oceandaughter Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'm looking for a typing program (cdrom) for my fourth grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 We checked out Typing Instructor for kids. Today was the first day my boys (7 & 10) have used it, but they really thought it was a blast. If you can, try the library first. If it goes well with this one, i'll purchase it for home. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4school Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Here's a link someone posted awhile back. HTH. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffani Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Mavis Beacon has been great for us! I think you can get it through Rainbow Resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjabber Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Typing Instructor Deluxe is mentioned a lot around here it seems. We own both Typing Instructor for Kids and Typing Instructor Deluxe. My son has enjoyed both programs at different times. Typing Instructor for Kids has a fun kid-friendly theme (see more info & screen shots here), which was more fun & motivating to my son when he first started (2nd/3rd grade). Now (3rd/4th) he seems to prefer Typing Instructor Deluxe for whatever reason (see more info & screen shots here). I would recommend either of these programs. Both have games that are highly motivating to my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I was going to suggest Typing Instructor Deluxe. All three of my kids have LOVED it! It has definitely stood the test of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 My two oldest learned to type with Mavis Beacon. They both loved it. Now, I am using it for my ds/13 and dd/12. My younger kids like all the games and I am sure learn alot with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hey, thanks for the heads up about Typing Instructor Deluxe. I'll have to look into that! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unity Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I got this one because I could download it and not have to wait, plus it works great on my Mac. You can try it for free, too. It's at http://www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com . I have started the kids at about age 6. One of my 9 yo boys, who also frequents the Sonlight student forums (and practices typing a LOT there), is a wicked fast typist now, at least for his age. I'll bet he's 40-50 wpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisawa Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I was going to suggest Typing Instructor Deluxe. All three of my kids have LOVED it! It has definitely stood the test of time! This is the one we have...:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceandaughter Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Has anyone tried the Spongebob typing cdrom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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