{"product_id":"typing-instructor-for-kids-gold-mac","title":"Typing Instructor for Kids Gold - Mac","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003eMac Version for Kids!\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTyping Instructor Gold for Kids - Mac Version \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Do you remember the fable from India in which the blind men took turns investigating an elephant's shape? One felt the tusk and thought an elephant was like a spear, while another felt the trunk and thought an elephant was like a snake. I was very much reminded of this fable when I asked two employees to review the number one best-selling typing software for children, Typing Instructor for Kids Gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTerrific or Troublesome?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One saw the program as troublesome because of the occasional references to luck or wishing, the sporadic glimpses of skeletons or peering eyes, and the fact that children are asked to consult a talking stone if they need additional typing instruction. But the other reviewer saw it as an exciting, motivating method of teaching young children how to touch-type.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMulti-Level Games, Graduated Drills, and Hundreds of Activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This latest version of the interactive fiction typing game, Typing Instructor for Kids Gold, offers thirty-plus action-packed, multi-level game challenges; graduated drills and lesson plans; hundreds of activities, exercises, and tests; and bilingual learning in English and Spanish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleven Customizable Plans – With or Without Games\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using proven typing techniques, children will master the keyboard while journeying with Toby and \u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eLafitte\u003c\/span\u003e to five imaginative lands where they learn proper typing techniques and to build keyboarding skills. Just choose a typing plan, set a words-per-minute goal (this can be adjusted at any time), and as your child explores Typer Island he will learn to type along the way. The engaging lessons and exercises teach children important typing skills, including speed and accuracy. If your children find your old typing program boring, and if you are looking for the right balance of education, entertainment, and motivation in a typing program, then consider the award-winning Typing Instructor for Kids Gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAdventurer Tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Typer Island has a lot of Adventurer tools for kids to find their way around the Island. Aboard the Tour Ship kids can learn everything about Typer Island! A convenient Map Room helps kids to see where they are on their adventure, where they are going next, and what keys they will learn. The Treasure Chest shows what new coins and points they have earned. Kids can display a variety of graphs in the Saved Results area to see their performance on all their typing activities; lessons, challenges, stories and even games. They can see their progress and the keys on the keyboard they need to practice.\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__features-title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MAC Version \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTrack results for up to five typists!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e160 Lessons in English \u0026amp; Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProven Methods for Skill-Building\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnique Drills \u0026amp; Interactive Exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge-Appropriate Content\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStandard \u0026amp; Split Keyboards\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMulti-Skill Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChoose from Eleven Unique Plans \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEntertaining:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e30+ Game Challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMulti-Level Games \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMotivating:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIsland Adventure Theme Motivates Kids to Improve Typing Skills\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstant Feedback on Typing Progress\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCertificates of Achievement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCharts \u0026amp; Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrintable Results\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMusic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMac System Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePowerPC G4, G5 or Intel Core Duo processor; 800 MHz processor or higher\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMac OS X 10.4.6 - 10.6\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCD-ROM Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e580 MB Hard Drive Space Available\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e1024 X 768 Resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eVideo Card with 32 MB of video RAM\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSound Card\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpeakers \u0026amp; Mouse\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInternet Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe GOLD Title's Improvements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew Platform\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAir instead of Flash\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFull-Screen Option\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e64 bit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor PC versions, click below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/timberdoodle.com\/products\/typing-instructor-gold-pc\" target=\"new\"\u003eTyping Instructor Gold for PC\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/timberdoodle.com\/products\/typing-instructor-gold-mac\" target=\"new\"\u003eMAC Typing Instructor Gold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/timberdoodle.com\/products\/typing-instructor-for-kids-gold-pc\" target=\"new\"\u003eTyping Instructor Gold for Kids for PC\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/i\u003e Individual Software\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVersion:\u003c\/i\u003e Gold\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Recommended Age Range:\u003c\/i\u003e 6-12 Years\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/i\u003e Mac\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/i\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFaith-Based:\u003c\/i\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1994\/4551\/files\/ribbon_large.gif?v=1500415094\" alt=\"\"\u003eAwards and Endorsements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SIIA Codie Award Finalist - Best Education Technology Solution for Home\/Consumer\u003cbr\u003e Newsweek Magazine - Top 50 CD-ROMs\u003cbr\u003e Children's Software Review - All Star Software Award!\u003cbr\u003e CD-ROM Today - Critic's Choice!\u003cbr\u003e Top Ten Reviews - Gold Award!\u003cbr\u003e Bessie Awards - Best Educational Software","brand":"Individual Software","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35290062389412,"sku":"080-346","price":15.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit Item","offer_id":35290062422180,"sku":"080-346","price":0.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/9045\/9300\/products\/TIkids-Gold-MAC.jpg?v=1595331907","url":"https:\/\/timberdoodleshort-com.myshopify.com\/products\/typing-instructor-for-kids-gold-mac","provider":"timberdoodleshort.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}