| If your child is a Dora the Explorer fan, you probably | | | | (for kids aged 3-6), in which your kid must help Dora |
| have bought, or are planning to buy, any of the | | | | find her missing favorite teddy bear. Dora and Boots |
| available Dora the Explorer games. These games are | | | | must travel to the Lost City, the magic place where |
| educational in nature, just like the TV show itself, and | | | | every lost object ends up. In the way, Dora will also |
| help children develop their abilities while having fun. | | | | help some of her friends find their lost items. This |
| There is a whole line of Dora the Explorer games | | | | game helps your children develop his/her thinking and |
| designed that are designed to focus specifically on | | | | math abilities, as well as his/her problem solving skills. |
| certain skill sets of your children. | | | | Another great videogame in the Dora the Explorer |
| For children aged 3+, I recommend the fun Color | | | | games series is the FairyTale Adventures videogame. |
| Forms game. It helps your little kids recognize | | | | In this game, your child will help Dora in her quest to |
| important concepts as color and form, and even | | | | wake Boots from a magic spell. In order to do so, |
| numbers. This easy game's goal is to collect all | | | | Dora must become a true princess! The game will |
| different colored pieces and get to Abuela's house. | | | | take your preschooler kid in a journey through Fairy |
| Children can choose between four different | | | | Tale Land, where classic fairy tales take place. Dora's |
| characters (Dora, Boots, Tico the squirrel and Isa the | | | | quest to become a princess involves puzzle solving |
| Iguana), and can be played in three different ways: | | | | and also playing songs from the TV show. This game |
| By colors (age 3+), by numbers (age 4+) and even | | | | will allow your child to improve his/her puzzle solving |
| by both colors and numbers (recommended for age | | | | abilities and thinking skills. The game's play pack even |
| 6+). The game's cards are big enough to appeal any | | | | includes a small cute Dora the Explorer doll. |
| child, and they contain descriptions in both English and | | | | Of course, there are a lot more Dora the Explorer |
| Spanish. As all Dora the Explorer games, your children | | | | games available to choose from. They represent a |
| will sometimes face the villainous fox Swiper, who will | | | | great way for your children to learn and improve |
| try to steal all of the collected colored forms from | | | | useful skills. Bringing home an educational Dora the |
| your kids. This game is especially interesting if there | | | | Explorer game for your children will not only be a |
| are three or more players. | | | | great surprise for them, but will also be highly |
| For single players, you should probably choose a Dora | | | | beneficial for their development. Besides, children just |
| the Explorer videogame. These games keep your | | | | love Dora the Explorer games! |
| kids entertained while helping then develop their skills. | | | | Copyright © Jared Winston, 2006. All Rights |
| I recommend the Lost City Adventure videogame | | | | Reserved. |