Looking for a fun typing curriculum

[A home for their hearts]

Any good ones out there that aren't too expensive?

[CarrieF]

Both of my sons have enjoyed and done well with Typing Instructor for Kids - Platinum Edition. I think it was $20-25 from Rainbow.

[Jeanne in MN]

Here's a free one that's fun and a number of people here use: It's called Dance Mat Typing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

[freerange]

Here's a free one that's fun and a number of people here use: It's called Dance Mat Typing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

 

:iagree: We've used this & they love it.

 

And I reported the spam.

[Ravin]

Another ditto for the bbc.uk link free program. DD loves it!

[A home for their hearts]

Here's a free one that's fun and a number of people here use: It's called Dance Mat Typing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

 

Thanks for this link. We'll try it out. Any other suggestions?

[colleenebeans]

Both of my sons have enjoyed and done well with Typing Instructor for Kids - Platinum Edition. I think it was $20-25 from Rainbow.

 

This is what we use and its awesome! It is usually $20-$25 but it is on sale now at timberdoodle.com for $12.

[susankenny]

Here's a free one that's fun and a number of people here use: It's called Dance Mat Typing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

:iagree:

[Ohdanigirl]

Here's a free one that's fun and a number of people here use: It's called Dance Mat Typing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

 

:iagree: This one is great. The boys have each loved it. Afterward, I have used this site...

 

http://www.typingweb.com/typingtutor/

 

 

HTH

 

Danielle

[MangoMama]

Both of my sons have enjoyed and done well with Typing Instructor for Kids - Platinum Edition. I think it was $20-25 from Rainbow.

 

 

First we use Dance Mat and then they 'graduate' to this one. They love it. :)

[ErinD]

My son really enjoyed Zombie Typocalypse on www.wordgames.com!

[Ann.without.an.e]

I don't, but thanks for posting this...I have been looking too and this thread has really helped :D

[Ann.without.an.e]

Oh, and Amazon has Typing Instructor Platinum for 12.99 :tongue_smilie:

[prairiewindmomma]

We picked up Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum on sale for $20ish at Best Buy. They also carry it at Target. It's an easy program to find. :)

[Cindyz]

We used Read, Write and Type starting when my son was 5. It taught him well and he really enjoyed it. He enjoyed it so much that he's going through the whole thing a second time. I think he's ready for Wordy Qwerty and that's what he'll do when he finishes Read, Write and Type this time. I also purchased Typing Instructor and did not like it. My son does not like it either and won't use it. Read, Write and Type is perfect for beginning readers.

[kreistetter]

Thanks for the info. I also need a typing program for next year.