The Leapfrog Company has been one of the leading innovators in designing education software since they opened their doors in 1995.  Company employees work very closely with educators in order to provide the best learning tools for children of all ages so that every child can succeed in school.  The company stands behind the belief that when learning is fun, it happens naturally and they design all of their products with children’s wellbeing first and foremost in mind. 
 
One product in particular, called the Leapfrog Zippity definitely has everything it takes to keep children busy on a rainy day.  In fact, this toy is so fun that many children will opt to stay inside just so they can continue to play with it.  This toy is designed with toddlers in mind and incorporates exercise and learning offering a platform for children that is unlike any other.
 
Leapfrog Zippity Features
 
The Leapfrog Zippity keeps the high energy levels of toddlers in mind.  However, this ‘video game,’ is anything but a mindless remote for toddlers to hold while watching the television screen.  Instead, kids are able to interact with the television screen by using the interactive body movement mat.  Not only are kids learning important developmental tools for school, but they are also getting their exercise. 
 
Playhouse Disney has joined teams with the Leapfrog Zippity and the game comes complete with eight interactive games from Disney.  Children get to interact with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Tigger and Pooh, Little Einstein’s and Handy Manny.  The animations on screen are extremely vivid and make children feel like their favorite characters are in the room with them.  The best part is that each of the multi-level games helps children to practice gross motors skills and develop coordination along the way. 
 
In addition to the physical exercise that is packed into this mighty game console unit children are introduced to math and numbers.  They will learn how to identify shapes, and are given insight into the difficult world of geometry.  The Tigger and Pooh game encourages children to be a 'super sleuth' and incorporates problem solving, phonics, math, and scientific skills into motion. 

The Leapfrog Zippity also realizes that young children have the highest aptitude for learning foreign languages and incorporates a bilingual learning game that helps them learn English and Spanish.  And of course, there is music – which has been scientifically proven as a mind stimulant for children of all ages. 
 
In order to ensure that children never get boring, the game incorporates two levels of play and allows young children to advance according to their own ability and schedule.  Plus, parents can play with their children.

Another great feature of the Leapfrog Zippity game console is that parents can add programs to the game to keep it fresh.  Currently, a Zippity game for Disney Princess, The Princess and the Frog and from the smash hit Cars is available for purchase.  This toy, along with the other line of Leapfrog products has won numerous awards and was voted to be one of the best toys for kids in 20098 by USA Today. 
 
The combination of exercise and learning is one that keeps children interested in the learning process.  This toy is geared for children ages 3-5, but will likely be used long past the five year mark due to its ingenuity and atmosphere of fun.