Not only is our world multicultural but the very country we live in has become a melting pot of intriguing nationalities. It is not uncommon nowadays to hear families communicating amongst themselves in a tongue that we do not recognize. To be bilingual today is a true benefit. Not only are we able to communicate with others fluent in the language but we also enrich our own world, recognizing the cultures unique to the nationality. While languages are being taught starting in middle school, and sometimes earlier, child development research has indicated that children are most receptive to language learning in their younger, formative years. What better time to introduce a second language than now-when your child is between the ages of 3 and 6!

This is where the Jump Start series of software products comes in. I came across Jump Start Spanish while shopping in Toys R Us one day. The product was recommended for children ages 3-6 and claimed that it was 'the complete Spanish preparedness program for preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade'. I decided to purchase this software for my 4 year old. She immediately took to the friendly voice of Mr. Hopsalot the Rabbit who guides your child every step of the way and came away from the software reciting 2 new Spanish words just after her first session.

Jump Start Spanish will introduce your child to hundreds of Spanish vocabulary words and phrases while they are having fun exploring different rooms where each object is labeled in Spanish, painting a picture by using various colors that are labeled and spoken as the child points or clicks on the color, playing matching games, singing upbeat Spanish folk songs, and even learning about different Spanish-speaking cultures from around the world. Your child will earn gold stars when she plays games and will be able to trade them in for colorful tropical fish in her own virtual aquarium! Jump Start Spanish allows parents to control the difficulty level of the activities and can even view a Progress Report tailored just for your child.

Jump Start Spanish will provide hours of enjoyment for your child as well as get them off to a wonderful bilingual start that will stay with them for a lifetime. What a gift to give your child!


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