JumpStart Kindergarten Deluxe 2 CD Set

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• Jump Start Kindergarten Deluxe 2 cd set

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TIZY
• Item model number: 71088
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 5, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,801 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Imagine Mr. Rogers as a rabbit, with the sweater and everything. Now put him in an animated country school, full of hidden surprises and fourteen playful learning activities, all backed up with a smart report card system. This third revision of JumpStart Kindergarten provides an excellent assortment of 14 different activities that deliver typical kindergarten curriculum. Topics include drawing and coloring, letters (matching, letter sounds, upper/lower case), sorting by size, shape and color, telling time to the hour, alphabet order and sentence structure. When it comes to tracking progress, this program is among the best available. In the background, a "report card" keeps detailed records reporting on the number of plays and percent correct. These features are very handy for classroom use. There are three major design flaws to note. The introductions are too long, underestimating children's abilities to get started on their own. Missing are ongoing progress reports geared toward children, telling them how much longer they must play to earn a star. Finally, the program's direct link to the JumpStart web site (just click on a star in the corner of the screen) led us to an episode of SouthPark, although this problem has apparently been fixed. Included in the box is a bonus CD called JumpStart Around the World, a rather poorly designed geography program. It can be played as a stand alone game or can serve as an incentive for the main program- the more kids accomplish there, the more trips they can take. Even with the weak parts of the package, JumpStart Kindergarten is as good as it ever was, and provides a wide range of well-designed, educational and entertaining activities.
Teaches: creativity, letters, colors, sorting, telling time, shapes, alphabet order, sentence structure, upper/lower case
Age Range: 4-6 Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue

Amazon.com Product Description

With this deluxe two-CD-ROM software set from JumpStart, kids learn essential kindergarten skills and then take off to faraway worlds of fun in an adventure around the world. AdJust-for-You Learning Technology automatically adjusts to your child's pace. Kids learn prereading, the alphabet, letter combinations, counting, quantities, similarities and differences, sequencing, problem solving, shapes, colors, phonics, word recognition, time concepts, world geography, and cultures of the world. In disc one, join Mr. Hopsalot, the rabbit, as he invites your child to explore an interactive kindergarten classroom, where fun, music, and games are the reward for curiosity. Disc two lets children climb aboard the next boat, plane, train, or zeppelin and take off to faraway worlds of fun on the all-new Around the World CD-ROM. Kids can play four different games and visit 12 different cities, where they'll learn phrases in different languages, hear music of other lands, and collect souvenirs. Access is provided to four bonus downloads over the Internet.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid effort from Knowledge Adventure, April 18, 2002

By 

Jasmine T. Baer - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart Kindergarten Deluxe 2 CD Set (CD-ROM)

This is the second title we purchased from Knowledge Adventure. The first, JumpStart Spanish was a good investment, and loved by our boy.

JumpStart Kindergarten is another solid effort. Our son thinks that he is playing games, but he is really honing his skills. Basic skills, like counting, phonics, and telling time are included. These skills are critical building blocks for any child's future academic success.

The interface is typical for this type of program. Kids enter a virtual "schoolhouse" and click on items that represent the activities to hone/learn particular skills. For example, users click on a clock to go to the telling time activity.

One thing we appreciate about the game is that it teaches a skill that we may overlook at times. It is very important for the child to listen to instructions prior to undertaking many of the activities. For example, in a game that teaches counting, users find themselves in a garden with Hopsalot, the rabbit who is the guide. Hopsalong tells users that he needs a certain number of a certain item growing in the garden ("I need 7 red roses."). Initially, our son was not paying attention, and he would be caught off guard when the game started. We kept telling him that he had to be quiet and listen to the instructions. He now listens attentively so that he can complete his task correctly.

We will definitely consider purchasing other titles from Knowledge Adventure. We've been pleased with the 2 products we own thus far.

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best learning software for children age 4 and up, September 30, 2000

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Karole Mastej (macomb township, michigan USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart Kindergarten Deluxe 2 CD Set (CD-ROM)

My daughter loves this cd-rom, it has many different learning games, and includes phonics, matching, letters, sounds. It's a wonderful program and also entertaining for the parents. You child will love it. There is a report card area that shows the parent how well your child is doing in the different skills. I was at little unsure about buying this program, but now I realize it was well worth it.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the older preschool version, October 18, 2001

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Thelma R. Allcock (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart Kindergarten Deluxe 2 CD Set (CD-ROM)

Since my daughter really enjoyed the older preschool version, I was excited about getting this cd rom. The difference is drastic. There isn't a reward system like the older version. Some of the activities aren't clearly explained. The '99 version for preschoolers was much better. My daughter rarely uses this version.