It would be great for my daughter.
I like the alphabet apps
I really like that you can buy a Kids’ Repurposed Bookcase to hold and display books. If I had room for it I would love to have that.
Visited the site and learned There are over 150 preloaded School Zone apps, videos, books, songs, and games on the Little Scholar tablet.
Artistic apps for painting, color and shape recognition build creativity skills. Love that!
love the alphabet apps. thankyou, ken
I like that it comes preloaded with apps! Saves so much time and money!
I learned they offer flash cards.
I like all the software that they have.
I really like the math flash cards They would be great to use with my grandkids
I like all of the reading activities, especially the learn to read by the levels.
I really like the variety of educational items they offer!
I like School Zone’s Charlie & Company
Would love to get my daughter some workbooks and flash cards from there.
I learned that it’s Ready to play with 150+ apps, videos, songs & books!
I really like the Start to Read! Complete Early Reading Program!
i love word searches for kids!!
I love that they start with learning materials as early as the toddler stage.
I learned about this site – not seen before. Love that this tablet does not have any extra purchases
The spelling software looks great!
I learned that they make software as well. I especially like the preschool and kindergarten one.
I learned that SchoolZone has been an expert in educational materials for over 35 years! Thanks for the chance to win!
The tablet comes preloaded with 150+ apps-that is amazing.
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I like the alphabet flash cards
I like the ABC Apps
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I love the preloaded apps that come with it! I think my daughter would really love the spelling ones!
I like that this has preloaded apps.
I love the workbooks especially the Big Pencil-Pal Kindergarten Software & Workbook.
I learned that this table can track and guide progress and that while it comes with plenty of apps, there are still additional choices available for purchase (gah, I love it so much! lol!).
I love the math flash cards!
I love that SchoolZone has work books for kids all the way through grade 6!
I like that this tablet is loaded with apps and books and it’s ready to use right out of the box.
Oh I also really love the Giant Alphabet Workbook! That would be good for him too!
I learned they’ve been around for 35 years. The Start to Read products would be great for my son also.
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I liked the school zone work book and ABC
Big Puzzle Play Codes, Puzzles & More Workbook & Software.
I learned that they also have a blog.
I learned that this has 150+ apps, videos, songs & books!
I learned this comes with over 150 apps!
I like the software options for every stage. We could use the Preschool set.
I really love the Big Pencil-Pal Preschool Software & Workbook!
I liek the tablet is loaded with so many apps..yeah
I like the kid safe ear bugs! !
I like that they have work books all the way down to toddler age.
Learned that it comes preloaded with apps. Perfect for families that don’t have tons of extra money to spend on more.
I learned that School Zone has many products to educate young children. The have workbooks, software, apps and flash cards to help children with math and reading too.
I like the Start to Read program! Smart! Thanks
I love School Zone! That is where I order the workbooks for homeschooling my preschooler. Great company and great products!
I learned that it comes loaded with 150 plus apps and a bumper guard.
I think this is awesome not only does it have tons of apps but a start to read program! My three boys would love this!!!!!
OK. I am older. I love everything on their website. I did not know there was so much available to help children learn at home. I want to help my grandchildren more.
I would love to give this as a gift.
I also like the Wipe & Clean Alphabets Funbook.
I would like the Big Kindergarten Workbook
I would like the Big Kindergarten Workbook.
I love the School Zone workbooks both my son and my daughter use them!
The software for this is less expensive than the LeapFrog software
I also like the Start to Read books.
I learned that it comes loaded with 150 plus apps