mac typing program for kindergarten?

mward333 · Nov 14, 2009, 09:59 PM

We are looking for a typing program on the Mac OS X platform for kindergarten-age children. I see the Type To Learn software products by Sunburst:
http://ttl4.sunburst.com
but they do not have a free trial of their platform for the youngest-age children, namely, Type To Learn Jr., which is Mac and Windows compatible.

[There is a free trial of the similarly-named "Type To Learn Jr. New Keys for Kids" but that program is only Vista compatible.]

Has anyone used Type To Learn Jr.? Or perhaps are there other programs that you recommend for kindergarten-age children who are wanting to learn how to type?

Thank you in advance for any advice.

macsrule25 · Nov 14, 2009, 10:36 PM

Ummmmmmm... I don't think most people can help you there. Actually, Type To Learn 3 is pretty good. It's more of a first-second, maybe third grade typing helper, but i would try that.

macsrule25

Middling · Nov 15, 2009, 01:14 AM

It's not a Mac-native application, but the BBC's free (flash-based) online typing tutor, Dance Mat Typing is designed for young children and seems to be well regarded.

mward333 · Nov 15, 2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macsrule25

Ummmmmmm... I don't think most people can help you there. Actually, Type To Learn 3 is pretty good. It's more of a first-second, maybe third grade typing helper, but i would try that.

macsrule25

Hi there macsrule25--thank you for your feedback. Have you tried the introductory levels of Type To Learn 3 with younger children, for instance, a child about 6 years old? I would be pleased to learn about your experience using this program with the youngest children.

mward333 · 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Middling

It's not a Mac-native application, but the BBC's free (flash-based) online typing tutor, Dance Mat Typing is designed for young children and seems to be well regarded.

Thank you, Middling! My child already LOVES those animals on the BBC website that you suggested. This is very helpful. Are there other similar websites? My child tends to master things on the computer quickly, despite his young age.... so I am looking for any resources that are available.

Again, thank you very much for this great BBC website! It is very colorful and happy and fun for the children... it seems to be a very positive experience so far.

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mward333 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2004	mac typing program for kindergarten? We are looking for a typing program on the Mac OS X platform for kindergarten-age children. I see the Type To Learn software products by Sunburst: http://ttl4.sunburst.com but they do not have a free trial of their platform for the youngest-age children, namely, Type To Learn Jr., which is Mac and Windows compatible. [There is a free trial of the similarly-named "Type To Learn Jr. New Keys for Kids" but that program is only Vista compatible.] Has anyone used Type To Learn Jr.? Or perhaps are there other programs that you recommend for kindergarten-age children who are wanting to learn how to type? Thank you in advance for any advice. __________________ work: 8-core 3 GHz Mac Pro, three 30-inch Apple displays, 16 GB RAM, 4 TB disks, 2 Superdrives home: 3.06 GHz 24 inch iMac, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB disk

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Nov 15, 2009, 01:14 AM	#3
Middling macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2009	It's not a Mac-native application, but the BBC's free (flash-based) online typing tutor, Dance Mat Typing is designed for young children and seems to be well regarded.