Hopsalot

Hopsalot, also known as Hops, is a male rabbit character who first appeared in JumpStart Kindergarten (1994).

Appearance
Hopsalot originally had gray fur and a short, round body. He wore blue overalls with gold buttons.

In JumpStart Reading for Kindergartners, his body became taller and slimmer, and his face, inner ears, hands, and bottoms of his feet became peach-colored. In JumpStart Kindergarten (1998), he had the same body design, but he wore a green sweater and blue pants.

Around the year 2000, Hopsalot's age changed from that of a teacher to a student.

In the JumpStart Advanced series, Hopsalot has light brown fur, blue eyes, and a reddish-brown nose. He wears a turquoise T-shirt.

In JumpStart 3D Virtual World, Hopsalot has pale creamy-brown fur, and he wears goggles, a dark blue suit, and orange gloves.

Personality
Hopsalot is often depicted as smart and friendly. More recently, he is depicted as liking gadgets and inventing things, and being especially good at math. The JumpStart Blog says, "For Hops, there is nothing more exciting than completing a new gizmo or gadget. He’s always working on some cool device to solve a problem and would love to show you his latest invention."

JumpStart.com has also stated, "Hops is a unique fellow who's very smart on every subject, but especially math and science. He likes teaching others what he knows, and he's always making all sorts of inventions and amazing gagdets. Some work and some don't, but no matter what, Hops just keeps trying!".

In the JumpStart Advanced series, Hopsalot's learning type is 'The Math Whiz'. The game manual for JumpStart Advanced 2nd Grade says, "Hopsalot teaches children using his logical-mathematical learning style. He uses math and logical thinking to explore concepts."

JumpStart Advanced Preschool
Hopsalot is one of the JumpStart All Stars, and the player can select him as a partner and call him for help.

JumpStart Kindergarten (1994)
Hopsalot is the kindergarten teacher. He has his own garden in the school's backyard.

JumpStart Kindergarten (1998)
Hopsalot is the kindergarten teacher. He has his own garden in the school's backyard.

JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten
Hopsalot is one of the JumpStart All Stars, and the player can select him as a partner and call him for help.

JumpStart Math for Kindergartners
When Hopsalot discovers a magic bean, a beanstalk carries his schoolhouse up to Cloudtown. There, he meets Guthry the giant, who is sad because he feels that everyone has forgotten his birthday. Hopsalot finds out that the other citizens of Cloudtown are actually planning a surprise party for him, and they ask Hopsalot to help. Hopsalot explores Cloudtown to collect one hundred candles for Guthry's birthday cake.

JumpStart Reading for Kindergartners
Hopsalot is on a quest to find the lost Carrot Patch treasure. He visits several of his family members and his friend Bebop to help them.

JumpStart Advanced 1st Grade
The player can visit Hopsalot at his home and play an activity there.

Hopsalot is also one of the JumpStart All Stars, and the player can select him as a partner and call him for help.

Disc 1: Fundamentals
Hopsalot is an inventor who works for JumpStart Headquarters. He is in charge of creating machines to fix the problems caused by Dr. O.

Hopsalot is also one of the JumpStart All Stars, and the player can select him as a partner and call him for help.

JumpStart Around the World
Hopsalot is the player's travel buddy in the kindergarten version.

JumpStart Learning Games: Phonics
Hopsalot is the bus driver. He also appears at the Bandstand.

JumpStart ABC's
Hopsalot appears at the Bandstand.

In Videos
In JumpStart Preschool: Who Left the Juice in the Caboose?, Hopsalot is the preschool teacher.

In JumpStart Kindergarten: Why Did the Bus Stop?, Hopsalot is a bus driver.