(Pleasanton, CA – September 2008) – A new version of Typing Instructor for Kids, the #1 best selling typing software for kids designed by Individual Software to teach young children to touch-type, has been released. Version 4.0 offers more Typer Island Adventures, new multi-level games, 10 customized typing plans for children ages 6-12, and bilingual learning in English and Spanish.
Typer Island’s new adventure, The Lost City, is an underwater city with the ruins, a shipwreck, a museum, and a science lab! The Lost City adds more adventure, typing lessons, and two challenging, multi-level games to Typer Island. Ziggy’s Pyramid is an exciting arcade-style game with four levels of play. Kids type the words (on each pillar of the pyramid to turn the top a new color), while avoiding dangerous adversaries. Treasure Quest is the first interactive fiction typing game. Kids go on a search all over the Lost City to find the crown jewels.
Typing Instructor for Kids is available as a desktop version for kids and families at home and as a network version for teachers and classrooms at school. The Administrative Console has all the tools teachers need to enroll students, track performance by student or class, and evaluate student performance.
“This educational, entertaining, and motivating typing program is specifically designed to teach young children how to touch-type,”
Typing Instructor for Kids Version 4.0 New Features
New! Ten Typing Plans for Different Age Groups
Ten customized lesson plans teach kids of all ages and skill levels how to type. Lesson plans are designed for all skill levels, including just the home row keys, lessons for ages 7-8, ages 9-10, and suggested plans with or without games.
New! Learn to Type in English and Spanish
Spanish speakers can learn to type in their native language on Typer Island, and English speakers can practice their Spanish language skills! All 160 typing lessons are provided in English and Spanish.
New! The Lost City on Typer Island Adventure
The Lost City is only accessible by first "Capturing the Castle!" In the Lost City, kids can explore the ruins and play two new fun and challenging games, Ziggy's Pyramid and Treasure Quest!
New! Ziggy's Pyramid Typing Game
Kids try to transform Ziggy’s pyramid to a new color by successfully typing the word on the top of each pillar in the pyramid before the enemies ruin their plans. Four levels of increasing difficulty keep kids typing through 12 rounds to win the game and earn points!
New! Treasure Quest Typing Game
Kids search the ruins, a science lab, a museum, an art gallery, and a shipwreck for crown jewels to add to their treasure box. This interactive fiction typing game requires both typing and retention skills!
Individual Software’s Typing Instructor for Kids demonstrates our commitment to provide both families and educators with the most innovative typing solutions that create an educational, entertaining, and motivating learning environment for kids.
Typing Instructor for Kids can be purchased at www.typinginstructor.com or by calling (800) 822-3522. Founded in 1981, Individual Software is a leading publisher of personal productivity, business, and educational software.
