Session Elements
There are four elements to a Jumpstart session: 
- Sign-In
- Circle Time
- One-to-One Reading
- Free Choice Time
Each of these elements helps improve a child's chances of success in school. Each session has a certain goal in mind. The Jumpstart program has established a set of 17 School Success Outcomes which all relate to the goals of language, literacy, and social relations. The following is a list of the 17 School Success Outcomes (some of which have been combined) followed by a brief summary of the session elements.
School Success Outcome
- Understanding and Producing Speech
- Understanding Sounds in Words
- Recognizing and Making Rhyme
- Interest in Reading Activities
- Knowing how Books Work
- Beginning Reading and Writing
- Making and Expressing Choices
- Problem Solving
- Planning Complex Activities
- Participating in Routines
- Relating to Adults and Children
- Making Friends
- Negotiating Social Conflicts
- Expressing Feelings
Sign-In
During this part of the session the Corps Members work with their child on writing their name as well as talking with the child about their day.
Circle Time
Circle Time is a time to sing songs, share stories, read books, discuss the days activities, do charts, and also another time for communication between Corps Members and children. It can last anywhere from 10-30 minutes. 
One-to-One Reading
This is the time when Corps Members and their child find a special spot to sit and read books using the dialogic reading method. It can last from 10-30 minutes as well.
Choice Time
Choice time is the largest part of a Jumpstart session usually lasting anywhere from 45-90 minutes. It allows the children to make choices and to use their language in a variety of ways as well as being social with the other children/adults in the session. There are usually writing centers, dramatic play areas, block areas, and a small group activity planned by the Jumpstart Team. The small group activity is based on one of the School Success Outcomes listed above.
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