VSmile Electronic Learning Systems
The Vtech VSmile is an electronic active learning system that connects to the television. Children can use the console system to play a variety of educational games. The games feature a variety of recognizable characters designed to help make learning more engaging.
What ages is the Vtech VSmile for?The TV Learning System toy is intended for use by kids ages 3 to 6, although older kids may enjoy the learning games if they need to review certain objectives. Some cartridges are aimed at kids as old as 9.
What is needed to play the Vtech TV Learning System?The game console hooks to a television set using A/V cables that are included. The game requires 4 AA batteries or an AC adapter for power.
What skills does the Vtech learning system toy teach?The TV Learning System teaches school abilities through fun and educational games. Skills include math, language, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, spelling, telling time, and music.
What are different versions of the Vtech TV Learning system?The basic version only allows for one player. Special editions allow for two players and come in special colors like red and pink. Later systems also have a touchpad controller, a stylus for writing, and a microphone.
How do players interact with the Vtech console?The Learning System includes a joystick controller that is adapted for right-handed or left-handed children. There is also one large button and several smaller buttons. An additional joystick controller can be connected so that two children can play at one time. Certain systems also have a microphone for singing and a digital pad for practicing writing.
What additional Vtech accessories are available for the Learning System?There is an art expansion that allows players' drawings to appear on the TV screen and a keyboard expansion that teaches typing and spelling. The Gym expansion is a dance pad for exercise activities.
What games can be played on the VSmile Learning System?There are a variety of game cartridges that can be played on the Active Learning System.
- Spiderman and Friends 2: Doc Ock's Challenge: In this educational game cartridge, you can join Spiderman and his friends to defeat Doc Ock, all while learning about the solar system, simple machines, logic, and other science objectives.
- Shrek the Third: Arthur's School Day Adventure: This educational adventure cartridge lets your child follow Shrek and Donkey as they pursue Arthur, all while learning about classifications, patterns, logic, spatial sense, and basic math.
- Toy Story 3: This educational adventure features Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the rest of the Toy Story pals to help your child learn insect identification, colors, patterns, letter sequencing and more.
- Finding Nemo: This learning software lets your child join Nemo, Dory, and all their pals as they explore the ocean and develop core curriculum abilities like counting, colors, shapes, animals, logic, and more.