Jump Start Reading for First Graders

Jump Start Reading for First Grade is a program that incorporates the basic 1^st grade curriculum in a fun, exciting, interesting and amusing way by use of age- appropriate activities and games. Frankie the program’s mascot, takes the user on a tour of an interactive school, where the 1^st stop is the 1^st grade classroom. Mrs. Flores the 1^st grade teacher teaches the basics, using the most innovative ways that would be most beneficial to the users of this program. For each successfully completed attempt at the activities, points may be won.

The Jump Start reading for 1^st graders, aids in the development of the child’s reading, vowel sounds, story comprehension, telling time, addition and subtraction, simple fractions, counting money, arts and creativity and lots more. These activities are all brought about in ways that are beneficial to the child and aid in the child’s understanding of the concepts, this is especially so for the Math activities, such as fractions and unit measures where they do an exceptional job at illustrating and teaching the concepts. The progress of the users is documented in the Progress report on Mrs. Flores’ desk; these reports indicate the success rate of each educational topic and also serves as a direct link to modules, games or puzzles that include skills used in that area. Although three levels of play exist in many of the modules, the program's Adaptive Learning Technology allows it to monitor each user's progress and adjust itself accordingly.

Although there are unique ideas and teaching approaches in the program, not all are executed suitably, as well as the reward animations lack variety and creativity eventually becoming tedious as it repeats itself over and over. However, despite these minor setbacks the Jump Start Reading for first graders enable users to have access to fun, simple, skill building activities that aid in the child’s cognitive development. This program is easy to use, kid friendly and has a rating of 4.6 out of five in educational value, making it an excellent choice for your first graders.

I think this a wonderful multi subject program that allows for children to learn by means of fun activities, which still convey the concepts necessary for them to understand and learn. Creativity is essential when teaching and planning lessons and the ideas used to bring about concepts in this program are not just unique but they are innovative and can catch the users attention, setting it apart from other programs. Hence the Jump Start Reading for first graders is the best choice for home and school use.

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