My Virtual Tutor: Reading (for Nintendo DS)

By Mentor Interactive
Price $29.99
Age K thru 1

We found this educational video game for the Nintendo DS to be an effective and enjoyable way to engage kids while helping to establish and enhance their reading skills. The game is broken into three main sections: The Books/Library section has several different stories to choose from, and modes that allow books to either be read aloud by the virtual tutor, explored for reading comprehension, or to be read by the player. In each instance, the game is interactive, providing easy help, puzzles, and games that reinforce learning. The Phonics section contains a variety of excellent mini-games such as selecting words said by the tutor, words that contain or start with a certain letter, or words that rhyme with the one the tutor says. The Quiz section includes plenty of games and questions. The prizes, fun factor, and strongly encouraging feel will keep your child coming back for more.