Rumor has it that leprechauns just love hiding among leaves. Why, you ask? Well, not only do leaves provide cover from the rain and gold-hunting eyes, but they are usually a leprechaun’s favorite color…green!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we wanted to find out what gives a leaf its signature green appearance. The answer is complex, but most of it [...]
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Did you know there’s a place at JumpStart where Jumpeez can kick up their feet, chomp on some popcorn, and watch fun little movies? It’s true! Just down the boardwalk from the Jumpee creator lies the Movie House. Tell your kids to stop by for some fun sing-alongs, like this one:
Have [...]
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By now, you’re probably aware of all the learning games available in the JumpStart Brain Training Arcade – after all, it’s pretty hard to miss the building with the giant brain!
What you may not realize is that lots more learning is available in FutureLand, at the IQ Actionizer! FutureLand is a great place to check [...]
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Did you know that today is recognized as the day the first set of traffic safety guidelines were established? Don’t feel bad, we were suprised to find out traffic laws had a birthday too! Learning all those traffic and safety rules can get complicated, but teaching some traffic safety fundamentals to your kids early will give them a [...]
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Tomorrow, January 15th, is National Hat Day, a day set aside to wear and enjoy a hat of your choosing that fits your style. Hats are simple pieces of clothing, but they come in a variety of sizes and shapes with many different purposes. Regardless the size of your head or the fashion you favor, [...]
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A brand new type of arcade will be appearing Downtown at JumpStart.com – The Brain Training Arcade! This smart-looking building will be the new home for all learning games.
In fact, the learning games previously housed in the arcade will be migrating over to the Brain Training Arcade right away. All the favorites, including Kite Delight, [...]
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Do you have an explorer who is itching to buy that pet bunny or dragon ride but can’t seem to rack up enough coins on the “big kid” learning games? If so, send them over to the arcade to try out Monkey Madness, Kite Delight, COW-abunga, Bunny Hop and Lucky Ducky. These games are favorites [...]
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Does OJ complete your breakfast too? Orange juice really has some neat properties besides being refreshing. It’s available, it’s sweet, and it’s packed with Vitamin C. But, have you tried OJ frozen before? This experiment will give you and your child the chance to give it a taste, and to compare and contrast straight ice [...]
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