Guest author Jeanette Norman
LeapFrog never ceases to amaze me. The new 100 Hoops game was an instant hit with my children ages 3 ½ and 6. The sturdy construction of all pieces is really good. Aubrey (3 ½) can be rough on toys. When I saw the backboard was cardboard and not plastic, I was a little concerned. But it is made of very thick, laminated cardboard and will stay nice for a very long time.
The netting of the basket is made of touch cloth. I yanked and yanked on it. This piece will also last for a long time.
The game can be mounted to a solid back chair or a slightly opened dresser draw using the large clip provided. In addition, there is an attachment allows the game to be suspended from a doorknob or screwed into the wall. We tried to put it on a doorknob but the game would swing and frustrate the little one.
The game itself teaches how to count to 100 in several ways in English and in Spanish. Counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s are a few examples. There is even a function to count backwards from 100 to 1. My kids really loved the cheering noises and the positive statements made by the voice in the game. So not only are we learning to count but we are getting a self-esteem boost from making baskets. We have also been learning Spanish from various videos. The game counts and praises in Spanish.
I really recommend this product for preschoolers both in the classroom and at home.
