Jumpstart Advanced Toddler (PC & Mac)

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Product Features

• Sing-along songs, engaging characters and inspiring activities introduce the basics including numbers, letters, colors and shapes in this 3-CD set
• Disc 1: School Time introduces fundamental concepts from shapes and colors to pre-math and early phonics
• Disc 2: Sing-Along Time explores the world of learning through songs, pictures, dance and more
• Compatible with Mac OS 9.2.1/10.1.5/10.2.3 or Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009STM5M
• Item model number: 72050
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,695 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sing-along songs, engaging characters, and inspiring activities introduce the basics including numbers, letters, colors, and shapes in this three-CD set!

• Disc One - School Time: introduce fundamental concepts from shapes and colors to pre-math and early phonics!
• Disc Two - Sing-Along Time: explore the world of learning through songs, pictures, dance, and more!
• Disc Three - Art Time: Discover arts and crafts! Enjoy hours of creative play with stickers, storybooks, paint, and more!

Features:

• Learning profiler determines child’s learning style and adjusts play
• Automatic leveling adjusts to child’s pace
• Motivating reward system keeps children engaged
• Based on State Educational Standards

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Money!, July 31, 2007

By	Michigan Mom "Michigan Mom" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

I don't know who copied who, but Jumpstart and Reader Rabbit have VERY similar software offerings - only Reader Rabbit did it right! (I am referring to the Reader Rabbit Baby and Toddler software CD.) While they both offer similar activities, Reader Rabbit is charming, interactive , engaging and fun.... Jumpstart is NOT. For example, both feature an activity where you discover hidden animals - JS has only six animals to find total where RR has almost three times as many. Both have a music section where you can add and subtract from musical compositions as they play... JS has one composition, a slow, symphonic one, RR has two, upbeat and fun songs.

JS makes you wait at it's slow pace, and has only a few monotone congratulatory phrases... The shape exercise only seems to say "you're right, that's a square/Circle/etc." Another game only says "You did it - that's the blue flower, etc." . These seem so outdated and 80's technology. RR on the other hand has many varied and cute phrases to keep kids involved, plus engaging music and cute characters that anticipate and congratulate your child as he or she does the exercises.

But RR instead. You won't be sorry.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of a lot of money, March 30, 2006

By	Mark (GA, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this software for my 2 year old and while it helps him gain control of the mouse and the idea of working with the computer, $30 is way, way, way overpriced!

For the price of a modern game they offer 80s style graphics on a handful of short games that are even too boring for a 2yr old and it teaches nothing new.

I'm positive that the various (...)children software out there do the exact same thing as this does.

5.0 out of 5 stars Our daughter loves it., August 31, 2007

By	Arlette Villalpando (Ensenada) - See all my reviews

There are three CD in the package. Two of them we don't use. The other has been our toddler's favorite since she was one year old (she's two and three months now).

One of the first words she said was "Didi" after the duckling.

There are 6 games, each with two levels, and several songs she likes. The duckling moves even if she does not touch the keyboard, and she can use the mouse or just press a key. Easy, nice looking and fun (especially for her).