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JumpStart World Kindergarten

(2007, Computer Software - Learning Adventure, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Masterpiece in children's tech is fun and brainy.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Helps kids master essential kindergarten skills, including counting, color and shape recognition, alphabet identification, and following directions.
  • Messages:

    The gameplay focuses on social themes like friendship, sharing, and teamwork.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Players can make purchases using the game's currency of gems.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About JumpStart World Kindergarten

Parents need to know that this kindergarten software game uses technology in a new way. As children play, the game stealthily (but safely!) connects to the Internet to receive new content, thereby presenting a constantly changing world for kids' educational missions. Families need to run Windows and have a broadband connection to play. Parents will get regular email progress reports and parent tips. This title is also released under the title of JumpStart 3D Virtual World: The Legend of Grizzly McGuffin.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the game's world is different each time they play. How does that happen? Which buddy do you like best? Why? What are your favorite areas to play in? Have you used your earned gems to buy a pet? What is your favorite way to move around the world? What have you learned while playing this game? Do you think about learning things while you're playing, or is it just about having fun?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 6
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    i love it common sense media

    i'm in kindergarten i love it my mom and dad let me play it as long as i want. my 2 year old brother loves when i play it

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 7
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    don't purchase it

    don't purchase it it is bad and boring

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 6
    Anonymous
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    iffty i hate

    who cares im seven and i dont care

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Anonymous
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a masterpiece for a kindergarnders life

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