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I Spy Challenger

(2006, Educational Handheld - Puzzle, Rated E, Play it on: Leapster)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    I Spy books translate well on the Leapster.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids solve puzzles. The game also teaches visual discrimination, rhyming, vocabulary, word-object association, and reading

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About I Spy Challenger

Parents need to know that there is more going on here than just solving visual puzzles. These games teach kids visual discrimination, rhyming, vocabulary, word-object association, and reading. Because three of the four games are timed, kids need to be old enough to handle the pressure that the timed gameplay creates.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about which of the four games they like to play most. Parents also may want to talk about the time element. Does pressure make the game more fun -- or is it too much?
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