As being a mom of two boys with vast age differences (one is 8-years-old and the other one is 2-1/2-years-old), I often forget about my youngest son, Joshua, when we are purchasing video games. I think the reason why is because you just do not see a lot of video games geared toward the younger players - that is until you step into the world of Sesame Street video games!
I was so excited when I learned that I was able to review two of their games - Elmo's A to Zoo Adventures and Cookie's Counting Carnival.
I loved the fact that included was a remote cover to help cover unneccesary buttons. This certainly helped to avoid confusion.
Features of Cookie's Counting Carnival:
- Cookie's Counting Carnival encourages mathematical skills that include number identification, counting, shapes, and pattern recognition through fun and exciting mini-games.
- Journey through the game in the many areas of the carnival such as The Grandstand, Rides, Petting Zoo, Concession Stand and the Arcade.
- Easy to follow audio-visual directions that preschoolers can master on their own.
- Use the second Wii Remote™ to drop-in and assist your child when needed.
- Game difficulty adapts to your child’s level.
- Customize up to four profiles, set functions including difficulty level and game limits, and review the games and educational content your child has played on the Parent's Page.
- Wii and Nintendo DS versions include Gameplay Helpers to simplify gameplay for your preschooler.
- The Wii gameplay helper is a soft and fuzzy character cover with special grips that slips over the Wii Remote, minimizing unnecessary buttons and making it easier and more fun to hold and play with.
- For Nintendo DS, there is a jumbo click stylus designed for smaller hands, simplifying interaction with the touch screen.
Features of Elmo's A to Zoo Adventure
- Elmo's A-to-Zoo Adventure encourages literacy skills, including letter identification, letter sounds, and word families, through engaging and fun mini-games.
- Explore exciting Zoo habitats including the Aquarium, Savanna, Jungle, Forest and the Arctic.
- Easy to follow audio-visual directions that preschoolers can master on their own.
- Use the second Wii Remote™ to drop-in and assist your child when needed.
- Game difficulty adapts to your child's level.
- Customize up to four profiles, set functions including difficulty level and game limits, and review the games and educational content your child has played on the Parent's Page.
- Wii and Nintendo DS versions include Gameplay Helpers to simplify gameplay for your preschooler.
- The Wii gameplay helper is a soft and fuzzy character cover with special grips that slips over the Wii Remote, minimizing unnecessary buttons and making it easier and more fun to hold.
- For Nintendo DS, there is a jumbo click stylus designed for smaller hands, simplifying interaction with the touch screen.
My Thoughts:
These are very nice games. They are intended for players 3 and up, and I think that is a great age group. My son is 2-1/2-years-old and he had a little trouble understanding some things, yet he could to the counting activities very well, as he has been able to count way before his 2nd birthday. The colors and graphics are outstanding and these both are just overall cute, family-friendly with great learning capability games. And, he knows that these are "his" games, as he goes and gets them as soon as he wants to play. I think with a little more playing, he will be able to catch on. And he just loves his remote covers! You cannot go wrong with purchasing these cute games for your little ones and with a name like Sesame Street, you know the education is there - all while having fun!
Where Can I Buy?
Check out the website HERE for all games listed above, as well as for Wii, DS, and PC games.
But wait....YOU have a chance to win ONE of your very own games as listed above in the format of Wii, DS, or PC.
Contest Rules
MANDATORY ENTRY:
1. Go to the Sesame Street Video Game website by clicking HERE and tell me which game you would pick if you won and for what gaming system.
2. Giveaway ends on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
3. Open to U.S. residents.
BONUS ENTRIES:
1. If you are not following me by e-mail (see right side panel at top - subscribe by email), follow me. If you are following me, just leave a separate comment telling me that you are following.
2. Follow me on Twitter here. TWO BONUS entries for this - leave a separate comment for each one. ALSO - tweet about my giveaway, include the link in a comment for two more bonus entries. You can tweet ONCE DAILY (send separate links) to gain 2 bonus entries DAILY!
3. Follow me on Facebook here.
4. Follow me via GFC (sidebar).
5. Write a blog post about my giveaway and include your link in the comment section within 4 hours of the end of the giveaway- 5 bonus entries!
6. Vote in my poll on the top right sidebar (it only takes one second/one click) on what content you would like to see more of on Harvest For Tomorrow.
Make sure you leave your email address in all comments so, if you are the winner, I can contact you.
***I received the above-mentioned product for review purposes. Receiving the item for review did not influence my decision in any way. These opinions are 100% my own. ***
No comments:
Post a Comment