User:Bluecake/K98 Transcript

Outside the Schoolhouse
(After starting the program)

Hopsalot: Hi there! Welcome to kindergarten! School is about to begin, so click on the sign or the door, and the bluebird will help you sign in. You can come back outside later to explore if you like. Have fun, see you inside!

(Returning outside)

Hopsalot: Back outside again.

Hopsalot: Hello there.

(If the player remains idle)

Hopsalot: If you're done exploring out here, you should click on the door and go back into the classroom.

Hopsalot: Hey, are you still out there?

Sign-in Screen
(If there are no save files yet)

Bluebird: Type each letter of your name on the keyboard. Click on the school bell when you're done.

(If there is at least one save file)

Bluebird: Click on your name, or type each letter of your name on the keyboard. Click on the school bell when you're done.

(Deleting a save file)

Bluebird: Do you really want to delete this player from the game?

Inside the Classroom
(After signing in as a new player)

Hopsalot: Okay kids, time for school.

Hopsalot: Hello there. Welcome to kindergarten! We're glad you joined us.

Hopsalot: See those things at the bottom of the screen? That's called the toolbar. That arrow there is the exit button. That question mark is the help button. This button is to make a game harder or easier to play. Click on this button to see your report card.

Hopsalot: To go from one side of the classroom to the other, just click on the side of the screen that you want to go to.

Hopsalot: As you play the games here, you'll begin winning stars. They'll appear in the bottom right corner of the screen, like this. When you win your fourth star, we'll go take a picture at the petting zoo. Then, we'll put the picture in your scrapbook. By clicking on the picture, you can make it move. If you want to look at any of the pictures you've taken, just open up the scrapbook and start clicking. Have fun!

Hopsalot: Okay, you're ready for your first day of school! Start exploring by clicking on anything you find.

(Returning to the classroom)

Hopsalot: Good afternoon.

Hopsalot: Good evening.

(If the player remains idle)

Hopsalot: Hey, I haven't heard from you in a while.

Hopsalot: There are lots of things to do here in the classroom, or maybe you'd rather go and play one of the games outside!

Hopsalot: Just click around the classroom to play another game.

(Clicking on the help icon)

Hopsalot: You can click around the classroom to find other games to play, or you can click on one of the doors to go outside, where there are even more places to explore.

(Clicking on the alphabet box)

Hopsalot: A is for alligator.

Hopsalot: B is for bee.

Hopsalot: C is for cat.

Hopsalot: D is for dog.

Hopsalot: E is for elephant.

Hopsalot: F is for fork.

Hopsalot: G is for goat.

Hopsalot: H is for hippopotamus.

Hopsalot: I is for igloo.

Hopsalot: J is for jack-o-lantern.

Hopsalot: K is for kangaroo.

Hopsalot: L is for lobster.

Hopsalot: M is for moon.

Hopsalot: N is for nest.

Hopsalot: O is for octopus.

Hopsalot: P is for pump.

Hopsalot: Q is for queen.

Hopsalot: R is for rock.

Hopsalot: S is for soap.

Hopsalot: T is for tic-tac-toe.

Hopsalot: U is for umbrella.

Hopsalot: V is for vampire.

Hopsalot: W is for woodpecker.

Hopsalot: X is for x-ray.

Hopsalot: Y is for yo-yo.

Hopsalot: Z is for zebra.

The Bulletin Board
(Playing the activity for the first time)

Hopsalot: Hello there! Welcome to the bulletin board. Click on the months at the top of the screen to see the holidays for that time of year. See that gift at the top of the screen? Drag the gift to the month of your birthday, and we'll have a special surprise for you when that month comes. If you're not sure when your birthday is, don't worry. You can ask one of your parents, and we can do that later.

(Clicking on the help icon)

Hopsalot: To see a month and its holidays, just click on its name at the top of the screen.

(Holiday descriptions for each month)

Hopsalot: January 1st is New Years Day, another whole year to grow and play.

Hopsalot: January 15th is the birthday of Martin Luther King, who reminded us all to let freedom ring.

Hopsalot: February 14th is a loving time. Won't you be my valentine?

Hopsalot: On February 2nd, the groundhog comes out, or so the story is told. If he sees his shadow, it's back to the burrow. There'll be six more weeks of cold.

Hopsalot: The third Monday in February is quite an event. We celebrate the lives of two great presidents.

Hopsalot: March brings on the start of spring. Time to celebrate all growing things.

Hopsalot: Mark the calendar for March 17. On Saint Patrick's Day, you'd better wear green.

Hopsalot: April brings Easter, a special time. There are bunnies, and candy, and eggs to find.

Hopsalot: Mothers have their own special day. Bring flowers to mom on the second Sunday of may.

