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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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Game reviews for ages 2, 4 & 9, educational

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  • Review
    The Underground Railroad: In the Ohio River Valley

    Student-made game depicts dangers faced by escaping slaves.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Letter Factory

    Froggy friends help preschoolers learn the alphabet.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Jake and the Never Land Pirates

    Games, treasure, and free exploration = swashbuckling fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Crisis of Nations

    Civics game about running a country in global economy.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Team Umizoomi

    Math-based adventures well-suited to preschoolers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

    More positive messages than you thought you could squeeze into one game.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Reader Rabbit Preschool

    Cute story and animation surround educational mini-games.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    VTech MobiGo Software - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

    Kids play math games with their favorite Disney mouse.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: MobiGo, MobiGo 2
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Learn Geography
    Great educational content; slightly dry gameplay.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Beach Day

    Designed for Leapster, these mini-games offer very young players practice in phonics, memory skills, and number order.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Leapster
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Tag Junior

    Electronic book pal reads board books aloud to toddlers.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Tag Junior
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Brain Age Express: Math Review
    Train your brain, now with DSi camera support.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    JumpStart 3D Virtual World

    Educational challenges help kids memorize the ABCs, solve math equations, and learn grammar.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Tag Reading System

    It's cool: Just tap, and the Tag pen reads to you.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Tag
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Animal Genius (DS)

    Wacky animal facts, fun gameplay, and spoken directions make this educational game good for little ones.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    DimensionM

    Educational action game puts algebra into missions.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    Number Raiders
    Kids will love this twist on Space Invaders.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Leapster
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    My First Story Reader
    Excellent addition to a toddler's reading library.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: My First Story Reader
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Leapster L-Max Learning Game System
    Souped-up Leapster with exciting new features.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Leapster
    (Game, 2005)
  • Review
    Reader Rabbit Reading Learning System
    Subpar Reader Rabbit bundle.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2005)
  • Review
    Hula Hamsters
    Simple but fun activities for kids ages 4 to 8.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2004)
  • Review
    Dora the Explorer Wildlife Rescue
    Fun, educational Leapster game features Dora and Diego.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Leapster
    (Game, 2004)
  • Review
    Leapster

    Leapster is a revolutionary children's product.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Leapster
    (Game, 2003)
  • Review
    LeapPad Record & Play Microphone
    Microphone involves kids in fun and creative ways.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: LeapPad Learning System
    (Game, 2003)
  • Review
    LeapPad Learning System
    Smart toy helps kids learn to read.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: LeapPad Learning System
    (Game, 2003)