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Software SummaryManufacturer: Knowledge Adventure Brand: Knowledge Adventure Format: CD-ROM Release Date: 2007-05-01 Platform: Windows Vista, Windows XP Model: 20223 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
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Software Reviews of JumpStart World 1st GradeCustomer Review: Great fun, good product, heavy on video game skills, really pricey "membership" REALLY PUSHED Summary: 3 StarsAUGUST REVIEW - 3 wks in: Great fun, with a BIG BUT. Our homeschooled 4 yr old loves it, and has in about 3 weeks plowed thru BOTH of the EXCITING INCLUDED levels, with a little help from Dad. As a previous reviewer mentioned, this game is very heavy on the hand-eye coordination, getting arrow keys right in order (like the dancing games at arcades) to help your "pet" do tricks, etc. The lessons were fun, but not too challenging, honestly much easier than the 2002 vintage Jumpstart Advanced Kindergarten or the Broderbund Reader Rabbit KindergartenReader Rabbit Kindergarten (Jewel Case) and MathReader Rabbit Personalized Math 4-6 Deluxe. The graphics are BEAUTIFUL, and my little one LOVES exploring the world.
However, what you can't tell from the packaging or the Amazon information is that this $20-25 game is little but a preview to entice you to buy the $70/yr "membership" to unlock the remaining 10 levels.
I am profoundly disappointed at the 12 e-mails I have gotten, plus the fact that when they go to their "cabin" the "TV" they watch is more commercials for the "membership", the games and activities mention to ask your parents to upgrade, etc.
This is a SCAM, and I would return it if I could, even with how much my little one enjoys it. Steer clear until they stop ripping you off and using your kids as advertisers.
NOVEMBER UPDATE: Forgot to update this - what they don't mention also, is that if you stop your membership, the worlds disable anything past what your child could do before you paid the extra. So $28 for the game (and 2 levels) and $32 later (bad dad, forgot to turn off the pricey subscription), we've paid $60 for a game, and our just turned 5 yr old has finished 9/12 levels, we stop paying the subscription fee and poof, we're back to 2/12 levels. I would seriously look at other companies that don't "penalize" you for being unwilling to spend $100 on a $28 game.
Description of JumpStart World 1st GradeJumpStart World is the smart, fun way to achieve success in school! Kids' educational games are designed to instill confidence, joy and excitement around learning. Welcome to JumpStart World First Grade, an evolving 3D learning environment full of whimsical lands, lively activities and friendly characters. Welcome to JumpStart World 1st Grade, 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. | 
The World changes with the seasons and holidays | | 
Over 80 learning games and missions | | 
Unique 3D design and immersive play | The Smart, Fun Way to Achieve 1st Grade Success Your Child will make new friends, visit the learning arcades, art and music studio and complete fun missions to earn their first two Leadership Keys. 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 80 learning games and missions that teach more than 40 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 40 learning games and missions
- Over 20 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 import photos to decorate their world. They can create billboards, cards and special pictures.
- New lands and new challenges open up according to your child's progress.
- Includes Sing-Along music videos in the Art and Music studio that teach phonics the karaoke way.
- Kids earn Super Gems at the Math and Reading Arcades. They can then trade in their gems for special rewards.
- Kids earn Keys on their way to becoming the Ultimate JumpScout Leader.
- The World changes with the seasons and holidays using a real-time calendar.
- Parents receive personalized progress reports and activity tips.
Ages Skills Taught - Math: Addition, Subtraction, Telling Time, Fractions, Picture Graphs
- Reading: Phonics, Consonants, Vowels, Sentences, Comprehension
- Critical Thinking: Problem Solving, Patterns, Attributes, Classification
- Social Skills: Friendship, Knowledge, Dedication
- 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) | | |
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