Is the Leapster2 too simple for a child with 1st - 2nd grade reading skills?

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Kylie

I'm looking for a gift for my nephew, who is in the 1st grade and reading on a 1st - 2nd grade reading level. I thought about buying him a Leapster2, but I'm afraid that this gift will cease being useful fairly soon, because I'm concerned that it's geared for not much higher than that. Is this correct, and does anyone have any advice on reading toys good through the 3rd-4th grade reading level? I'd like him to be able to use it for a little while.

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Ditto on the magazine subscription. As a second grade teacher, I'd recommend Highlights for Kids or Ranger Rick (if he's into animals).

How Can I get my kids massive amounts of toys organized for them?

grindinggr

My kids love their toys, but only when they can find all the peices of the set. what are some good organizing ideas??

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You need to buy bins and a labeler. Categorize the toys such as all transportation toys (airplanes, cars, firetrucks) all go in one bin and label according to what is in it. Then move on to the next set such as games and do the same thing. Keep going and when you are finished call the kids in for a "training session" and teach them where everything goes. If your children are too young to read then you place pictures on the bin of the toys that are in that particular bin. It is a lot of work but well worth it in the end. If there are some toys that the children do not play with then maybe you should consider taking them down to the goodwill so they can donate them.
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