Gearing Up for the Winter Games!

Winter game excitement is everywhere, and JumpStart.com is no exception! Check out these cool winter sports-themed clothes we’ve designed especially for these thrilling events.   If figure skating is your sport of choice, try this stylish top on for size. The bear on the front is wearing an awfully cute tutu! This isn’t your only [...]

The Forecast Is Sunny, with a Touch of Love

We spoke with the local weather Jumpee, and he has informed us that clear, sunny skies are on the way! He also told us that Cupid has been hanging around and shooting a bit of love everywhere, so keep on the lookout for that! Thus, the snow is melting fast over at JumpStart, but not [...]

Happy New Year from the JumpStart Team!

It is amazing to think that just one short year ago, our online game was a single-player world with only one major portal – StoryLand. Now, from the moment you enter JumpStart.com, you are surrounded by dancing Jumpeez, swerving rides, bouncing pets, and grinning emoticons. Plus, with the addition of the FutureLand, AdventureLand, MarineLand, SpeedDrome, [...]

Behind the Scenes: Holiday Fun at the JumpStart Office

Since we have such a creative bunch of folks here at JumpStart, we wanted to do something unique to celebrate the holidays this year. Rather than hand out dull cards or generic gifts, we thought it would be fun to give personalized gifts that could brighten each other’s desks all year long – customized lamps! Our [...]

Fireworks Bloom at JumpStart

We have some explosive new features coming soon at JumpStart! We will be releasing JumpStart fireworks this week! Have your Jumpee gather their buddies on MainStreet as the lights dim and fireworks go off beyond the lighthouse!  Or you can view the show from DownTown’s beach, beyond JS Threadz. A fireworks show will shoot off [...]

Make Your Own Thermometer

Get on your sweater and start up that fire, because it is getting chilly as winter sweeps over us. To turn that nippy temperature into something fun the kids can learn from by making a simple homemade thermometer! Materials: 1 pint jar with cap 1 straw, preferably clear Some clay or play dough Water Rubbing [...]

Winter-Themed Recipes

While it might be too cold to play outside, you and your child can keep busy by celebrating the season with these easy winter-themed recipes! Peanut Butter Snow Balls What You Need: Regular-sized jar of peanut butter Honey Dry milk Coconut shavings

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Have you had a chance to take a stroll into our Winter Wonderland snow globe at JumpStart.com? The Winter Wonderland is packed with special features in the exclusive snow globe, which admits elf-sized Jumpees only! To become the size of wee elves, your child’s Jumpee must submit themselves to the Elf-O-Matic for elfobetizing. Once the [...]

Making Time for Tolerance

-From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer- Christmas lights, Hanukkah menorahs, the Kwanzaa Kinara…the holidays are full of symbols that represent a variety of cultures, beliefs, and traditions, making this the most wonderful time of year to help your little ones notice that not everyone celebrates the season the same way they do. Oftentimes [...]

Winter Arrives at JumpStart!

The ground is covered in sparkly snow and the water is frozen over. It’s official! JumpStart.com is experiencing its first taste of winter. Lucky for you, this snow requires no shoveling, and you can still wear shorts and flip flops outside if you’d like! Enjoy the beautiful white weather and join in the exciting winter [...]