First Words

Infants string sounds together to imitate language. Later they use these sound strings to represent things in the world (baba for bottle). As toddlers they progressively build vocabulary and begin to learn the principles of word order (red ball, not ball red).

The Alphabet

Knowing the letters of the alphabet is one of the first steps toward learning to read and write. Introducing letters to young children helps them learn to recognize the different shapes and names - an early indicator for reading achievement.

Spanish Vocabulary

Exposure to foreign languages at a young age can help children understand their own language better. Studies show that children who are bilingual or who study foreign languages enjoy increased academic achievement and perform better on standardized tests.

Music

From birth, children love music and even prefer it to speech. Apart from the obvious joy of music there are a number of surprising benefits to listening to music: it helps develop language, problem solving skills, memory, and physical coordination.

Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor development includes the ability to control large muscles, like those used for sitting up and crawling, and later, for walking, running and jumping.

Sensory Exploration

Infants and toddlers experience the world using all of their senses. However, vision is by far the main sense that they use. As they explore their enviroment babies examine objects, recognize people and learn about depth and movement. Taste and touch are also important senses for babies.

2008
Toys "R" Us:"Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids" Toy

2006
The National Parenting Center: Seal of Approval
iParenting Media: Outstanding Products Award
KTVU: Great American Toy Test "Best of the Rest" Educational Toy Award
National Parenting Publications: Honors Award

Batteries:
Requires 3 AA batteries (Batteries not included).

Product Dimensions: 
8.80 x 6.40 x 8.00 inches

Product Weight: 
1.75 lbs