TypingInstructorWeb for Kids

The Exciting Way for Kids to Learn to Type Online 24/7/365!

Kids learn to type online 24/7/365 on an exciting adventure on Typer Island. They learn all keyboard basics following one of 11 age-appropriate Typing Plans, for ages 6 to 12. Step-by-step lessons, challenges, tests, and games motivate kids to keep typing their way around the Island to reach the Castle, advance to the Lost City, and become touch-typists! Exciting typing challenges and games keep kids engaged in learning to type. Kids can learn in English or Spanish.

Kids type their way around Typer Island to reach the Castle and advance to the Lost City! View larger.

Island Adventure Theme Motivates Kids to Improve Typing Skills

Reward-Seeking Program!

TypingInstructorWeb for Kids program offers rewards every step of the way! Kids visit distinct lands for lessons, challenges, tests, and games. They search for treasures, earn points, and add gold and jewels to their treasure box, on a journey to reach the Castle and become the Ruler of Typer Island. Once they reach the Castle, they advance to the Lost City, for more challenges and exciting games!

Kids earn treasures to add to their Treasure Chest as they type their way around Typer Island.

Motivating Rewards Treasure Chest Certificates of Accomplishment Progress Charts & Graphs Select a Typer Island Prince or Princess Win Game Challenges Capture the Castle Advance to the Lost City Kids “Capture” the Castle!

Kids visit five lands on their way to “Capture the Castle,” and become the ruler of Typer Island. They travel to the Old West, On the Water, In the Air, Over the Edge, and Under the Sea. They can take a break from lessons and go to Explorer Isle to play games, or to Story Lagoon to practice typing stories from Classic Literature and Fairy Tales.

Once kids get to the Castle, they can play new games, like Ziggy and Treasure Quest!

The Mysterious Lost City!

Kids get to visit the Lost City once they complete the lessons, tests, and challenges of all five lands on Typer Island and “Capture the Castle!” In the Lost City they can explore the ruins and the shipwreck, and play Treasure Quest, the first typing adventure game, and the challenging arcade action game, Ziggy.

Exciting Game Challenges!

TypingInstructorWeb for Kids makes learning to type fun and exciting. Kids can play games in a variety of ways by selecting options from the game settings menu. Arcade-style play and multiple levels make games challenging and fun.

Typing Challenges and Tests Increase Speed and Accuracy

Typing Progress Results

Instant Feedback is provided on typing results. Kids can see how they did on a lesson, challenge, test, or game right away. Results are given for:

WPM scores & Accuracy Percentages Results Calculated from All Activities Performance Assessment for Key, Finger, Hand & Row Printable Results Results Tracked for five Typists Certificates of Achievement

Kids can print a certificate of achievement to show they have successfully conquered Typer Island and Rule the Island!

Charts and Feedback

Detailed results show kids the keys they know well and the keys that need more practice.

Creative Lessons and Exercises Help Kids Learn to Type

Step-by-Step Typing Instruction is provided, including proper posture, finger position, and ergonomic features. Visual Guides show finger/key placement.

Kids learn how to position their fingers properly on the keyboard. View larger.

Lesson Plans

There are 11 customized lesson plans to teach kids of all ages to type:

Learning the Home Row Home Row and Upper Row Home Row and Lower Row Ages 7-8 Ages 9-10 Games Plan Skill Building Plan Suggested Typing Plan (no games) Suggested Typing Plan Numeric Keypad Plan Numeric Keypad Numbers Only Learn in English and Spanish

There are 160 lessons, in English and Spanish. All lessons include:

Structured Touch-Typing Content Proven Methods for Skill-Building Unique Drills & Interactive Exercises Age-Appropriate Content Graphic Guide Hands Standard & Split Keyboards Multi-Skill Levels Individual Software is headquartered in the USA and offers Free Technical Support. If you are a registered customer and need assistance, please visit www.individualsoftware.com/support. We will work to resolve your problem within 24 to 48 hours.

Multi-Level Games Make Learning to Type Fun

Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum has over 30+ Game Challenges! Kids can play games in a variety of ways by selecting options from the drop down menu, including words per minute (wpm), level of difficulty, and in some games, select an opponent. Games include multiple levels of play and points scored, so kids are motivated to win the first level, advance to the next level, and achieve a high game score!

Typing with Sharks – Type words quickly to zap hungry sharks and piranhas before they attack your submarine.

Typing With Sharks

This action-packed, underwater adventure helps kids learn challenging keys on the keyboard. They type words quickly to zap hungry sharks and piranhas before they attack their submarine. The deeper they dive, the harder it is to escape, especially from the electric eel, giant squid and the boss shark.

Flotsam Fighter

Kids use their Flotsam Fighter Space Ship to clean-up space debris (flotsam), and save all four planets in the Aeon Galaxy by zapping space debris from around the planets. The more debris they collect, the more intergalactic credits they earn. Eight challenging levels of play help them develop their typing speed, typing accuracy, and save the Galaxy!

The Features of TypingInstructorWeb for Kids

Typing Plans Exclusive! Learn in English or Spanish! Exclusive! Choose from 10 Typing Plans for specific age groups! Lessons Structured touch-typing content 160 Lessons Proven methods for skill-building Age-appropriate content Standard and split keyboard lessons 3D guide hands for all keyboards Typing Challenges & Tests Exclusive! 30+ game challenges Exclusive! Advanced level challenges Proficiency tests and advancement level tests Progress & Results Exclusive! Instantly tracks results! Exclusive! WPM scores and accuracy percentages Exclusive! Pass tests and get rewards Performance assessment for key, finger, hand, and row Results calculated from all activities Full-color progress charts and graphs Printable results Certificates of Achievement Practice Activities Exclusive! Practice how to type and ergonomics Exclusive! Practice games on Explorer Isle and in the Castle Arcade Advanced skill-building lessons and challenges Motivational Features Exclusive! Exciting castle-seeking theme Exclusive! Visit 5 unique lands on Typer Island Exclusive! Capture the Castle & advance to the Lost City Games & Entertainment Exclusive! Multi-play games! Play games the way you want! Exclusive! Multi-level games! More challenges as you advance

Product Features

• Online learning – 24/7/365
• Proven educational typing methods
• Over 11 complete Typing Plans
• Multi-level typing games
• Security for every user
• Play games with just learned keys
• Play games with a variety of settings
• Follows guidelines of national keyboarding standards
• Creative ways to practice your typing skills
• Games can be enjoyed by typists of all skill levels
• Build your typing skills with challenging games