tissakay Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I need a typing program for my 13, 11, 10, and 7 year olds. They are using SOS this year, and their lack of typing skills is starting to be a factor. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Typing Instructor worked great for us. We used the "for Kids" version, but the "Deluxe" might be better for your kids' ages - I think they're pretty much the same programs with different games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanino Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We have "Typing Instructor for Kids" but someone just told me about this website...http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/flash/stage1.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjshima Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I use Typing Instructor also. I have both the Kids and Deluxe version, but so far my children have only used the Kids version (ages 10 & 12). When my son (the 12 year old) learned the finger placement, I would have him type out the alphabet 5 times and then some Bible verses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 We used this free online site: http://webinstituteforteachers.org/~gammakeys/Lesson/Lesson1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everlastingstarflower Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I bought All The Right Type for my children. There is a tutorial and then the practice sessions have different types of space games. I think it was $30 and it downloads directly on to your computer. Both of my children are excited to learn typing on the computer using these games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnapper Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I found a typing program for kids online that my kids have enjoyed. I'm not certain you can just use it alone (not enough repetition to get to full memorization I think), but it's fun and free. Oddly enough it's through BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Spongebob Squarepants Typing was nice (not intimidating) when my boys were younger. We tried Typing Instructor Deluxe and it was pretty good, though my oldest prefers Typing Quick and Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I like typing web, especially for older student like your older three. http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/ I would probably let the 7 yo play with Dance Mat Typing. It is slower paced and doesn't go as far, but is a fun introduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 We bought Type to Learn 4 through Homeschool Buyers co-op. It looks very comprehensive, and covers a range of ages. But dd initially learned how to type using the free BBC programme Dance Mat Typing. It might be too young for your older kids, though. Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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