JumpStart World Kindergarten

by Knowledge Adventure

Product Features

• The smart, fun way to achieve success in school
• Personalized learning that responds to your child's pace so that kids stay challenged and motivated
• Interactive learning design provides new play experiences every time your child signs on
• Parents get activity tips, helpful ideas, and progress reports
• Unique 3D design and immersive play

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000I82J6W
• Item model number: 20218
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 7, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,117 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #11 in Software > Children's Software > Art & Creativity
  • #84 in Software > Children's Software > Activities

Product Description

Amazon.com

Welcome to JumpStart World Kindergarten, a series of 12 Adventure Packs or learning units that actually progresses in response to your child's own learning pace. It's super-personalized, wildly imaginative and really fun, but don't let that fool you--it also teaches critical skills correlated to state standards so kids get a real jumpstart in life.

Over 60 learning games and missions

Unique 3D design and immersive play

Kids can make the world their own

The Smart, Fun Way to Achieve Kindergarten Success
Your child's adventures start at Camp JumpStart! Get ready to become the Ultimate JumpScout by earning the first two JumpScout badges. Kids learn about friendship and teamwork as they meet the characters, discover the learning arcades, the art studio and My Cabin, and play and learn together.

Stay Connected
As part of your JumpStart World experience, we've designed a Parents Corner where you can get additional tips and ideas to help your child enjoy learning even more.

• Get educational tips and creative ideas from our monthly gurus and experts.
• Search hundreds of Parent Tips to help turn everyday moments into learning opportunitites.
• Get instant access to tips and activities that reinforce your child's learning.

Reward Your Child
Studies show that children learn better when parents are involved. The Super Gem Reward Store allows you to reward your child's performance with customized certificates.

• Delight your child with rewards that only you can create.
• Create Rewards that your child can redeem: A Trip to the Park, Going Out for Ice Cream, Going Ice Skating, and many more.
• Use our simple tool to create your own rewards to honor your child's learning achievements.

Get your First 2 Adventure Packs Today:

• Over 60 learning games and missions that teach more than 30 skills

Subscribe to Keep the Adventure Going:

• Get a new Adventure Pack automatically downloaded to your computer for just $7.99 each. Based on your child's progress--at least one each month. 12 total Adventure Packs per grade.

Each Adventure Pack Includes:

For Kids:

• Over 30 learning games and missions
• Over 15 skills
• New areas of the world to discover
• One new badge to earn

For Parents:

• Progress report e-mails and Parent Tips
• Access to the Member's Website and online access to educational experts
• Access to the Super Gems Reward Center

See what your child can learn in JumpStart World

At the heart of the JumpStart World is the Learning Curriculum containing hundreds of lessons around key skills to help your child advance progressively.

Take a tour of the specially designed 3D world

New studies show that children who learn in rich media environments retain knowledge longer. JumpStart World surrounds your child in a 3D world with learning and fun, as it rewards and recognizes each achievement along the way.

Key Features of JumpStart World

• Children pick a character and explore a world full of exciting places.
• Unique 3D design and immersive play make kids feel like they're inside a world of adventure and learning.
• Challenging missions teach math, reading, spelling, vocabulary, science, art and more.
• Kids can make the world their own: They can create art in the Art Studio to decorate the world, customize their cabin, or make a Me-shirt for their character to wear.
• New lands and new challenges open up according to your child's progress.
• Children can choose from over 15 pets to adopt and care for--groom, feed, and buy hats for their pet to wear.
• Race other JumpScouts in tournaments for trophies in Dinosaur Raceway.
• Play fun games with JumpStart characters--Hops likes Hide and Seek and Kisha likes to race.
• Kids earn Super Gems at the Math and Reading Arcades. They can then trade in their gems for special rewards.
• Kids earn badges on their way to becoming the Ultimate JumpScout Explorer.
• The World changes with the seasons and holidays using a real-time calendar.
• Parents receive personalized progress reports and activity tips.

Ages

• 4-6 years

Skills Taught

• Math: Sorting, Shapes, Graphs, Counting, Measurements, Calendars
• Reading: Rhyming, Phonics, Letters, Sounds, Listening Comprehension
• Critical Thinking: Spatial Awareness, Visual Discrimination, Directions
• Social Skills: Friendship and Teamwork
• And much more!

Benefits

• Empowers Children to Succeed
• Builds Confidence
• Rewards Achievements
• Enhances Social Skills
• Stimulates Creativity
• Engages Parents

Research: The Building Blocks of JumpStart World
Research has shown that children's "play" can encourage and improve their ability to learn. JumpStart World keeps children motivated to "play and to learn" because JumpStart World recognizes each achievement along the way. The result is non-stop play and learning that will involve the entire family.

	Children and Technology White Paper (.pdf - 84k)
	JumpStart World White Paper (.pdf - 124k)

Product Description

JumpStart World™ Kindergarten is a revolutionary 3D world of learning that progresses in response to your child s own pace. It s the smart fun way to achieve Kindergarten success!System Requirements:PIII series 1 GHz or better Windows XP 32 MB DirectX9.0c compatible video Card 1.4 GB Free hard disk space Broadband Connection 256 RAM Format: WIN 98ME2000XPVISTA Genre: EDUCATION Rating: NR UPC: 876930001642 Manufacturer No: 20218

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and educational!, June 4, 2007

By 

jroschival (ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart World Kindergarten (CD-ROM)

My 4 1/2 yr. old daughter absolutely loves this game. It's truely the best computer game I've ever bought for her. I like how it follows the National and State educational standards. Not only is it educational, there are many fun things for her to play with as well. After you play the learning games, you're rewarded with gems that can buy fun things to do in the Jump Start World. For instance, you can buy a pet and accesories to go along with it (food, shampoo, bows etc..). Along the way there are many friends you can talk to. Some will ask you to play hide-n-seek or have a race with them. There are many different activities to engage in at different stages in the game. There are also different badges to earn that involve team work, friendship, etc. There is a place on the right handside at Amazon where you can get a preview of the game. I recommend doing that so you can get a better sense of what the game is about.

The only down side is that there are 12 units in all, but only 2 are included with the CD-Rom. You have to purchase the remaining ones. They can be downloaded from the Jump Start website each month for $7.99.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Subscription required, September 26, 2007

By 

H. Shaw (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JumpStart World Kindergarten (CD-ROM)

This is a great game for toddlers. My daughter and son loves it. The only thing is that the cd provides only the first two lessons. After that, the other 10 lessons will require a monthly subscription.

UPDATE: I just want to warn you that Jumpstart's customer service is horrible! I tried to email them and call them about canceling my subscription. I just keep getting their answering machine!! They never called or emailed me back. I've spent $8 a month for the last year and this is what I get?

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good product - terrible support, September 9, 2007

By 

G.A.L. (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JumpStart World Kindergarten (CD-ROM)

my daughter loves the game. it's very educactional. She's only been able to play the first level, even thought the box clearly read you get two levels. The software companies support is terrible, I've been trying to get help from them for almost a month. They continue to tell me I'll be contacted, I'm still waiting.