KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURE JumpStart Advanced Toddlers (Windows/Macintosh) | 
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| From: Vivendi Universal
Category: Software
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $5.99
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 5645
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
Genre: Childrens Early Learning Software
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Age: 2 - 4 years
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.5
MPN: 72050
Model: 72050
UPC: 020626720502
EAN: 0020626720502
ASIN: B00008OE6X
Release Date: June 3, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Through an innovative set of fun learning games, toddlers will learn important pre-reading and number skills | | • | Multiple learning styles help children learn, while keeping them entertained through games and songs | | • | Auto-leveling tools help children learn at their own pace |
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Product Description
JumpStart Advanced Toddlers introduces your children to a new world of learning!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Mixed Feelings February 26, 2008
C. Kelm (Michigan)
I have mixed feelings about this. We got it because it was supposed to be usable on our Mac, but its only if you have Classic 9 installed (we don't).
We had a previous version (JumpStart Reading and JumpStart Math) that we did use on our Windows 95 machine years ago, and our child then loved it. We had high hopes for our youngest, but it was disappointing regarding the platform compatibility.
If you have a PC, as I recall, it was a wonderful product for young kids.
Worth the purchase September 24, 2005
H. Wiechman (Olathe, KS)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
My 23 month old son and I have great learning fun together. He thouroughly enjoys it and I'm happy to let him play it since he is learning his ABC's, 123's, shapes and colors at the same time. Thank you for a great product!
Fairly good program but others are better in comparison April 1, 2005
J. Z. Memmott (Chihuahua, MEXICO)
23 out of 28 found this review helpful
I got this program about 1 1/2 years ago when my son didn't know how to use a mouse yet. The product info. said mouse-clicking wouldn't be necessary, so I thought Jumpstart Advanced Toddler would be a good starter program for him. My children have really liked it, but I have been a little disappointed. I would recommend Reader Rabbit Preschool over this program. Not only is it less expensive, but I think it is more educational and more fun for the kids. In short, here is a plus/minus list for this game:
+The kids like it.
+Fairly good graphics, fun songs, etc.
+Variety of activities with two different play levels.
+Mouse-clicking not required for many activities.
+For younger kids just learning this is a fun choice.
-Mouse clicking still required for painting/art activities, and on games where it is not required, the "feather" must be held over the chosen activity for several seconds or else it will not work. This doesn't work for children with a short attention span or who can't hold the cursor steady for a while. Sometimes I couldn't even get it to work myself unless I held it in just the right spot.
-Like some other reviewers have said, the duck's voice is a little annoying.
-WE seem to get a lot of errors with this game, especially if the kids leave it running and the computer changes over to a screensaver.
-The two levels of play have to be changed manually with each game. There is no "intelligence" in the game to move from one level to the other once the simpler tasks are mastered.
-There is no "point" to the game, so to speak. You just go and "have fun" at and around "grandma's house." It is the same every time and you don't build up to anything or "accomplish" anything like in Reader Rabbit where you are working toward a goal and advancing.
-Comes in a 3-CD set and CDs have to be changed to go from Art to Music to Schooltime. For little kids, this is a bit annoying or could possibly destroy the CDs if you have kids that try to do it themselves and aren't careful.
-Long annoying song/instructions at the start-up of the game every time, and also song and credits at the conclusion. Luckily these can be skipped by clicking the mouse. This may be standard with a lot of games for kids though.
Engrossing but I am not sure she is learning anything. November 2, 2004
Jen (Houston, Tx)
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
My 3 year old daughter will sit for hours playing with this software. I do not, however, see or hear the results of their accomplishments together. The language cd offers 3 other languages but I have yet to hear her say a word in any other language. She has already mastered the alphabet which is good because this really does not teach the alphabet just arbitrarily some letters throughout the game. I do not really think it is worth the $29.99. I gave it 3 stars because she seems to like to play with it and 1)it is better than tv and 2) I am sure she is learning something.
 A must have for parents and educators October 28, 2004
A. Burpo (Canton, MI USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
My two year loves this program! They regularly play it at her daycare and in the six weeks she has been there she has learned to count to nine and she can sing the whole ABC song. I think this program is wonderful for children and it is in an easy to learn format. The songs are great too, music is very important and kids love it!
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