JumpStart 3D
Friday, October 30th, 2009
JumpStart and Preschool are 2 names that definitely go hand in hand. JumpStart has been around for such a long time and I have always enjoyed using their products with my children. Their new 3D and online versions are so adaptable for various family needs.
I got to try out their PreK 2 cd set and we love it. Teaching preschoolers all the basic concepts in a very visually appealing way is one of the things I love about JumpStart. The kids love it as well, giving them access to a world that they control and characters that are very fun.
The first CD is for Preschoolers and they will enjoy 12 activities to help them get ready for school. On CD 2, Kindergarten children will enjoy the 35 activities created just for them. One of the most fun activities is creating their avatar and setting up their house. The kids love these activities, but well, I guess in the end it’s hard to pick any one thing they loved more!
With this 2-CD set, kids can:
- Design an unique avatar and decorate a house
- Choose from over 15 pets to adopt and nurture: groom, feed and buy accessories for the pet to wear
- Complete missions to unlock storybooks
- Rack up gems and then trade them in for pets, accessories or other great prizes to decorate the world
- Get creative by adding personal photos and artwork
Their new JumpStart Online program is another great option. Even parents have great tools at their fingertips! This is a monthly membership program that offers similar features to the cd, but even more depth. Three to ten year olds have tons of educational (yet very fun) resources available every time they login.
With a wonderful 3D landscape, the online world offers so many features. Be sure to hop over to the site and check it out. The parents section really is amazing as well, totally worth checking out when you can.
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As a parent, this is especially important when you see the accident statistics involving distracted drivers, especially those who are trying to talk on the phone, make a call, etc. without using a hands free device. In fact, many cities and states have made it illegal to do so and we are definitely among them. When I was asked to try out the
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There is a very fun online world for children called
I was just introduced to a brand new online game and it’s a lot of fun! I’m warning you though, Faunasphere tends to be a bit addictive. The beauty of it is that it is played entirely online within your browser, you don’t have to download anything. It is also entirely free and in it’s Beta phase (so there may be a few glitches).
This game is a lot of fun for mom (if you happen to like to play computer games during your “down” time) and would also be a lot of fun for your computer safety savvy children! I actually really like the getting rid of pollution element and it’s fun keeping track of all the different goals you have been given to achieve.
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Since I tend to be the one to plan our anniversary I thought it would be fun to do something different this year so when I was asked to share this great contest with you, I thought it was a great opportunity to hear from my readers about their experiences with The Cheesecake Factory.
We eat a lot of spaghetti around here. Pasta in general is pretty standard fare, but all the boys love spaghetti! So, we’ve tried a lot of sauces and
I don’t often have an opportunity to review food, but this was definitely fun! Keeping my 13 year old from eating all of them was definitely a challenge, but in a good way.
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I LOVE giving my nieces (yup, even the one on the way) pretty girly things. Many of you may not know that I am a total girly girl despite my position as the mom of 6 boys (or maybe because of it LOL). So, when I have an opportunity to review products that they will love, I jump on it!
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