Spongebob Squarepants Typing [OLD VERSION]

by Riverdeep

Product Features

• Fun typing learning software for kids ages 7 and up
• 3 levels of challenge; 2 ways to learn--game mode or practice mode
• Includes lessons, typing games, practice, and drills
• Progress-tracking feature for typing, speed, and accuracy
• Uses the Mavis Beacon typing method

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001GU7E2
• Item model number: 383164
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 5, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,103 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #45 in Software > Education & Reference > Typing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Become more productive and work more comfortably, as you learn with SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs and the entire cast of "SpongeBob Squarepants"! Tracking and progress reports help you learn and improve your skills

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good tutorial. Funny scripts, September 5, 2004

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Robert Johnson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spongebob Squarepants Typing [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

My 8-year-old niece enjoys using this program. Already in the first hour, she's gone from a 2wpm hunt & peck to a consistent 5wpm with her hands in the correct position. I don't know what the previous reviewer was talking about in regards to just throwing the kid into the progam. There are easy lessons that slowly build up the child up. For instance, lesson 1 is right-hand only: asdf. Lesson 2 is left-hand only: ;lkj. You'll still have to help your kid find where the lessons are and coach them to not look at their hands. You can't just throw them in and expect them to start typing. The previous user's confusion probably stemmed from the fact that the "Tournament" section is where the lessons are. Jumping into the "Practice" section is typing text from a script. In that respect, the game could have been better labeled. But my niece is having fun and laughing while learning to type and that is what makes this program great.

88 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way for kids to learn how to type, March 27, 2005

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Traveler (Del Mar, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Spongebob Squarepants Typing [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

The two previous reviews here on Amazon were mixed, but I decided to give the program a shot as I figured that it would go well with the new SpongeBob movie that is on DVD.

The most valuable component to this program is....it is interesting to children and enhances their participation.

Here are my results:

1) My seven year old daughter was able to comprehend and apply each lesson, typing game, practice and drills without any difficulties.

2) Teaching method was good...with the assistance of a guided virtual keyboard on the screen to provide instruction.

3) A critical focus was the reinforcement of home row keys and keyboard awareness.

The program is addictive and had to pry my daughter from the lessons. Not only her...but her friends who are interested in learning keyboarding.

I highly recommend this program. If it doesn't hold the attention of adults...it does for kids. Best of all...visible and measureable tangible results.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 11 year old liked it., October 31, 2005

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Christine Ehren "C O Ehren" (Saint Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spongebob Squarepants Typing [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

My 11 year old loves it. He is already in the mid 30s wpm wise. Yes, he has questions once in awhile. Nothing that took more than 30 seconds to answer. He found lots of games to do, but ended up steering himself towards the drill so he could do better in the games. The disk got lost-he was bringing this to friends' houses and when he would go to the office with Dad for something to do. So we are buying a second one. This in my opinion is the highest praise--we liked it well enough that we are willing to shell out the bucks all over again.