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Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot shown on a device screen. The screenshot shows an island that looks like a theme park. On the left is a wild west theme. The middle-back is a castle on a hill. The middle-front shows a city with a rocket. To the right is a volcano and palm trees with a treasure chest behind it. There is a parrot on top of a floating exit sign to the right of the island. There are 5 menu buttons on the bottom of the screen.

Video of 2 brunette, light-skinned light skinned, ladies talking about the Typing Instructor for Kids. The ladies are in the top right corner and below them are screenshots of the program. To the left, there is text showing the benefits of the program. The titles are Comprehensive Learning, Proven Typing Techniques, and Interactive Typing Games.

Screenshot from Typing Instructor for Kids. Image shows a red haired, fair skinned, boy standing in the middle of a brown office. to the right is a blue and orange parrot standing next to a globe and pointing to the boy. There is a map on the left wall, an open door in the middle, and a window on the right behind the parrot. In the window and door you can see an island with a castle and a wood sign that says boarding.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a space game. You see the dash of your spaceship with several novelty items, a steering handle, and a scoreboard. In the middle is a windshield with a laser blasters on each side of the ship. The laser blasters are blasting an apple floating in space. There is also a green planet and an hourglass floating near the apple and words floating under the objects.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a Q-Bert style room. Cylindrical pillars decrease in numbers as you go up, forming a pyramid. On top of the pillars are creatures. There is a black round floating creature with very large blue eyes, a small dragon creature, a small fox creature, and a green circular creature that has legs and a monocle. The top shows the score, level, and round. The bottom shows game options.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a personal submarine encountering an angle fish and green shapes with the words gas, ask, and sad below them. There is a score board on the bottom with options.

Typing Instructor screenshot of the Diamon Glider typing game. It shows a motorized hang glider gliding over a city with a sunset sky. You can see a diamond floating in the sky and a bolt of lightning. At the top of the screen is a score board with the words you need to type and some game options.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a sea bottom with a sunken ship and sea creatures and seaweed. There is a lobster at the top of the screen grasping it's claws at the words on the screen that you are supposed to type.

Typing Instructor screenshot of an old west desert village. Orange plateaus make up the background with tents and camp fire smoke on the left plateau. In the center is a small wild west town with a bank on the left connected to Wild Bill's in the middle and a hotel connected on the right with a horse tied up. In front of the town is a dirt road and pond. 3 signs read Welcome to the Old West on the left, Izzy's Oasis in the middle, and on the water on the right.

Screenshot of Typing Instructor game, Treasure Quest. The image shows a sunken ship, shark, ancient city, treasure chest, and diver in a suit. Info at the bottom shows a 2008 copyright for Individual Software and a few credits.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of an old Viking village with a river running through the middle with sharp turns. You can see 2 Viking ships racing on the river. The 4 town buildings are all brown wood with a gray Viking Statue in the middle. In the background are dark hills and a sunset with a Viking-shaped hill on the right. In the middle of the hills is a white stately house with a blue roof. At the bottom of the screen is a text box with words to type for practice.

Screenshot of the Typing Instructor game Treasures of the Sunken City. Image features an ancient city under a large half bubble covering most of the city. The city under the bubble has a pyramid, tower, castle, observatory, and Greek style temple. to the left is a sunken ship and 2 other broken ancient buildings.

