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''JumpStart'' is a series of Educational Game s produced by Knowledge Adventure . For unknown reasons, the series is distributed as '''''Jump Ahead''''' in the United Kingdom . {Link without Title}

Games in the ''JumpStart'' series are designed for a variety of ages, from Infancy through Preadolescence . The games combine adventure, puzzles, and problem-solving, and typically feature a printable progress report. In general, ''JumpStart'' games designed for younger children tend to include more activities than those for older children.

As in The Learning Company 's '' Reader Rabbit ''/'' The ClueFinders '' series, there is a clear divide between the products for Second and Third Grade . The games for second grade and under typically feature cuddly animal characters in colorful settings, while the games for third grade and over feature principally human characters, with a Villain ous character who must be thwarted, in considerably less colorful settings. Though the divide is quite evident, there is some overlap, especially in the games for second and third graders.


HISTORY

See Also: History of JumpStart products


The original JumpStart games were created between 1994 and 1998 with a few upgrades. In 2000, all games were given new covers and a second disc. In 2002, most of the games were changed and given the title "JumpStart Advanced". In 2003, all JumpStart Advanced products were given 3 disks and in 2007, 4 discs.


THE JUMPSTART ADVANCED PRODUCTS

Currently, the only games officially in the series are the Jumpstart Advanced products that range from Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 to 4. As of 2007, each package includes 4 discs, one disc that includes the actual game called "Fundamentals" and 3 other discs providing fun but considerably less educational value.

  • ''JumpStart Advanced Preschool'' package

  • ---Disc One - ''Toddler School Time''

  • ---Disc Two - ''Preschool Fundamentals''

  • ---Disc Three - ''Language Club''

  • ---Disc Four - ''Art for Fun''

  • ''JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten'' package

  • ---Disc One - ''Fundamentals''

  • ---Disc Two - ''Animal Field Trip''

  • ---Disc Three - ''Arts and Crafts''

  • ---Disc Four – ''Pet Playground''

  • ''JumpStart Advanced 1st Grade'' package

  • ---Disc One - ''Fundamentals''

  • ---Disc Two - ''Music''

  • ---Disc Three - ''Art Club''

  • ---Disc Four - ''Pet Playground''

  • ''JumpStart Advanced 2nd Grade'' package

  • ---Disc One - '' Fundamentals ''

  • ---Disc Two - ''Field Trip Adventure''

  • ---Disc Three - ''Mystery Club Vol. 1''

  • ---Disc Four - ''Pet Playground''

  • ''JumpStart Advanced 3rd Grade'' package

  • ---Disc One - ''''

  • ---Disc Two - ''Far-Out Field Trips''

  • ---Disc Three - ''Mystery Club Vol. 2''

  • ---Disc Four - ''Language Arts Challenge''

  • ''JumpStart Advanced 4th Grade'' package

  • ---Disc One - ''''

  • ---Disc Two - ''Ultimate Field Trips''

  • ---Disc Three – ''Mystery Club Vol. 3''

  • ---Disc Four – ''Math & Science Challenge''



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