Give your child the "JumpStart" they need with JumpStart Phonics program.
This early reading software features Read 'n' Respond speech recognition technology and is designed to help strengthen reading skills and at the same time, build verbal aptitude. The program focuses on letter sounds, and this title does an excellent job at introducing and reinforcing these important phonemes.
The setting is Camp Readalot where familiar JumpStart characters host the activities. Kids first pick up their virtual walkie-talkie and meet up with Frankie the Dog at the Camp Headquarters. There are 3 difficulty levels, and JumpStart Adaptive Learning Technology automatically adapts these levels according to a child's performance in any given activity:
- Level One focuses on pre-reading skills such as letter recognition and letter sounds.
- Level Two reinforces letter, word, and sound relationships
- Level Three contains activities that are more advanced and involve word building, story sentence completion, and more.
This software is suitable for children of ages 3-8, which is from preschool to lower junior level, this wide suitability range makes this software a must for parents as their children will be using it for a long time. System Requirements: Minimum requirements are Windows 95/98, a Pentium 100, 16 Mb RAM (32Mb recommended), and 4X CD ROM. Mac users require a Power Mac with 32 Mb RAM, System 7.5.3 or higher, and at least 4X CD ROM. A microphone is recommended to take advantage of the program's use of voice recognition technology, but optional.
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References:
Internet Video
Wiley1080. (2009, May 16). Let's Play Jump Start First Grade: Part 1 [Video file].
Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLH-HLBUTZ0&feature=PlayList&p=666986BCBBC8CEB3&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=59
Websites:
Jumpstart (registered) (2007). Jump Start Phonics Grade Level: Pre K 1.
Retrieved February 20, 2010, from Knowledge Adventure website:
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/school/catalog/js_pho.aspx
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