Jumpstart Typing (PC & Mac)

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Product Features

• Designed specifically for kids, the program combines an award-winning learning system with exciting gameplay to make learning to type fun and easy
• Children become accomplished typists while being entertained and engaged in 4 extreme sporting events
• Teaches proper keyboarding technique, increased typing speed, increased typing accuracy, correct hand placement and correct body posture
• Compatible with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0009STM84
• Item model number: 72018
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #808 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Designed specifically for kids, JumpStart Typing combines our award-winning learning system with exciting game play to make learning to type fun and easy. Children become accomplished typists while being entertained and engaged in four extreme sporting events including rock climbing, skateboarding, football, and snowboarding.

Skills Taught:

• Proper keyboarding technique
• Increased typing speed
• Increased typing accuracy
• Correct hand placement
• Correct body posture

Product Description

JumpStart Typing Home Version PMac/Win95

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Typing for Kids, September 12, 2005

By	K. Speiser - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased the most recent typing tutorial, JUMP START TYPING, for my daughter, age 8, knowing that she had enjoyed the JUMP START grade school programs, but not sure if she was ready for typing. I was extremely pleased to see her after one sitting, at the keyboard, her hands in the proper position, typing 3 words per minute, and enjoying it. The games are fun, and expections are tailored to each individual's ability.

59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Am happy with JumpStart Typing for my 9 year old daughter., October 25, 2005

By	Read Roberts - See all my reviews

My daugher has happily substituted the games in JumpStart Typing for the Neopets arcade games she was playing before. The program does a good job at enforcing acquiring new material by having a "team strength bar" that dimishes to zero as you make mistakes while playing; to play more, you have to do some lesson work until it is back up to 100%. It also steadily makes the games harder as you learn more letters and get better. The result is overall quite a bit more work than just playing regular games, but the net is still positive. However, some parental encouragment is needed;our rule is that JumpStart Typing time is unlimited, after homework and other duties have been met, while all other computer use is limited to 90 minutes a week. The other typing programs I looked at woudl all have required a little more parental help and encouragement. A good value.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids!, April 10, 2007

By	S. Sampson "mom of 3 boyz" (Alaska, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have three boys ages 10, 8 and 6. All three have enjoyed the Jumpstart typing. I have purchased other typing programs that are labeled age appropriate for kids but find that the games that are offered are not for very beginning typists. Jumpstart Typing has been a great start for even my youngest son as it matches the level of the typist and grows more challenging as they become better at typing.