Hopsalot: May Day I hear, is the middle of spring. A time to pick flowers, to dance, and to sing.

Hopsalot: Mark your calendar. The last Monday in May, we remember all our soldiers on Memorial Day.

Hopsalot: Fathers have their special day too. On the third Sunday in June, say "Dad, I love you!"

Hopsalot: The first day of summer is a special date. In the month of June, we can play until late.

Hopsalot: The Fourth of July is America's birthday. It's time for a picnic, and a fireworks display.

Hopsalot: In August, the sun is hotter than ever. Splash in a pool, and enjoy the weather.

Hopsalot: Green leaves turn yellow, then orange and brown. In fall, the leaves, they drop to the ground.

Hopsalot: Labor Day is the first Monday in September, for all working people we try to remember.

Hopsalot: October 31st is for Halloween. Ghosts and goblins make us laugh and scream.

Hopsalot: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

Hopsalot: The fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day. We eat turkey and cranberries, and give thanks today.

Hopsalot: On Election Day in November, make this note, it's time for all citizens to get out and vote.

Hopsalot: In November, we celebrate Veteran's Day. To honor our soldiers, there's a grand display.

Hopsalot: In December, the sun stays low in the sky. The first day of winter is about to arrive.

Hopsalot: We dream of Christmastime all year, with presents and singing, love and good cheer.

Hopsalot: The eight days of Hanukkah come in December. By lighting the candles, we'll always remember.

The Clock
(Staring the activity)

Hopsalot: This clock is a family heirloom handed down from my grandparents. It's very special. The clock can show what a kindergartner does at all hours of the day. Click on any of the big numbers on the clock to see what's happening at that time of the day. You can click on the AM/PM button if you want to change the time from day to night.

(Announcing the date and time)

Hopsalot: Today is day of the week/month/day of the month/hour.

(Bonnie's daily activities)

Bonnie: Time for my breakfast.

Bonnie: I'm off to school!

Bonnie: The teacher helps me.

Bonnie: I play in the schoolyard!

Bonnie: Back home again.

Bonnie: Lunchtime with mom!

Bonnie: I help with the dishes.

Bonnie: My friend and I climb a tree.

Bonnie: [Yawns] It's my nap time.

Bonnie: I dance to music!

Bonnie: Dinnertime with mom and dad!

Bonnie: I take a bath.

Bonnie: Time to brush my teeth.

Bonnie: Dad reads a bedtime story.

Bonnie: Shhh, I'm fast asleep.

The Radio
(Playing the activity for the first time)

Hopsalot: This is a very special radio. Not only does it play really cool music, but it puts on a puppet show that goes along with the words. If you want to hear a different song, just click one of the buttons on the front of the radio. If you don't click a button, the next button will automatically begin. We just want you to enjoy the show, and maybe sing along if you learn the words.

The Puzzle
(Playing the activity for the first time during a play session)

Jack: Hi there! Welcome to the puzzle game. We have all kinds of different puzzles to play with.

Roquefort: Are there any cheese puzzles?

Jack: [Clears throat] We've got puzzles with numbers, and letters, and letter sounds, and rhyming...

Roquefort: Rhyming, yeah! Like "cheese, please".

Jack: Uh...right. We've also got puzzles with opposites and companions, and pairs and shapes!

Roquefort: Cheese has a pretty nice shape.

Jack: And puzzles with sizes and colors too.

Roquefort: If you want to change the game you're playing, just click on the puzzle piece down there. Then click on the puzzle you want to play.

(Returning to the activity)

Jack: Welcome back. Are you ready to try a puzzle?

(Accessing the selection screen)

Jack: Just click on the puzzle you'd like to play.

Jack: Try this puzzle, and see if you can uncover the hidden picture.

(Beginning a puzzle)

Jack: Let's learn about shapes / numbers / sizes / opposites / numbers / rhyming / letters / letter sounds / companions / pairs !

(Completing a puzzle)

Jack: Great job! I'm not puzzled at all anymore!

Roquefort: Wow, you got all the pieces. Cool picture, huh?

Roquefort: Excellent job. Now we can see the picture underneath.

(Earning a star)

Jack: Wow, you're a real whiz at these puzzles! [Chuckles] You get a star!

(Clicking on the help icon)

Roquefort: Click on the square you think will help solve the puzzle.

(If the player remains idle)

Roquefort: You know Jack, some of these pictures look like cheese.

Jack: Uh oh! You'd better start playing. He's starting to see things.

Roquefort: Hey, come on! Let's finish this puzzle. Click on one of the squares.

Jack: You still out there?

Jack: Hey, are you completely puzzled?

