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 ]
Archive for the ‘Preschool’ Category
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 ]
Kid Zui is an application you can download for free that allows your child to surf the internet and eliminates worry for the parents. They pre-screen EVERY site included and there are already millions to choose from. There are free and paid membership options and both include wonderful support and safety for your children. Kid [ 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 ]
We received Wii Music for Christmas and have been having a ton of fun playing it. It is a wonderful game to teach children instruments (there are over 60 of them) and music. I recently heard they were thinking about using it to teach music in some schools. While this might not be the game [ 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 ]
