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    Children's typing software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Mitlov, Sep 28, 2014.

  1. Mitlov

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    My older son is in second grade and is starting to learn how to touch type, but is having a hard time with it at school because of limited time and all that. I want to supplement at home, but the sheer number of programs available is overwhelming. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what sort of fun children's typing software is actually a good purchase and works well? We are just trying to learn touch typing, nothing else at this point.
     
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    Typing of the dead, if zombies are not a problem for a second grade ~
     
    baii, Sep 28, 2014
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    Mavis beacon?


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    Hahaha, looked that up and it's amazing. Totally not appropriate for a second grader, but I'll keep it in mind for when he's older.

    Looked into it, and while their adult typing software is very well-regarded, the for-kids program got overwhelmingly bad reviews on Amazon. It sounds like they reskinned their adult-oriented software instead of starting from scratch with a lesson plan and gameplay style that makes sense for elementary schoolers.
     
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    Gotcha. I only mentioned it because someone I know said it worked well for them. I honestly peck typed until I started instant messaging.


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    Do those cartoons and fancy colours and whatnot really keep the kids interested in the long run?
     
    Mr.Koala, Oct 2, 2014
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    Are you being facetious? There's a reason kids love cartoons.
     
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    Thanks for the head's up Wingnut. I'll check out that program this weekend.
     
    Mitlov, Oct 3, 2014
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