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"Jump Start rules"
This is an excellent example of what childrens software should be. This product could hold my childrens' attention for probably hours, by having them to use their own imagination instead of just "finishing" someone elses' idea. They have even found ways to play with three of four children at a time. We have had this product for over a year and it is still the one they reach for first. Jump Start products are always way ahead of the rest and this one is no different.

"Ideal for homeschooling"
Featuring art curriculum based on the National Standards for Arts Education, JumpStart Artist introduces students in kindergarten through third grade to the elements and principles of art, art history, the cultural significance of art, art production and display. Featuring drawing, painting, quilting, puppets, and collage activities, students are drawn into the diverse world of art as they develop understandings of basic art concepts using a collection of more than one hundred famous artworks, folk art, and cultural crafts drawn from around the world. There are fun activities introducing students to such fundamental concepts as line, shape, form, texture, value, space, color, symmetry, pattern, focal point, contrast, mood, symbols, and style. A True Color, 32-bit palette enables students to experiment with blending tools for achieving realistic color-mixing effects for their own creations. There are three levels of complexity that provide students with progressively challenging experiences. JumpStart Artist is ideal for homeschooling, and strongly recommended for traditional classroom art appreciation curriculum supplementation.

"My 5 Year old LOVES this!"
She took to it right away and it was difficult to get her to do other activities once she popped this CD into the drive. She is artistic by nature and this program is a BIG HIT with her!Plenty of variety and rewards for her effort to boot!

"The Perfect Tool!"
I've been teaching computer to first through third graders and have tried every art program out there. This program is the answer to a three year search! It is the perfect tool for teaching young children art in a fun, relaxed, interesting and exciting way. It can be played through for fun, or easily broken down into assignments and lessons. The famous art included is excellent, broad in scope, and well described and presented. The tools are easy to use, and the printouts are great. No need to have to switch to different screen settings to use it either (thanks so much kid pixs--didn't tell us that one on the box didja). The program even includes ready made lessons in the idea starter section that teach principles like positive and negative space, texture, pattern, color mixing etc. It is a truly awesome program from my point of view, and the kids love it to!

"Great program my five year old is addicted."
This is probably the best begginers art program I have ever seen. My daughter who is five plays this game constantly.It is not only fun but very educational. My daughter saw a reprint of a famous picture the other day and said "daddy thats Mona Lisa by Divincci" I was amazed. You can make movies, pictures with paint, stamps,crop,build objects, and tons of other activities. Watch out Photo-Shop six my five year old is comming.