It is THAT time of year – the commercials have begun and if your kids are anything like mine they already have their lists going for all the things they are hoping Santa will bring. My son is ten and I have still been able to keep him AND my 6 year old daughter AWAY [ Read More ]
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As far as kid’s computer games go for the Wii – Jump Start Pet Rescue is one of THE BEST games I have found for 3-6 year olds. My children have played Jump Start Games since they were 3 and to see these characters come to life in a Wii game is WONDERFUL! From designing [ Read More ]
I feel it’s safe to say most people have a warm spot in their heart’s for Dr. Seuss books. I grew up with them and it is wonderful to have my children grow up with them as well. Dr. Seuss computer games help children to read and learn thinking skills and the website I recently [ Read More ]
My favorite genre of games is adventure games for kids and for adults. They teach how to solve logical problems, are usually filled with tons of humor and when the kids can finally solve them by themselves they feel a real sense of accomplishment. These usually require some adult help at first but you will [ Read More ]
Jump Start has been known for its quality educational games for years. Now they have an interactive online environment for children (Jump Start.com) that uses the same characters they are famous for. From making your own jumpee (avatar), to Storyland, the Theater, the Arcade and simply exploring — your 3-9 year old will have fun [ Read More ]
Please, if you have not done so and have kids from ages 3-10 — Enter the Jump Start contest. Kids have amazing comments about Jumpstart.com — share yours and you can win a 3 months membership AND the newest Jumpstart Kindergarten software. One of my daughter’s comments about Jump Start was, “I like Jumpstart.com because [ Read More ]
Hi Everyone. Thanks for the response for the Jumpstart.com contest. I have had a number of readers request an extension so they and their children would have the weekend to try out the Jump Start site. I will extend the entry date until next Saturday, January 17th, 2009. I will be posting results and my [ Read More ]
On Tuesday January 20, 2009 I will post my review of Jump Start.com (a wonderful interactive educational and fun environment for kids ages 3-10). As regular readers of my blog know I am a HUGE fan of Jump Start. I have reviewed quite a few of their games and my children have been playing their [ Read More ]
In Part 1 of my Kids Computer Game Recommendations for 2008 I listed non violent computer game recommendations for the PC/Mac and related to online gaming sites. In Part 2 I will highlight my recommendations for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS games for the season. As my regular readers know I am a HUGE Nintendo [ Read More ]
This is Part 1 of my 2008 Holiday Recommendations of Kids Computer Games. This highlights games for the PC/MAC for all ages as well as some computer related gifts. Part 2 will list my top recommendations for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS Games. The first game in each category will be my FIRST choice if [ Read More ]
