How it Works:

A Look At The Keyboard Town PALS
Approach to Computer Keyboarding for Kids

Our revolutionary method:

• Accelerates the learning process.
• Makes Keyboard Town PALS age-appropriate for very young children.
• Motivates children to experience success, typing real words after only two minutes.

Why Keyboard Town PALS
is a better way
to teach kids to type:

Do you remember the stress of typing class?
Keyboard Town PALS is different!

• Children proceed at their own pace
• The puppets, humor and music are very entertaining
• The children easily recall the storyline
• Children will want to view it again and again
• No fear of making mistakes
• No racing against the clock
• No testing
• No scoring
• No anxiety

What's wrong with games and drills used by other programs?

• Games and drills are repetitive and stressful, teaching through dozens of rote, boring exercises. Keyboard Town PALS puppets use music, humor and association to teach the location of 30 letters and symbols in an hour, in a manner that is fun and relaxed for children.

What are some of the special features in Keyboard Town PALS?

• We de-activated the delete and backspace function in the program since we do not dwell on mistakes.
• The program may be used in two- ½ hour lessons or smaller time-segments such as eight mini 6-7 minute lessons and is especially helpful to children with learning differences.
• Colors can sometimes have a soothing effect for students with certain disabilities. Therefore, Keyboard Town PALS offers a choice of fonts and background screen colors.
• Keyboard Town PALS is the "missing link" between the child's intellectual capabilities and the technological world around him or her. Understanding the keyboard liberates creative expression, offering every child a greater possibility of success in school and life.

What is the best age to teach typing?

• As soon as the child can distinguish the configuration of letters.

Why Learn Proper Typing Technique?

• With proper technique, children will spend time expressing ideas rather than searching for correct keys to press.
• Children will avoid hand strain caused by hunting and pecking.
• No wasting of valuable time trying to get children to unlearn poor habits.