Jane Elliot Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I'm looking for something to teach proper typing technique to the 6-10 year old crowd. What has worked for you? eta: I'm hoping for something that wouldn't involve too much input from me. The software we've always used has been completely student led, but it keeps freezing up. It's always had this problem, and now I just want something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Listening in. I am wanting something for my dd next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 We've used the BBC Dance Mat Typing, TypingPal when we got a deal through HSBC, but for the long-term we use Mavis Beacon. My littlest ones use Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing for Kids, but they all end up with just the regular Mavis Beacon. All of the others we've used serve to encourage and interest and assist them in getting better acquainted with the keyboard and getting them moving in the right direction with typing on their own and not looking at the keys. But to me, all of those other programs are like appetizers and light meals, while Mavis Beacon is the main course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Two thumbs up for BBC typing. DD pretty much taught herself. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 My two oldest used Dance Mat Typing and practice using NitroType.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raristy Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 My school age kids (6 to 14 years old) have loved Typing Instructor Platinum version 21 PC. Ebay or Timberdoodle have good prices. We did BBC Dance Mat, but needed something more engaging to keep them practicing regularly (key in learning typing!). Last summer they tackled it, and learned a lot by leaps and bounds. My 11 year old son enjoys it so much, he still plays some of the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdan Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Mickey's Typing Adventure. Works through each step of keyboarding, with a lot of cute games to reinforce. My son's favorite is Run Pluto Run... requires no effort from me! (except to tell him to do it...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col267 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 We have used Type to Learn 4 for several years and really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelittlebluenotebook Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 We liked "Mario Teaches Typing," which is free: http://www.myabandonware.com/game/mario-teaches-typing-1gl Info on how to install here: http://www.glennsguides.com/2010/08/mario-teaches-typing-game-free-download.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohamom Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 We have had a lot of success with Mavis Beacon for our dd11. She enjoys it and has really improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2blessings Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I own a couple typing program I found at sales, but with both my kids it was simplest to just have them sign on to Dance Mat Typing by BBC. Free and easy...I didn't have to do a thing besides direct them to the site:) After that they just seemed to pick up speed by also doing e-mails, typing papers, etc. HTH:) Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Thank you for all these ideas. I purchased Mavis Beacon. All the free online options look great, too. 18ds came home for college break this week with a broken leg. He's bored. I think I'll get him to install Mavis Beacon and help 8dd and 10ds find and navigate the other sites you all recommended. I really appreciate all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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