Write and Learn Lightboard

by VTech

Product Features

• Teaches children how to a write each letter of the alphabet step by step
• Combines light-up instructional LEDs with special interactive "write right" technology
• 10 exciting learning modes cover letters, numbers, music, games and more
• Attached stylus that is specially designed for this light-up board

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.3 x 13.2 x 16.2 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007WX0KS
• Item model number: 80-63400-004
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,105 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

With a magical pen in hand, your child will eagerly venture into the exciting world of letter writing. Combining light-up instructional LEDs with special interactive "write-right" technology, Write & Learn Lightboard teaches children how to a write each letter of the alphabet step-by-step.

Ten learning modes teach letters, numbers and music, initiate engaging games and encourage creative free time. The attached stylus, specially designed for this light-up board, is always on hand to tutor early learners.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Looks great,but....., October 22, 2005

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A. Hinton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Write and Learn Lightboard (Toy)

Just purchased for my almost 4 year old son. We need to work on letter recognition and writing skills and this looked perfect. My main issue with the item is that even when I write some of the letters to show him how to use the toy, it doesn't always recognize the letter...even when I'm being particularly careful to apply even pressure on the writing surface, moving the pen slowly and being very precise in the strokes. Makes me think that a 4 year old has very little chance of getting it "right" according to the computer.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good idea, needs more development, September 25, 2005

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Monika Plume (Cincinnati OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Write and Learn Lightboard (Toy)

I bought this toy because I saw that it has been developed since an earlier version to make it more able to recognize a young child's writing. My son got this for his 4th birthday and I was quite excited about it, however, I'm disappointed because when he uses it, the toy often corrects him unless he writes a perfectly straight line. His motor skills are good but it still tells him he's not correct and he has become very frustrated with it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TERRIBLE! FRUSTRATING!, November 30, 2005

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Mom of one sweet girl! - See all my reviews

This review is from: Write and Learn Lightboard (Toy)

I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. Well, I took it out early and played with it first and I'm glad I did. I WON'T be giving her such a FRUSTRATING toy! Please know that I taught school, including first grade where I taught manuscript writing. Not only does this toy correct when I made perfectly straight lines -- it also teaches some of the order of letter strokes WRONG! This is a sad excuse for a writing toy, in my opinion. Stick to the Leapster cartridges (Disney Princess and Letters on the Loose) to teach writing. I bought the V. Smile Pocket for Christmas for my daughter as well and I'm really hoping it's not as bad as this V Tech product is. Don't buy if you don't want your child frustrated over handwriting. I was frustrated with it after less than five minutes and I'm in my thirties!!