The Photo Album
(If the album is empty)

Hopsalot: After you win four stars by playing games in the classroom, you'll be able to click on pictures here to watch them move. Let's go back to the classroom, and play some games!

Bebop's Home
(Playing the activity for the first time during a play session)

Bebop: I'm Bebop the hamster, a real cool dude. I can play trumpet with a hip attitude. There's another thing I like to do, that's playing hide and seek with you. Click on me here, and watch me disappear.

(Returning after finding Bebop)

Bebop: You won the last time, but I'm just warming up. Click on me to try your luck.

(Returning while Bebop is still hiding)

Bebop: Think you can find me? Go ahead and try. This little hint will make it easy as pie.

Bebop: Ol' Bebop's gone, I'm hiding right now, if you want to find me, I'll tell you how.

(Clicking on the help icon when Bebop is in his home)

Bebop: Hide and seek, that's what I love to do, so click on me now, and I'll play it with you.

(Clicking on Bebop)

Bebop: Later dudes!

Bebop: See ya later, alligator.

(Bebop's hints)

Bebop: First open the closet, then look carefully, I'm hiding behind something that starts with the letter Z.

(Finding Bebop)

Bebop: Hey man, you found me!

The Chalkboard
(Playing the activity for the first time)

Blocks
(Playing the activity for the first time)

Pattern Blaster
(Playing the activity for the first time)

Paint Set
(Playing the activity for the first time)

The Closet
(Starting the activity)

Hopsalot: This is the closet. We keep all kinds of stuff in here. Just click on any of the objects and I'll say its name and show you how it's spelled.

(Clicking on the help icon)

Hopsalot: You can click on any object in the closet to see what letter its name begins with.

(Clicking on the objects)

Hopsalot: This is an apple, and it starts with the letter A.

Hopsalot: This is a boat, and it starts with the letter B.

Hopsalot: This is a cake, and it starts with the letter C.

Hopsalot: This is a doll, and it starts with the letter D.

Hopsalot: This is an egg, and it starts with the letter E.

Hopsalot: This is a fish, and it starts with the letter F.

Hopsalot: This is a gift, and it starts with the letter G.

Hopsalot: This is a hat, and it starts with the letter H.

Hopsalot: This is some ink, and it starts with the letter I.

Hopsalot: This is a jar, and it starts with the letter J.

Hopsalot: This is a kite, and it starts with the letter K.

Hopsalot: This is a letter, and it starts with the letter L.

Hopsalot: This is some milk, and it starts with the letter M.

Hopsalot: This is a net, and it starts with the letter N.

Hopsalot: This is an octopus, and it starts with the letter O.

Hopsalot: This is some popcorn, and it starts with the letter P.

Hopsalot: This is a quarter, and it starts with the letter Q.

Hopsalot: This is a ribbon, and it starts with the letter R.

Hopsalot: This is a saw, and it starts with the letter S.

Hopsalot: This is a telephone, and it starts with the letter T.

Hopsalot: This is an umbrella, and it starts with the letter U.

Hopsalot: This is a valentine, and it starts with the letter V.

Hopsalot: This is a watch, and it starts with the letter W.

Hopsalot: This is an x-ray, and it starts with the letter X.

Hopsalot: This is some yarn, and it starts with the letter Y.

Hopsalot: This is a zipper, and it starts with the letter Z.

(If the player remains idle)

Hopsalot: Isn't it a little stuffy in this closet? Let's go outside.

The Backyard
(Visiting for the first time)

Hopsalot: Welcome to the playground! We've got a jungle gym to play on, and a really cool obstacle course to drive around on. You can check out our garden over there and play some games, or relax at the picnic area. Try exploring here by clicking around. You may find some other fun stuff!

(Returning)

Hopsalot: Welcome back to the playground.

(If the player remains idle)

Hopsalot: Are you still out there? Try playing one of the games here in the playground, or over there in the garden.

Hopsalot: Are you done out here? If you are, click on the exit arrow to go back to the classroom.

The Picnic Area
(Clicking on the help icon)

Hopsalot: This is the picnic area. Click around to see what you can find.

The Jungle Gym
(Playing the activity for the first time)

Hopsalot's Garden
(Playing the activity for the first time)

Hopsalot: Ah, I just love the garden, where Mother Nature offers us flowers to smell, and food to eat - unless the pesky gopher gets them first!

The Tricycle Race
(Playing the activity for the first time)

The Petting Zoo
(Arriving)

Hopsalot: You can take a picture of an animal here at the petting zoo. Just click on the camera.

(After clicking on the camera)

Hopsalot: Just click on the animal you want to take a picture of. Then we can put it in your scrapbook.

(After taking a picture)

Hopsalot: Let's watch your picture develop here in the scrapbook.