Leap Frog - Talking Words Factory 2 - Code Word Caper

This video is perfect for beginning readers who know the short vowel sounds and are able to blend. Both of my daughters were able to transition from words like "cat" and "fat" to words with digraphs and special rules (e.g. magic E) painlessly. After the first time my four-year-old watched this video, she was able to write out simple words like HOP and then lengthen the O by adding the magic E (i.e. HOPE).

I have younger children as well and they were very entertained by the video, although I am not sure if there was any real educational benefit for them.

As another reviewer wrote, you need to get the other DVDs in the series first in order to build up to the skills taught in this one. (Unless, of course, your child already knows letters sounds, blends, etc.) The content is a little hokey but the kids like it and it is for them, after all. I would recommend it.

I can't quite explain it, but kids seem to really enjoy the Leap Frog Learning Series DVDs. They kind of build on each other, so I would recommend getting The Letter Factory first. I didn't find this one particularly clever but, like I said, my kids seem to really enjoy it! Maybe it's the perfect mix of child-humor, family relationships they relate to, learning, and length ??

A must have for a Kinder-1st grader to reinforce reading skills. Excellent gift!! Buy the Leap Frog package (4DVD's) in a case, it will save you $$$$ and your kids will learn a lot.

Great for kids ,keeps their attention ,very educational they would enjoy the whole series.Another great product from leap frog.