Screenshot of Typing Instructor for Kids, featuring a wooden ship. The view is from the middle of the ship looking straight down the end. There are 2 short staircases on either side of 2 doors that lead up to a steering wheel and sails. In the middle are a wooden barrel and a crate with a map on top.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of an island with a large vine covered rock in the middle with a track and mine cart going into a cave in the rock. There are 2 wood signs above the cave reading Explorer Isle and enter. To the right of the cave is an old TV. On the beach are 2 palm trees and a wood sign that reads challenges and lessons.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of an island with large colored books. 5 of the books are titled nursery rhymes, classics, story lagoon, literature, and fairy tales. There are 2 buttons on the lower part of the screen on either side labeled settings and island.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of a scroll with text to type in the middle of the screen. Text reads a list of items you need from the supermarket. Feel good about your successes. We promote the highest standards. Typed text is blue and the untyped text is black. Surrounding the scroll on the bottom are several random object illustrations, including; a timer, water bottle, pencil, binoculars, gems, sunglasses, a compass, and a progress notebook. There are 3 menu buttons at the bottom.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of a a wood framed green screen with text to type. Underneath the screen is a keyboard with transparent hands over the top typing. To the left is a timer and to the left is a progress notebook. At the bottom are 3 menu buttons.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of the inside of a castle rom. In the middle is a suit of armor and a padlocked floor grate covering a staircase with a wood door at the bottom. Amongst the stone columns in the room are fire sconce lights and a lit fireplace. In the back of the room is an open wood door with treasure spilling out. To the right is the picture of a king and keys hanging under the picture. To the left is a wood door with large dice hanging and a flag on the column to the right.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of a pond with lily pads. The background is a desert scene with cacti and an animal skull and a swirling hot sun. To the back right of the pond is a parrot sitting on top of a sign labeled "Izzy's Oasis." In the pond are lily pads in 3 rows. On the last lily pad in the middle row is a ladybug that is being snatched by the tongue of a lizard sitting on the left of the pond.

Screenshot of Typing Instructor game Xtreme Typing. It shows a man flying above a motorcycle, just holding on by his hands on the handles. He is in the middle of a jump on a dirt and sand hill. There is a speedometer on the bottom left and words to type on the bottom right reading dads half gaff lads.

Included in this Curriculum Kit

2026 Third-Grade Curriculum Kit

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Typing Instructor for Kids Gold - Digital Only - Windows

Online Course

Develop real keyboarding skills with fun games and clear, step-by-step lessons.

$39.99

Quantity:

Ages6-12

Grades1st-7th

AvailabilityLifetime online access, delivered to your inbox in 1–2 business days.

Digital ProductTyping Instructor for Kids Gold - Digital Only - Windows is a digital product and will be delivered to you via email.

Product Code080-445

You'll earn 40 Doodle Dollar points!

Consumable

Multiple Grades

Nonreligious

Online Course

Please note: this product is not compatible with Chromebook, iPad, or any type of tablet or phone. This item is non-refundable.

Included in this Curriculum Kit

2026 Third-Grade Curriculum Kit

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Product Info

Learn More About This Product!

Typing Instructor Gold for Kids – Version 5

Adventure. Instruction. And a Treasure Chest Full of Typing Skills.

Welcome to Typer Island—where every keystroke is a step closer to mastering the keyboard! If your child has groaned through typing drills before, this just might be the game-changing program you've been waiting for. With colorful lands to explore, multi-level games, and quirky characters like Toby and Lafitte, typing practice becomes a swashbuckling learning quest.

Your child will set sail on a journey through five imaginative lands, conquering over 30 action-packed challenges, 160 structured lessons, and hundreds of games, exercises, and tests. Whether you're aiming for WPM glory or just building solid typing habits, this award-winning program has you covered—with or without games.

And yes, it's customizable. Choose from 11 different typing plans (even one without any games if that's your style), set speed goals, and let your child progress at his own pace. The program teaches essential typing skills with proven techniques. It follows national keyboarding standards—all wrapped in an adventure kids genuinely want to play.

What's Inside Typer Island:

Over 140 learning activities, including bilingual instruction in English and Spanish

Real-time tracking with progress graphs, certificates, and feedback on speed and accuracy

Rewards and collectibles that keep kids motivated—from points and coins to Castle glory

Built-in tools like a Map Room, Treasure Chest, and even a Tour Ship to keep the journey on track

Creative mini-games (Typing with Sharks, Ziggy, Wild West challenges, and more!)

Game First, Learning Always:
Behind every playful puzzle and pirate map is real skill-building. Whether your child is meeting the Home Row for the first time or refining his technique with advanced drills, Typing Instructor Gold balances entertainment with educational excellence. And if you prefer to keep things more low-key? Skip the fantasy and stick to the skill plans—it's flexible enough to fit your family's learning style.

