Through five
different products VTech uses its proprietary "Write it
Right" writing recognition technology to
encourage continued development of
handwriting skills while using a progressive technique to move
a child
effortlessly from using their finger to a chunky stylus and finally a pencil. ERP:
$19
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For sites that focus on mostly helping a young child with their first adventures in learning
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Officials in California have announced plans to join the fun beginning June
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Write Combination of Learning
VTech's Write and Learn series uses a unique progressive approach
to teach
kids the fundamental skills of writing -- kids begin to scribble and doodle
with a chunky
stylus and as abilities increase, moves to a pencil-type stylus
or crayon for drawing and writing
. VTech Electronics, Ltd.com ;
Danielle Gray, 312/297-7575 or danielle.bananas coloring
VTech(R), creator of the
electronic learning
category and the award-winning V. The Write Smart area magically recognizes
the number or
letter children write and reflects their work on a built-in LCD screen.
(1) Henry J. Sites can include sound files to help a child progress through the activity.
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Complete
with two levels of difficulty -- Beginner and Advanced -- to
challenge children in their learning
progress. ERP: $24. For more information or to arrange an interview,
contact Edelman: Allison Hirsch
, 312/297-7585 or allison.alphabet uh
MEGA MILLIONS, Even though there was no jackpot
winner in Friday's
Mega Millions drawing, a lot of players still walked away
winners. "VTech identified this as a potential
problem
and developed the Write and Learn series to assist parents as they begin to
teach their
children how to write in a fun way with the proper letter
strokes. The Artboard enables
young
artists and writers to draw familiar objects while learning the object
name and first letter with
26 interchangeable erasable "smart doodle" pages
that cover the entire alphabet.pagano@edelman. It
is geared toward ages of about two to six years old, though it will likely be fun for some younger and
older as well.
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More Than 270 000 Tickets Win in Mega Millions Drawing; Jackpot Grows To Estimated $18
Million
Smile(TM) TV Learning System, is getting back
to basics with the VTech Write and Learn
(TM) series -- a line of engaging
products for children ages 3 and older that helps kids to develop
fundamental
writing skills.
"Learning to write is not an easy task for children to learn or
for
parents to teach," said Julia Fitzgerald, vice president of marketing, VTech
Electronics North
America, LLC. Each page shows proper letter stroke and steps,
enabling preschoolers to trace letters
with their fingers -- the first step
for young writers -- as they practice their primary writing
skills. ERP: $17. These sites include activities and very basic non-reading level lessons covering
the alphabet and numbers.
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For comfortable
creating, the Write + Learn Desk comes with a child-sized
stool, and for
learning on-the-go, the desk's snap-off legs can easily be removed.kidzpage aall
Those
tickets
were sold in Maryland, New York (2), Texas and Virginia.99
Write + Learn Lightboard(TM)
Writing Tool: Chunky Stylus -- Ages 4 years + Up
The portable Write and Learn Lightboard features
a light-up screen, stroke
recognition technology and 10 learning modes that teach preschoolers how
to
write all the letters of the alphabet, step by step.Smile and VTech's additional product lines
,
visit http://www.com ; or Beth Pagano,
312/297-7512 or beth.recognize alfy
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Since no ticket matched all six
numbers, the jackpot grows
to an estimated $18 million for the Tuesday, June 14, 2005, Mega Millions
drawing.
(Logo: http://www.megamillions. The
drawing area lets children doodle away as
they listen to silly sounds and
music.123 bananas
com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020410/NYW073LOGO )
The winning numbers
in Friday's drawing were: 14-29-31-37-50 and the Mega
Ball number was 34.
