I think I've found the game that I want to evaluate for our first big mission! I didn't have time to look around much, so I didn't have much to select from for my content area-Spanish. I did find a neat looking game called something like Mayan Princess, but I didn't think I would play it enough to spend the money on it and it didn't seem to have much content about the Maya! So, I decided to buy a game that would serve two purposes. I bought the Jumpstart Preschool game for 2-4 year olds becuase I could play it with my son , Alton, while evaluating it. Plus it will last him awhile and it's given him a good start on the computer. Other than dropping the laptop on his toe this summer (which left a nasty black spot that is still trying to grow with his big toe nail) and wrestling with me and sitting on the laptop while I did homework-this will be his first computer experience! I had a hard time choosing between the Jumpstart game and the one with Sesame Street characters. I think Alton would have enjoyed seeing his favorite characters on it, but I selected the Jumpstart because it has some Spanish activities. Not only can I evaluate the Spanish content, but my son can learn it and practice it too! I intend to teach him Spanish little by little, but we're mostly working on English right now!
We have only gotten to play it once so far, but there is a lot to go through. There are five CDs. I think each CD is a little harder. Still have to check that out. One CD is for 4-6 year olds. It is a virtual world that can be visited on the internet. It allows the player to run, jump, and swim in the virtual world, adopt and train pets, and more. There are options for parents to leave notes for their children, add photos of family and friends, and even print out real-usable rewards.
I'll post more as we continue to play the game together. Alton has been having a hard time using the touch pad mouse on our laptop. I think I should hook up the real mouse for our next round to see how he does. Wish us luck!
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Check at Big Lots for some USB travel mice. They are a little smaller than regular mice but are perfect for little hands.
It sounds like you made a good choice. I have been looking for something with Spanish content to play, too. Maybe we will discover them soon.
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