In the next few weeks, JumpStart will be introducing an exciting new feature to the online world – “Buddyz” lists! Your kids will now be able to meet up with their real-life friends inside the world at JumpStart.com. But don’t worry; just like all of the features on JumpStart.com, your child’s “Buddyz” list and the [...]
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JumpStart.com is taking children’s gaming to new heights with the addition of canned chat! Jumpeez can now communicate with one another using pre-selected words and phrases. We know kids love to chat online [...]
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You may recall from a few posts back that JumpStart is introducing a multiplayer option to the online world at JumpStart.com. And (drum roll, please)…as of last night, your child can sign on and play with other Jumpeez! Yes, that’s right: Your child can now interact with other children from around the world through lively [...]
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Here at JumpStart, we’re always looking for new ways to make learning fun for kids. And since kids love playing with their friends, we’ve decided to let kids play and learn together at JumpStart.com! So dust off your party hat…because in just a few weeks, kids will be able to see and interact with each [...]
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The idea of having a family game night is nothing new. Families have been playing together since they could place stones in holes. However, modern families are competing with video games, Web surfing, and of course, television. Board games are no match for a virtual character traveling through time and space, collecting gold coins! It [...]
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Life Skill #4: Communicating with Authority Figures
We talked about how homework can improve your kids’ communication skills with their peers. But it is also a great tool to teach kids how to communicate with authority figures. First of all, sometimes there is just too much to do – [...]
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-From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer-
Life Skill #3: Communicating with Peers
Life-Skills #1 and #2 (keeping a to-do list and time management) are pretty obvious life-skills your kids can learn from homework. But how about one that’s a little more out-there: Homework can be a great opportunity to teach your kids some lessons in [...]
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April showers bring May flowers…right? Only if you plant some seeds! Spring is the perfect time for you to squeeze in some quality time with your kids, and beautify your yard or window box while you’re at it. No matter where you live, if you can get some sun, you and your kids can start [...]
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It’s an unforgettable noise we’ve all heard – that ear-piercing, mind-numbing, tense screeching that instantaneously set adults around the world into panic mode. These mighty sounds could only come from one place…the lungs of a toddler. Temper tantrums during the toddler years are not uncommon. In fact, they’re a natural part of the developmental process [...]
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We’ve all heard about the horrors of “that parent” who chews out the referee and shouts criticizing remarks to his kid or the opponents on the field. With more than 50 million kids in the United States taking part in some sort of organized sport (U.S. Census Bureau), teaching your kids how to be a [...]
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