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Mission accomplished
I wish there were more educational games for young children. I have this game as well as "Elmo's Number Journey" for the N64 (it's also for the PS1). Apparently, no similar games are available for the XBOX, Gamecube, or PS2.
I play both games through (3 sessions each) on easy mode with my 2-year old. She's already got her letters and numbers down, but this helps reinforce her knowledge. She loves it.
The way I play both games is to sit behind her and hold the center portion of the N64 controller while she holds the sides. I guide elmo around and she presses a button when elmo finds the letter (or, in the case of Elmo's number Journey, the number) that we're seeking. On easy mode (haven't tried the harder modes at this point) there are three sesame street characters with 2 sessions per character of finding 6 letters/numbers. It requires her to distinguish the letter/number sought from the others present. The letter/number sought is randomly chosen.
After the 2 sessions are through for each character, a bonus session begins. It consists of spelling and counting, based on the game selected. After all three characters have been successfully completed, a brief celebration ensues followed by credits. I love the fact that credits are shown because it gives us a great opportunity to turn it off without complaints. In her mind, the "show" is over.
I bought a new N64 system (hard to find in 2004) just for these two games. It's sad that game companies have determined that letter/number/color/shape educational training for young children just isn't worth it. It's not like this is a primary tool for her education (for those who say that kids under age 3 should have no contact with video games) we have books, flashcards, educational tools like leapfrog products, but this is an effective, interactive/multimedia tool.
I might add that the games are designed with the motor controls of a young child in mind. Where one must select a button, the child can pretty much click any button on the controller.
Elmo is a schmoomoo
I brought this game to my 5 year old daughter for her birthday. She was excited and eager to play it, until she actually did. I was hoping she would learn something out of it, but I was wrong. This game does nothing to help children learn. She got bored after 10 minutes. My daughter, who has been a Sesame Street fan for years, was greatly dissapointed and has partly lost her love for Sesame Street. I would not, under any circumstances, recommend this game to anyone.
Look at mine
This game is not good,according to my 4-year-old. He says it is boring and he should get some kind of reward at the end, like a parade, certificate, or party. But 3 levels? C'mon. They should give you at least 6 levels. 3 levels over and over has got to be boring. Where is it now? Gathering dust in it's case. Renting this game is good. My 4-year-old liked it for the first week. But caution- unless your kid loves this game, DO NOT BUY!!
What a clever way to teach!!
I have a 4 year old son that watched his father play other games and begs to play too. Those are too old for him and way to difficult.We purchased this game in hopes that he could learn and stay entertained....Well, two days after his limit of 1 hour of play daily, we went to the post office and he told me all the letters that were on a sign.I asked him how he knew that and he simply stated "Elmo taught me, Mom!"Way to go Elmo!!
Take Mine, please.
I purchased this for my four year old to introduce her to gaming and maybe learn something in the process.She valiantly tried to like it, but the sluggish operation and boring premise were too much for her.My five and six year olds would not even touch it. Big disappointment.It has been gathering dust for a year.Buy a rugrats video- at least it is entertaining.
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