Jumpstart 3D Virtual World: an online educational game for kids
December 14, 2008 – 1:28 pmJumpstart, a developer of educational games for kids has now launched an online educational game based on a 3D virtual world concept (it’s something like World of Warcraft for toddlers 
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Kids can choose their Avatar (a virtual representation) and interact with characters in the online world. Whereas a lot of other similar games focus on the aspect of social interaction, the Jumpstart 3D Virtual world puts more focus on the educational value of the game (such as reading, math, critical thinking, etc.).
Some features as described on the Jumpstart site:
- Learning adventures packed with 30+ games each.
- Missions that unlock new areas of the JumpStart 3D virtual world.
- Rewards that encourage your kids to continue learning and builds confidence.
- Report cards to stay connected to your kid’s progress.
- Tips to help your kids succeed.
The Jumpstart 3D virtual world offers a monthly or a yearly subscription, resp. $7.99 and $74.99.
Other products from Jumpstart include a number of educational PC games and toys such as this Jumpstart Tag Along Laptop:
3 Responses to “Jumpstart 3D Virtual World: an online educational game for kids”
Thanks for the review! We invite everyone to go to http://www.jumpstart.com, create a Jumpee, and begin exploring our online virtual world, where kids learn through endless games and missions. For the holidays we are offering a month of membership for only 2 cents. To redeem, visit http://www.JumpStart.com before December 22nd and enter promo code “02CENTS” at checkout.
By paul on Dec 15, 2008
These days there are many companies that are making educational games. It has even become a trend for the parents to buy such games for their children. And the competition is on high between kids as whose game is more interesting or educates more…
By Kids Online Store in India on Feb 11, 2009
Anything from Jumpstart is great, we use to have jump start kindergarten CD. My then 4 year old son loved it. We actually picked it up at a garage sale and got so much use out before we passed it on to friends with younger children. But I need to look into buying them again since my daughter just turned 3. I thought they were excellent games, the kids are having so much fun they don’t even realize they are learning.
By toddler toys on Sep 8, 2009