Learning Resources Word Whiz Phonics Game Review & Giveaway

I LOVE Learning Resources. Every time I visit their website - I see so many wonderful learning/teaching tools, games and activities that I must have want. When I had the opportunity to review  one of their products - my list was ready! The problem was actually picking one when there were so many things I could not wait to get my hands on try with the Lil Divas.

They recently sent us their Word Whiz - Electronic Flash Card Game. I was very excited about trying this game out with the Oldest Diva. We are working with her on reading and word blends seem to be a weakness so I have been looking for ways to practice them with her but I want it to be fun and entertaining so that she looks forward to it. She enjoys games and has recently gotten into playing video games so I was hopeful the Word Whiz would keep her entertained, while she was practicing some crucial reading/phonics skills.

What's in the box?
We received the handheld Word Whiz - Electronic Flash Card Game seen in the photo below. It does require 3 AAA batteries which are not included and sells for $16.99 MSRP.

About the Game
Word Whiz - Electronic Flash Card Game is geared for ages 5 thru 8 and grades K thru 3. The games has 3 skill levels that allows children to build 3, 4 & 5 letter words.  The game encourages children to practice word building and reading as they combine beginning letters and blends with common word families.

How to Play
Children have to build as many 3, 4 & 5 letters words as they can by combining beginning letters or blends with common word families in 60 seconds. At the end of 60 seconds they are given a score of how many "correct" words they formed in the allotted time.

Below you can see an example of the word family -ail. This was while playing in level 2. The two choices given were z and m. The child has to press the blue button in front of the letter they think would best form a word - as in mail.

Our Thoughts

The game is easy to hold and use. You can easily turn it on and off, choose a skill level and play. Correct answers get a beep/bell response and incorrect answers show them the correct word before moving on to a new question.

Both Lil Divas have been playing the game with success. It's size makes it easily portable - so they enjoy toting it around with them on the go & in the car. The fact that each game is only 60 seconds long is also very appealing to young learners. They can quickly play a few rounds and sharing hasn't been a big problem since they do not have to wait long for a turn.

This is a great learning game for young learners and I especially like that it has 3 skill levels making it great for a child who is making progress and growing in their reading skills. This would also be fun at school as a independent centers activity for word play.

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Buy it:

You can purchase Word Whiz on the

  Learning Resources Website

(MSRP $16.99)

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**Contest ends on 10/6/11**

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Disclaimer: I received Word Whiz from Learning Resources for free for the purposes of trying it out for this review. That being said, this review is my 100% honest opinion of this product - I  am not paid for my reviews or optinions! They are 100% mine! Please remember that your opinions and tastes might differ from mine. 

Good Luck,

Bern