Heads-up for Parents:
While most families love the playful elements, a few may want to preview content like talking stones or brief spooky imagery. It's minor and infrequent, but worth knowing in advance.

So if your child's current typing program feels more like a snooze than a skill, set sail for Typer Island. With Typing Instructor Gold for Kids, learning to type is a journey he'll actually want to finish.

Let the adventure (and the typing!) begin.

How to Use Typing Instructor Gold for Kids

Choose a Typing Plan
Pick from 11 customizable options—games, no games, skill-focused—you name it. If you’re not sure, the Suggested Typing Plan is a great place to start.

Set a Goal
Decide on a words-per-minute (WPM) target. Don’t worry, it can be adjusted anytime.

Tackle 3 Lessons a Week
That’s it! Just three lessons a week keep the skills sharp without burnout. Bonus: lessons include games, challenges, and adventures that your child wants to play.

Track Progress Together
Use the built-in graphs, feedback, and even printable certificates to celebrate milestones along the way.

Reach the Castle
As your child completes lessons and games, he earns coins, gems, and eventually rules Typer Island. (It’s kind of a big deal.)

Repeat Until Keyboard Mastery Is Achieved
Keep up the 3-lesson rhythm, and by the end of the course, your child will be typing like a pro—and having fun doing it!

Let the quest for keyboard confidence begin!

PC Windows System Requirements:

Pentium® P4

Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10, or Windows 8

480 MB Hard Disk Space

800 x 600, 16-Bit or Higher Display

16-Bit Sound Card

Speakers or Headphones, Mouse, and Keyboard

Internet connection, for download (An internet connection is not required to use this program; just for the initial download of the program. Once downloaded, it will run from your device)

Please note: you must have a Windows computer. This is not compatible with Mac, Chromebook, tablets, or phones

You can find the Mac version here:
Typing Instructor for Kids Gold - Mac

Track results for up to five typists!

Educational Benefits:

160 Lessons in English & Spanish

Proven Methods for Skill-Building

Unique Drills & Interactive Exercises

Age-Appropriate Content

Standard & Split Keyboards

Multi-Skill Levels

Choose from Eleven Unique Plans

Entertaining:

30+ Game Challenges

Multi-Level Games

Motivating:

Island Adventure Theme Motivates Kids to Improve Typing Skills

Instant Feedback on Typing Progress

Certificates of Achievement

Charts & Feedback

Printable Results

Music

The GOLD Title's Improvements:

New Platform

Air instead of Flash

Full-Screen Option

64 bit

Publisher's Information
Publisher: Individual Software
Age Recommendation: 6-12
Grade Recommendation: K-7th
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Format: Digital
Copyright: 2019
Made in: USA

SIIA Codie Award Finalist - Best Education Technology Solution for Home/Consumer

Newsweek Magazine - Top 50 CD-ROMs

Children’s Software Revue — All Star Software Award

CD-ROM Today - Critic's Choice

Top Ten Reviews - Best Overall - Gold Award

Bessie Awards - Best Educational Software

FAQs

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Yes. Typing Instructor can be installed on up to two computers and allows for up to five typists per computer.

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REVIEWS

What Our Customers Have To Say

September 20, 2026
Steph H.
Typing Instructor for Kids came in my son's third grade curriculum kit. It is easy to install and for kids to navigate the lessons. Honestly, it can be a little repetitive, which is great for learning, but not necessarily for "groan-free" typing practice.
August 11, 2026
Judy F.
fun
October 16, 2021
Boring and Dated
Nicole D.
I have used this for a 1st and 4th grader. This game is very dated and for beginners it can get very boring because they have to keep doing the same lesson over and over again, to get the right stats, just to get to play one typing game. The games are very hard to win compared to the level they are on. Would not recommend.
September 19, 2021
Laura J.
I purchased this for my 1st grader. He loves it