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• Kids learn to type on an exciting adventure on Typer Island
• Teaches keyboard basics following an age-appropriate Typing Plan
• Step-by-step lessons, challenges, tests, and games motivate kids to keep typing
• Program offers rewards every step of the way; learn in English or Spanish
• Arcade-style play and multiple levels; 30+ game challenges
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.27 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 63 reviews |
| | | System Requirements: | | | Platform:
| Mac OS X / Windows 7 / Windows XP | | Media:
| CD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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92 of 95 found the following review helpful:
 Wow! Motivational typing program!Jan 08, 2010
By Marybeth Horton
This fun learning adventure had my kids typing right away! The animated guides and super fun journey hooked them - they were begging to type longer and return to "Typer Island". I have students asking to come in during recess and lunch times to practice their skills and have developed a waiting list and timers to accommodate them all. The games are clever and teach them a specific typing skill. The skills build sequentially yet provide opportunity for review to reinforce their learning. You get results right away so the kids can practice the keys they are not as good at striking. I give it a big 5 stars. It's easy to load and run and has no computer problems or bugs!
27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
My son LOVES it!May 13, 2010
By L. Brandt
I was torn between this one and Mavis Beacon. But I read in a lot of reviews that there were bugs in the Mavis Beacon one. So I bought this and I'm so glad I did. My son (8) sat down with it as soon as I installed it and was so excited to start playing. He even got up early to play again the next day. It tracks your child's progress (WPM and accuracy) everyday and you can set their goals higher as they learn more and pick up speed. There are a lot of fun games to play while they're learning to type. There is a map they have to work their way around as they learn each row on the keyboard and the main goal is to reach the castle which you can only do with speed & accuracy.
I'm very pleased with this and would recommend it to anyone.
I have Windows 7 and there were no problems installing it and so far I haven't noticed any bugs in the program either.
26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Typing Instructor For Kids PlatinumJan 16, 2010
By wishopper
"jam"
Purchased it on Lightning Deals because of the good reviews and great price. I'm so glad that I did. It was a great leaning tool for kids to learn and practice their typing skills. A great buy!
31 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Great way to teach your kids how to typeJan 10, 2010
By Geula
I bought this program based on several reviews I read. It is a great program. Even my 4 year old uses it. The games keep my kids captivated for hours and they are learning to type at the same time. Highly recommend it.
Very pleased Mom.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Fun way to learn typing skillsSep 12, 2010
By Sonya Haskins
"The Homeschool Advocate"
Since my boys (ages 9, 10 and 12) have been using this program, their typing skills have improved tremendously. They actually look forward to playing the typing games every day and of course it's exciting to see them practicing with out any prompting at all.
My only criticism is that it allows students to progress without actually having mastered a level. I believe someone else mentioned this as well. I would prefer that they fully master one area before progression to another area.
I will make another note here that has nothing to do with the program itself. I tried for a couple of weeks to order this directly from the publisher and had no luck whatsoever. I e-mailed them several times and also called and left a phone message because (twice) when I tried to process an order via the internet, it did not work. If you would like to buy this program, I would HIGHLY recommend that you just download it from Amazon and NOT attempt to purchase it from the publisher. We tried the auto download option and the hardcopy through mail option and neither went through. When we ordered it from Amazon, we were able to download the program immediately and it works just fine!
Finally, this would make an excellent program to use as a supplement for homeschool students, in school settings, or even just for parents who want to encourage their children's typing abilities. It's a fun, engaging program that children themselves enjoy.
Thanks,
Sonya Haskins
author of Homeschooling for the Rest of Us: How Your One-of-a-Kind Family Can Make Homeschooling and Real Life Work (Bethany House, 2010)
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