UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED – WINNER ANNOUNCED HERE.
Recently I was given the opportunity to try a subscription to JumpStart’s new Virtual World for kids ages 3-8 found HERE. This is an online adventure-based learning system that teaches math, reading, and critical thinking skills, along with a big dose of fun! You can use the free version, or opt for the subscription which allows you full access to all the 3D Virtual Worlds. Since my kids have owned a few JumpStart software games, I was familiar with the quality content this company offers and I was excited to let the kids give the web version a try!
The games begin with choosing a customizable character. As your child travels through the virtual world, they will have chances to master concepts and earn gems which their character can redeem for all kinds of cool things. Each time your child completes a unit, they receive a badge, and can move on to the next level. Thus the game is never the same twice! As your child learns and progresses, the game moves with them. This gives the web version a distinct advantage over software programs that lose their appeal once the game is mastered.
Parents are kept in the loop too. JumpStart sends emails when your child completes a lesson, along with suggestions for ways to reinforce what they are learning.
My official product testers included of my 6,7, and 8 year old kiddos. The verdict: well put it this way, we now have a chart and a timer by the computer to keep track of whose turn it is! That’d be six thumbs way up!
Here’s the great news: JumpStart is giving one of our readers a free 3 month subscription! Here’s how to earn one entry per household:
~Visit Jumpstart.com, then come back and leave a comment about something you like. Can be anything at all. Be sure I have a way to contact you. If you don’t have a blog, please leave an email address.
ONE EXTRA ENTRY:
~Blog about this giveaway and leave a separate comment giving me a link to your post.
The details:
This giveaway is open until Tuesday, March 17th at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and contacted via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or an alternate will be chosen. Good luck!
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I like that the Jumpeez world is a lot like the worlds in a game system game. It is very similar! And I like how you can dress up your jumpee in cool outfits (and apparently an eye patch, even!)
HI. I also wrote a post (will be published on 2/27/09) about your giveaway. Hope you come by to read it.
I love the fact that there’s fun for parents as well as for children!
Not sure if this counts, but I tweeted it on twitter!
faith4eternity
Here’s my post with a link to you in it:
http://whoputmeinchargeofthesepeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/nuther-way-my-kids-ur-gettin-smarter.html
My son would love this! And I had no idea that JumpStart had won so many parenting/toy awards in the past couple of years.
My boys would kill for anything Jumpstart. What a great giveaway!
my daughter loves the butterfly hair thing on the character she made, she also like the funny yodeling music on the slide
It looks like something that would really keep my child’s interest!
i love how that kids learn while playing sneaky lol
I love how it is so interactive and personalizable. That makes it more fun for the kids.
Wow, my daughter would love this!! I love that the graphics are colorful, she’s actually learning something while she plays, and that it’s won so many awards. It seems like a really good program. Thanks!
thegood3 at gmail dot com
I like the Jumpstart 3D Virtual World for my boys, niece and nephews.
I love the graphics and information on the site. I have used several JumpStart products in the past and my kidos love them.
hegwoodfam@hotmail.com
The graphics are great. Bonus – Will run on Mac and PC! My kids (6 & 4) both love it!
I think the adopt a pet section is adorable. My 4 1/2 yr old boy and 3 yr old girl would love this!
I really like that kids as young as 3 years old can use this. Thanks! lisanne411(at)yahoo(dot)com
I have several jumpstart games and I think this would be great!
I love how the game looks three dimensional. My daughter thought it looked like she was in her favorite TV show!
I like how it makes learning fun. atkacz@hotmail.com
my daughter is just getting into the computer. This would be a great intro to the internet. Love the dimensional thing!
Learning and games combined. My son will love it!
My daughter will love learning with this game!!
mereber@hotmail.com
Would be perfect for my four year old who loves the computer! Also would be able to keep me in the loop about what is going on.
alyssastec@yahoo.com
My 4 year old daughter loves the JumpStart game that her 9 year old brother passed on to her! She loves to learn.
I like that it combines video games with learning. That’s always good.
I blogged about your giveaway here:
http://ahappyhelper.blogspot.com/
Love that they have a section for parents and for the kids!
I like the easy of it as well as the educational material…parent/kid friendly.
Great giveaway!
I love how it teaches kids without the kids realizing they’re learning and not just playing. We have jumpstart preschool activities and my kids love it! Thanks so much!