Meet Scout, from LeapFrog!

Say hello to Scout! Scout is the newest furbaby of our family and if you haven’t noticed from his bright green fur or his funky colour, he’s quite the fun loving little guy!

My boys have always responded really well to interactive toys. They get a real kick out of toys that can sing and dance and play music, but Scout is more than just a pretty pup or a party machine, Scout teaches kids to read!

Read with Me Scout

Read With Me Scout and Read With Me Violet ( a purple version of Scout) are new interactive plush puppies that read stories aloud and interact with a child to develop comprehension skills, an essential first step on a child’s path to reading. Research has demonstrated that the most effective read aloud experiences are those in which children are actively involved in asking and answering questions, and making predictions rather than passively listening.

I put together a little demo video for you, so you can see Scout in action

Read With Me Scout was specifically designed to create interactive reading experiences for 2-5 year olds. As children read along, 70+ spoken questions and audio-responses keep them engaged and help them build reading comprehension skills.

Each plush puppy is loaded with storybooks, music, lullabies and interact-and-respond activities. Scout and Violet respond to the child’s every pet, pat, hug and kiss with fun audio that reinforces the learning. Children will press a button on the puppy’s collar to choose one of the books and start reading, and pat their puppy’s head to turn the page. Scout and Violet love to sing, too! Parents can switch Scout and Violet into Sleepy Time Mode to listen to relaxing stories and eight minutes of lullabies.

LeapFrog’s Read with me Scout and Violet are geared for ages 2-5 and retail for approximately $40

Visit the Leap Frog website for more information on all their fun and eductional toys, and be sure to follow along with them on Twitter – @LeapFrog and Facebook – /LeapFrogCanada