The five tickets
that won Mega Millions' second highest prize of $175,000
matched the first five numbers and only
missed the Mega Ball number.VTech Gets Back to Basics and 'Writes It Right' at American International
Toy Fair 2005
pagano@edelman.alfy afterwards
In fact, Mega Millions players won a total of $2,144,186 in
Friday
's drawing. New Write and Learn(TM) Series Turns Kids' Attention From the Computer Mouse
to the Pencil
CHICAGO, Are preschoolers learning to navigate a
computer
mouse before they write? With 73 percent(1) of households with
children up to 6 years old owning
a computer, it is a strong possibility that
children may be better equipped to navigate the Internet
before they learn the
fundamentals of writing.99
ABOUT VTECH
VTech, the creator
of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) Category and
the award-winning V.gray@edelman. Kaiser Family
Foundation, Zero to Six Electronic Media in
the Lives of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
(Fall 2003)
(2) Jan Olsen, Creative Classroom (September/October 2000)
Contact:
Beth Pagano
312/297-7512 (work) 773/294-5356 (cell)
beth.afterwards learningplanet
newscom. Combining light-up
instructional direction with special interactive "write-right" technology, the
Lightboard guides
children through the activities with a chunky stylus to
teach letters, numbers, music and games,
and also offers creative free play.99
Write + Learn Smartboard(TM)
Writing Tool: Crayons
and Stylus -- 4 years + Up
The Write and Learn Smartboard is an interactive writing and drawing
board
that helps teach letters and numbers and inspire creativity through counting,
drawing and
music activities with two areas for play -- the Write Smart area
and a drawing area.com
VTECH
SHOWROOM
200 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1452
afterwards bunnie
com. Without proper instructions and
guidance,
kids learn to write inefficiently(2), according to Jan Olsen, an occupational
therapist
and creator of Handwriting Without Tears(R), a program that is
devoted to making handwriting an automatic
and natural skill for children of
all ability levels. The VTech Write and Learn series is designed
for ages 3 and 4 years
and up with an estimated retail price ranging from $17.Smile TV Learning System
, is a world leader of
age-appropriate learning toys.activies recognize
ERP:
$49. Since 1976, VTech has been developing
high-quality, innovative educational products for children from birth to
preteen that deliver
"smart play" through the combination of entertaining
electronic formats and engaging, age-appropriate
content that help children
learn while having fun.abcs alfy
For more information on
Mega Millions please
go to: http://www.99 to $49.
Write and Learn Series Product Line
Write + Learn
Letter Book(TM)
Writing Tool: Finger Touch -- Ages 3 years + Up
This activity-filled phonics
picture book engages early learners with
reading, handwriting, counting and vocabulary-building activities
on
20 interactive pages. ERP: $29.
For more information on V.counting alphabets
Using a blend of free-expression
doodling and
step-by-step instructions, the Write and Learn series makes writing fun -- not
a
chore. The Smartboard emulates a real-life tutor by rewarding a child's work
with encouraging phrases
.
VTech Electronics North America, LLC is headquartered in Arlington
Heights, Ill.hirsch@edelman
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A total of 270,459 tickets from coast to coast won Mega Millions
prizes; including five tickets
that each won $175,000 and 15 tickets that each
won $5,000.
Here is a breakdown of all
the winning tickets:
Number of Tickets Matched Winning
5 tickets matched 5 numbers for $175,000
15 tickets
matched 4 numbers + the Mega Ball for $5,000
863 tickets matched
4 numbers for $150
854 tickets matched 3 numbers + the Mega Ball
for $150
13,176 tickets matched 2 numbers + the Mega Ball for $10
43,387
tickets matched 3 numbers for $7
76,849 tickets matched 1 number
+ the Mega Ball for $3
135,310 tickets matched the Mega Ball for
$2
Mega Millions is played in Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Michigan, New
Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Twelve different modes of play encourage
children to get creative -- color,
draw, and learn letter and number strokes step-by-step.spelled 3s
The first-of-its-kind series combines VTech's technology with fun
preschool skills such as doodling
and scribbling to teach a child the first
steps in achieving writing success and prepare them for
their first year of
school.alfy tikes
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00
PM Eastern
Time, 10:00 PM Central Time and 8:00 PM Pacific Time.99
Write + Learn Artboard
(TM)
Writing Tool: Crayons -- Ages 3 years + Up
Budding artists and writers will get a
head start with the Write + Learn
Artboard's interactive activity sheets, which encourage creative
expression
through tracing, writing, vocabulary and the alphabet. is based in Hong Kong and is a
pioneer
in the establishment of China-based manufacturing facilities, selling its
products via
a strong brand platform supported by a well-established
distribution network in North America, Europe
and Asia.starfish tikes
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Write + Learn(TM) Desk
Writing Tool: Crayons and Stylus -- 4 years
+ Up
The Write and Learn Desk is an interactive, stand alone drawing desk that
helps to teach
core preschool skills through engaging games and activities.vtech.spelled starfish
com .3s counting
The series ranges
from creative artboards and lightboards to letter books and
desks, each providing a hands-on approach
to help children explore writing and
drawing.bananas alphabets
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