It is true that you are only able to play the first 2 games unless you subscribe to the jumpstart world service. I bought lifetime service for $60 during a promotion (they have them frequently) and I could not be happier. The jumpstart world CD is our favorite. I recommend copying the entire CD contents to your hard drive and then installing the software from that directory, rather than installing from the CD. This will make the game much faster, and you won't need to put the CD in the computer every time you want to play. This is an essential trick!
My daughter is almost 5, and it took her about 4 or 5 months to make it through all 12 Kindergarten levels in jumpstart world, and now we are starting on the 1st grade edition. She loves these games -- they have been very motivating and I am amazed how well they have held her interest. At times she plays the games for 3 hours at a stretch -- which might not be good, but it lets me get a lot of chores done while she is happily occupied AND learning. My daughter started Kindergarten a year early, and so far, she is at the top of her class even though she is the youngest. I regularly check her "progress" in the parent center, which I love. I think these games were a great jump start on her early learning (we also did the Hooked on Phonics series).
For me, this was money well spent. And I was able to download a preschool edition for free with my membership, and now my 2 1/2 year old is getting a jump start on her learning as well! You can have up to 6 kids on one membership. I think we have a lot more adventures to conquer in jumpstart world!! I stay away from the on-line version.
Jumpstart Advanced Kindergarten V3.0
3.6 | 59 ratings
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Last update: 05-10-2024
About this item
With over 100 activities, this 4-CD set teaches kids over 60 skills needed for success in kindergarten. Kids learn the basics in the Essentials disc and then build confidence in specific skill areas using the Reading, Math and Art discs. By integrating learning into a variety of action-packed games, JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten makes learning fun for kids of all learning styles. Features:Kinder
Top reviews from the United States
C. May
Love, Love, Love these games!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2010
L. Tremmel
Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2018Rhonda Mahan
Cannot even install the program
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015Monique
That said once I got that part straightened out it was a good value and the kids enjoy the characters and learning ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
Old-and-Wise
Buggy software
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2010Kindle Customer
Jumpstart Advanced Kindergarten V3.0
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013CJ
Great program
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2012private
Jump Start
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013