LeapFrog’s New Online Learning World

Written on Jun 25, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under LeapFrog, News

LeapFrog announced it’s new online learning world: LeapWorld.

“We asked parents what they look for in online experiences for their children,” said Craig Hendrickson, senior vice president and chief product officer, “and parents said safety, fun, and education. In response, we are excited to launch LeapWorld, an online space that not only addresses these three criteria, but also sets a new standard for the innovative, personalized play that is possible only in the combined online and offline experiences LeapFrog offers.”

Using their Leapster2 hand held devices, children can earn tokens that they can use to create a character and build their own home online in LeapWorld. Then, as they explore the world and customize their space, children can play games that emphasize math, reading and science as well as social and life skills. The games automatically adapt to challenge children according to their individual skill levels.

The free Learning Path software allows parents to monitor progress and see what their children are learning both on the Leapster2 and in LeapWorld. Even more parent-friendly is the fact that LeapWorld and it’s web-based games and activities are available at no cost to Leapster2 owners.

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