Learning Resources Math Mat Challenge Game

by Learning Resources

Product Features

• Interactive talking floor mat
• Fast and crazy quiz games
• Make learning math fun
• Features four different games and two skill levels
• Mat measures 32" in diameter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 12.5 x 18.5 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000062SRP
• Item model number: LER0047
• Our recommended age: 4 - 7 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 7 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,677 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #10 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Learning > Counting & Math
  • #57 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Mathematics & Counting
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Interactive talking floor mat with fast and crazy quiz games make learning math fun! Kids listen to the equation, do the math, then step on the right answer. The game speeds up as their scores get higher! Features four different games and two skill levels to reinforce numbers, counting, addition and subtraction up to the number 20. Mat measures 32" in diameter.

Product Description

Think quick and move fast! This interactive talking floor mat with fast and crazy quiz games makes learning math fun. Kids listen to the equation, do the math and then step on the right answer. The game gets faster as their scores get higher. Features six different games and two skill levels to reinforce numbers, counting, addition and subtraction up to the number 20. Great for classroom use. Mat measures 34 inches in diameter. Requires 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

Awards:

• toytips.com-ToyTip rating of 5 (2002)
• Oppenheim Gold Seal of Approval (2002)
• Creative Classroom Teacher Tested Tools Award (2002)
• Parents Magazine-Named One of the Best Toys of the Year- Smart Toys for Learning Category (Nov.2002)
• Parents Choice 2002 Recommended award Winner
• Teacher'c Choice Award- Learning magazine (2002)
• Silver Award- Practical Preschool magazine-UK (2002)
• The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval (2002)
• Canadian Toy Testing Council Three Star Winner (2002)
• Babyzone.com Amazing Toy Award (2002)-Math Category

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

109 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth writing a review for ( this is My first), June 9, 2003

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Christina Johnson "devotedmom" (NC) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Learning Resources Math Mat Challenge Game (Toy)

I am the mother of a very hyper 5 year old boy soon to be entering kindergarden. It has been very difficult and expensive to try and find ways to teach him without boring or frustrating him. I have bought many electronical educational toys and I'd have to say this is about the best one so far to date. I have many leappad products and while they are great in theory, they are not for my hyper child that just wants to "play" and not sit down with some reading pad or talking phonic treehouse. The only time he will sit for a period of time to learn is with his computer games.

I think this is so good for my son because he is hyper and it allows for and even encourages movement. Yet, this toy also requires listening and focused attention. Due to the latter fact, I will admit that at first it seemed like another waste of money. He was getting frustrated because he wasn't getting the right answers and didn't want to play. My son does not know all his #'s and that was my main purpose for buying this item. I did figure out the best way for him was to deivide up the #'s between us. He got the 0-5 and I took 6-10. It's been less than a week and he has almost mastered his side. All in only 10-15 mins of play each day. The fact that he will still play it is a major thrill for me. It's fun factor also comes from it being sort of a timed game so that after each correct answer its ticking will speed up and once time is up it will tell you how many you got correct. We have the highest score possible on the #'s and he is almost as proud as I am.
There are 2 levels and 3 activities: Numbers, addition and subtraction. We are just on numbers but once he learns all of them (my side and his)I know this will be a great way to help him with adding and subtracting as well. There are also some really great suggestions as for other ways to play using the mat included.
So as long as it holds up I'd have to say it's a wonderful toy and not just in theory.

78 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Learning Toy with some Comments, January 12, 2005

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apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learning Resources Math Mat Challenge Game (Toy)

This is a great toy. My very active five year old loves this game. He can play and move and review his numbers and adding and subtracting.

Two comments about this math mat though-
1. The numbers face outwards and the child stands in the middle of the numbers. When my son first started playing on this it took him some time to figure out which numbers were which. The numbers need to face the child.

2. The restart button is on the inside of the circle where the child stands and is easily stepped on. This leads to frustration sometimes if the child is not careful because they step on this restart button and the game starts over.

Otherwise, this is an excellent way to review number recognition, adding and subtracting.

Enjoy. Well worth the money.

75 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars math mat, January 18, 2003

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Carol L. Collack (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Learning Resources Math Mat Challenge Game (Toy)

I bought the math mat for my first grade classroom. It gets used all the time by 26 children. The only thing that the kids tell me, is that sometimes it is not loud enough. They love to use it and it is one of the best centers in my classroom