VTech InnoTab Software - Go! Go! Smart Wheels
By Christy Matte,
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Vehicle mini-games give letter, number learning a new spin.
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What’s It About?
VTECH INNOTAB SOFTWARE - GO! GO! SMART WHEELS brings kids to Alphabet Town, where the Go! Go! Smart Wheels cars work and play. They can take part in five learning activities in different parts of town where they can practice letter recognition and sounds, numbers and counting, and early handwriting. They may need to help the mechanic repair cars, join the police in search of a letter thief, rescue a kitten caught in a tree, or spend time building roads. When kids are ready for a bit of a break, they can read along with the included ebook. In it, the Go! Go! Smart Wheels have to help a friend out of a sticky situation. The glossary can help kids understand new words. Kids who are feeling creative then can head to the garage to customize a car and build a gallery of their designs. They also can use the photo activity to insert their own picture in a scene.
Is It Any Good?
VTech InnoTab Software - Go! Go! Smart Wheels is an engaging way for kids to start learning about early literacy skills such as letter recognition, numbers, counting, phonics, and handwriting. There's a mix of learning and creative activities to appeal to a range of interests, but younger kids may struggle with some of them, particularly the handwriting tasks. They also may have trouble with some of the in-game vocabulary words that are chosen for each letter. Some of them, such as the word juice, are advanced for early readers. Others, such as igloo and olive, are objects that may be unfamiliar. A little parental support will be enough to help kids overcome any initial obstacles. Beyond those challenges, the mini-games provide a strong introduction to early literacy skills and a fun way to pass some time. Kids who are interested in cars and trucks, in particular, will find plenty of entertainment value.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about letter sounds. Point out letters you see around the house or while running errands. Practice letter sounds and recognition.
Talk about numbers and counting. Practice counting everyday objects at snack time or on the go. Make it a game.
Discuss being helpful. What are some ways you can help out around the house?
Game Details
- Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
- Subjects: Language & Reading: letter or word recognition, phonics, reading, Math: counting, numbers
- Skills: Creativity: imagination
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: VTech Electronics
- Release date: November 1, 2014
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Cars and Trucks, Adventures, Numbers and Letters
- ESRB rating: NR for No Description
- Last updated: August 6, 2021
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