The best way for children to learn is through play. When learning is fun and children are motivated there is no limit to what they can achieve. As they get older and schoolwork gets more challenging keeping them motivated and interested in educational activities gets becomes harder. My daughter is struggling with math and we are working together on strengthening her math skills but it wasn’t going too well until I was introduced to LeapFrog’s My Robot Friend app.
LeapFrog My Robot Friend iOS app.
We’ve been using My Robot Friend for less than a week and she has already improved her understanding of some basic math concepts that she was having a hard time with. She is a visual learner and she has difficulty with abstract concepts but when she is playing on My Robot Friend addition, subtraction, negative numbers and structuring problem solving into clear steps is just part of the game and it becomes something concrete and visual that has a goal that motivates her (like reaching the treasure).
The game starts by asking the player to program a sequence of instructions for their robot. At first the commands require the children to work with basic counting skills, slowly moving into addition and subtraction and introducing problem solving and logic skills. As the children master different levels they game not only introduces new concepts but also becomes more engaging.
My daughter was very motivated to move from one level to the next in order to obtain ribbons, coins and different gadgets from rockets and invisibility cloaks to special powers like shrinking. The coins can be used to buy the robot different hats and outfits and accessories, which she specially enjoyed and I really liked that this reward system not only made the game fun but also introduces the concept of money. After she spent all her money buying outfit after outfit the first time she became more cautious on how she spent her coins.
My girl and my little man enjoying and learning with LeapFrog’s My Robot Friend app.
The beginning levels where easy enough for my 5 year old who loves to do everything his big sister does and with 80 levels this is a game that will keep your child interested and learning for a long time. I downloaded the app on my iPhone and my daughter has been playing it everywhere, on the car while I drive them to Spanish classes or while we wait at the doctor’s office.
My Robot Friend turns learning into a fun and rewarding game. I can’t believe this fun game is only $3.99 and includes and there are no additional in-app purchases. There are so many apps out there and sometimes it’s hard to decide but I feel comfortable when I aquire something from Leap Frog because I know I can trust them. Their products are always engaging, fun and filled with opportunities for my children to learn new skills.
Watch this video to learn more about Leap Frog’s My Robot Friend educational app for iOS.
You can download LeapFrog’s MyRobot Friend on their page here.
I was selected for this opportunity by Clever Girls Collective but content and opinions expressed here are all my own. To learn more about the app, visit here. #CleverRobotFriend #spon
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Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas
February 27, 2013 at 12:36 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
We’ve liked every LeapFrog product we’ve purchased. You really can’t go wrong with them! I’ll keep this in mind for when my son gets a little bigger.
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Alisha Kostiuk
February 27, 2013 at 1:27 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
This app will be really great for my son, we love leapfrog products.
Alaina Bullock
February 27, 2013 at 1:29 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
What a great app! I love their games and toys, and I bet this app is just as fun and educational!
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Elizabeth
February 27, 2013 at 1:52 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Must download!
Erinn S
February 27, 2013 at 2:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I’ll have to find an app like this for my Droid! I don’t have an iPhone but I LOVE this ap!
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Karina Fernández
February 27, 2013 at 3:23 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
When my kids were small, I used to buy them a lot of educational toys. I think is one of the best way to learn and keep them busy.
Natalia
February 27, 2013 at 4:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I want to download for my nice!
Ruth V.
February 27, 2013 at 4:35 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
What a great looking app! I’m going to look into this for sure!
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Julie Jones
February 27, 2013 at 5:05 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
How cute is that! I love this app. I wonder if it will be available for Android as well.
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Savannah Miller
February 27, 2013 at 6:06 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
This app is so cute! I have to check it out for my kids
Sofia - Living La Vida Blogging
February 27, 2013 at 7:06 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I love leapfrog. My kids have grown up with it. It is trough play that they learn the most.
Diane
February 27, 2013 at 7:13 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Seems like the kids will have a great time picking out what they want their robot to look like!
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Coolchillmom
February 27, 2013 at 8:49 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Anything to educate kids in a fun way is always welcomed!
Heather Walter
February 27, 2013 at 10:30 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Oh my! How cute is this! I always had math troubles when i was a kid. I wish we had something like this back in the day. I would have been working to buy robot accessories!
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Glory (Riquísimo PR)
February 28, 2013 at 1:48 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thank you! I have to download for my kids!!!
Uchi
February 28, 2013 at 1:58 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
We love leapfrog products ! thanks so much for sharing
monica young
February 28, 2013 at 1:59 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
It looks pretty cool. Something new to try
Joy
February 28, 2013 at 2:09 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
This is really neat!!
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Yadira
February 28, 2013 at 3:41 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My boy would love this app. Downloading now.
Kathleen Kennedy-Leon
February 28, 2013 at 1:08 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
now that is a cute app–my son will love this–have to tell my hubby to download it onto the ipad for him–great review–thanks for sharing
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Paula - Growing Up Bilingual
March 1, 2013 at 2:18 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hope he enjoys it as much as my little girl has.
Cristina
March 1, 2013 at 5:54 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Que lindo! Esta aplicación le va a encantar a mi niña
Maybelline @ Naturalmente Mamá
March 1, 2013 at 11:53 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I love it! looks really cool and I love how into it your kids are,,!
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Alejandra Ramirez
March 2, 2013 at 1:41 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
This will be perfect for my 6 years old stepson. Thanks!
Sabrina Dix
March 2, 2013 at 2:28 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
This is so cool! Thanks for sharing.
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laurie damrose
March 4, 2013 at 4:38 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My son would enjoy this app,it looks like a lot of fun.
Susan Alban
March 7, 2013 at 5:28 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Wow what a cool learning app! My son will love this! Thank you!
Cami
April 12, 2013 at 11:42 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
MY SON WOULD GO CRAZY FOR THIS I AM DOWNLAODING AS WE SPEAK!! I COULDN’T EVEN WAIT TO WRITE THIS POST
Maria Iemma
April 25, 2013 at 12:52 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I am getting a Leap Pad for my grandson for his next birthday (June) and this app will be fantastic for him. Thank you so much for the information.