Jumpstart Pre-k: Jumbo Workbook (Paperback)

~ Duendes Del Sur (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: train sticker, star sticker, alphabet puzzles, Certificate of Completion, Answer Key, Eleanor's Tips (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Learning means fun with the curriculum-linked, classroom-proven workbook series from Scholastic and JumpStart, creators of the popular educational software for children. Playful animal characters guide prekindergarten-age kids through the exciting new world of letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and sizes. The 320-page workbook contains an entire year's worth of exercises, with three different skill levels for "jumping" ahead. Every page has a new, sequenced challenge for the young learner, from tracing and writing uppercase letters to completing nursery rhymes to matching shapes and colors. Full-color art and lively games and activities make education an adventure, while reward stickers and Certificates of Completion reinforce children's sense of accomplishment as they complete each section. Helpful Eleanor the elephant is on hand to provide learning tips and offer support (and stickers!) to students. What could be more important than giving kids a jump-start in learning? The book includes answer keys and 120 full-color reward stickers. (Ages 3 to 5) --Emilie Coulter

Product Description

In May 2000, the JumpStart Workbook series was launched, combining the power of the bestselling software series for children with Scholastic, the most trusted name in children's publishing. JumpStart workbooks are fun and innovative books that cover age-appropriate, grade-specific skills and activities. They include full-color artwork, three color-coded levels within each book, stickers and certificates of completion to reward a child's progress, and JumpStart Tutors to help with advanced concepts. Each workbook features lively characters from the JumpStart World and incorporates exciting adventure themes to keep kids excited through the journey of learning!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439137403
• ISBN-13: 978-0439137409
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #658,527 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, January 27, 2003

By A Customer

I've been aware of this line of products for some time. Recently while cruising one of the large area booksellers I purchased this for my 3 1/2 year old son. -- I liked the format of having all of the activities in one large book which I could store safely in our book case, instead of having to search amongst the coloring books for the smaller single subject books. -- My son delighted in the book from the first time we worked on it together. -- I read the instructions and he is able to complete many of the activities. Just enough of the concepts are beyond his abilities right now that this will be able to provide months of engaging challenges for him. He seems to really enjoy figuring out the right responses 'all by himself' and the look of pride and satisfaction he gets is just priceless. -- The pages are also perforated, so just last week I took several pages with us on an airline flight. My son was content for the entire trip. - As we were leaving the airplane a woman seated in front of us complimented him on what a bright and well-behaved little boy he is. It made both of us feel great.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful learning tool!, June 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Jumpstart 1st Gr: Jumbo Workbook (Paperback)

My 6 year old daughter who will be in 1st grade this fall loves this book! This is one book that wont be thrown in the corner and forgotten. My daughter has worked hours on this book. She loves it!!! She does not feel like it is work either. I highly recommend this for summer work or to catch up. It is huge and not a tiny work book they will whiz through in an hour. Out of all the workbooks we have had this is the best.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We tried the rest and , yes... this really is the best., July 21, 2005

By	D. B. Rosenthal - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jumpstart 2nd Gr: Jumbo Workbook (Paperback)

Our older children used this series and now our youngest is enjoying them. These are still our favorites of the many workbooks available. I like that the instructions are clear with puzzles, characters and challenges making the material fun. Our kids love filling up the sticker charts as they complete sections. The Jumbo Workbooks cover a broad range of skills and everything is in one easily-kept-track-of book, which I appreciate. When the book is complete (which takes a number of months) we celebrate with cake and candles!