There are many concepts of learning in young children. The recently popular "multiple intelligences" concept, though much debated, is the basis for a new software for Christian children in the very early years.
Such software is surprisingly rare. A few programs are available from the major kids' networks, mainly catering for the slightly older toddler who already recognizes letter shapes and sounds. Many others are either expensive or poorly reviewed. From this lack, the "J is For Jesus" software program was born.
Most early learning activities encourage associating letters with familiar names and objects. The letter "J" for example is commonly taught as "J" is for "jam" or "jelly". This encourages recognition of letter sounds and shapes in common words and aids early learning. The software teaches by combining music, shapes, and color, interactive pictures and actions, thus encouraging kids to use all learning "intelligences".
Having a background in religious website design, the author set out to build a program which would appeal to parents of very young children, of Christian or religious parenting, but which would not only expose the child to Christian concepts but also accelerate learning. This software teaches young children to recognize and learn the alphabet but instead of common secular word associations, uses Christian and Bible based word links, such as "J" is for "Jesus"!
"J is For Jesus" teaches numbers too! Kids learn numbers by hearing and counting and even painting their favorite numbers.
The software is bright and contrasting to engage little ones and at the same time intuitive and easy to navigate for the slightly older child. "J is For Jesus" is built with the intention to help parents and kids learn together, but makes a great safe training software for little ones just learning to click.