Some of the discs were sold previously in a different set, individually, and/or under a different title, so their original names are included in parentheses. As of 2007, each package (except for the newer 4th-6th Grade one, with 3 different Fundamentals and 5 discs) includes 4 discs, one disc that includes the actual game called "Fundamentals" and 3 other discs providing fun but usually considerably less educational value. In 2003, all JumpStart Advanced products were given 3 disks and in 2007, 4 discs.Ĭurrently, the only games officially in the series are the JumpStart Advanced products that range from Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 to 4. In 2002, most of the games were changed and given the title "JumpStart Advanced". In 2000, all games were given new covers and a second disc. The original JumpStart games were created between 19 with a few upgrades. Frog and Edison Firefly were originally second grade characters, and in "JumpStart Advanced 2nd Grade", they are prominent, though characters from other grade levels do appear. There is still some traces of the grade level system, however for example, C.J. This seemed to have changed, probably in the early 2000s, and characters began to appear in games that were not directed to their original grade level.
For example, in games for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners, Casey Cat, Pierre Polar Bear, Kisha Koala and Eleanor Elephant were featured, while in games for kindergarteners, Mr. Originally, each grade level had its own character or set of characters. Additionally, villainous characters sometimes appear in games for second grade and under (such as Dr. Though the divide is quite evident, there is some overlap, especially in the games for second and third graders.
The games for second grade and under typically feature anthropomorphic animals in bright, colorful settings, while the games for third grade and over feature principally human characters, with a villainous character who must be thwarted, in considerably less colorful settings. In general, "JumpStart" games designed for younger children are more common/plentiful then ones for older children and tend to include more activities than those for older children.Īs 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 combine adventure, puzzles, and problem-solving, and typically feature a printable progress report. Games in the "JumpStart" series are designed for a variety of ages, from infancy through preadolescence. The series is distributed as "Jump Ahead" in the United Kingdom. "JumpStart" is a series of educational games produced by Knowledge Adventure.
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