CONTEST NOW CLOSED!
It is summer time and that means that my boys are starting to get bored. Consequently, when Jennifer at JumpStart contacted me to ask if I would be interested in reviewing their new Virtual World, I jumped on it!
I am going to do my best to explain, but this is something you are going to have to see for yourself! You should spend some time playing around on the online map! There is something for almost everyone!
Knowledge Adventure Says:
For more than 15 years, Knowledge Adventure has set the standard in children’s software by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. In addition to our CD games, we’ve launched a beta version of our first browser-based virtual world at http://www.jumpstart.com/ for kids 3-10 years old (see attachment for details). Kids can create avatars called Jumpeez for themselves and explore magical worlds, discovering and unlocking games, videos, and storybooks that help them practice essential skills from math to reading. Over the next year, we will continue to add more features, portals, and learning games to this site.
Mom Says:
As a mom of three boys, I have been familiar with JumpStart for many years. I am all about putting my boys on the computer for a little fun learning. In today’s world of technology, kids all need to be familiar with computers!
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Pros |
Cons |
| 1. Educational & Fun! | The baby has to have my help |
| 2. Bright, Engaging Colors | Some things load pretty slowly |
| 3. All of my boys can play | Not enough computers in my house! |
| 4. Family Membership! |
Zack (7) absolutely loves it! He begs to play continuously. Tank (2) only wants to play for a couple minutes at a time. Tripp (9) thinks it is for babies and can’t wait for the newest world to come out…MarineLand, which will be for 3rd to 5th Grade.
They also have an awesome blog filled with crafts, teaching tips, and just plain fun for parents! I signed up for the RSS feed and I suggest you do, also!
Buy It: http://www.jumpstart.com/
Win It: Jennifer has graciously offered to let one of my readers win a THREE MONTH subscription to the JumpStart Virtual World!!
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About Kelli
From their virtual line… I look forward to trying out the fun math programs. We have seen some promotional-type JumpStart CDs, and I think they're pretty amazing.
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I'd like to try out Jump Start's new Virtual World. DD would love it!
I follow your blog.
I blogged about this giveaway.
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I really want to get the new "Pet Rescue Game" for the Wii. Not for my son since he is 7, but for my sister so that her little ones can play. It looks like so much fun.
I follow your blog
I subscribe to your feed.
I follow you on twitter.
I've got your button on my blog.
I'm already registered with JumpStart and I receive their newsletter.
I receive Jumpstart's Newsletter.
I think the kids would like to try the JumpStart Explorers CD. thanks for the contest.
I think the Story Land area and Adventure Island look pretty kid-pleasing.
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I follow your blog through google reader.
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From their line I'm wanting the spelling and phonics games on the virtual world. On CD I want their typing program!
I emailed my local groups about the review.
I've got your button in my post today!
Just joined the Jumpstart Newsletter.
Now I follow your blog too!
Posted about the giveaway on my blog here:
http://ourbusyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/06/jumpstart-virtual-world.html
I would love to get their Preschool Advanced CD or their 2nd grade CD for my kids.
My son loves jumpstart virtual world and even uses his own money to pay for it.
Oh, my kids would love to do this. I am most interested in the preschool CD as my daughter is dying to do school like her brothers.
And I did finally hit the button to follow your blog. Been meaning to do that for quite awhile.