LeapFrog School, the school division of LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., announces the Tag School Reading System, a handheld-based connected reading solution to help students develop early literacy skills and become fluent readers. Created for students in grades PreK-3, the Tag School Reading System includes the Tag School Reader, a pocket-sized, stylus-shaped handheld device that responds when touched to specially printed Tag story books. The resulting interactivity brings books to life and provides a more enriching reading experience. Students can hear characters talk, explore new story elements, respond to questions, receive supportive feedback, and participate in engaging skill-building activities said to help develop confidence and a love of reading. The system includes the Tag School Desktop Application, which allows teachers to connect to the Internet to download the library of audio for the Tag books and easily manage content for multiple Tag School Readers. All Tag School users will also receive access to a free software upgrade for Web-based student progress tracking and reporting, available in February 2009. "The Tag School Reading System provides classrooms with a fun, effective tool for inspiring young readers, while giving teachers a way to see how students are progressing," says Mike Lorion, president of LeapFrog School.
