Reading and Typing Program

I (Angela Harders) created the Reading and Typing Program while I was teaching ESOL and Special Education students. I noticed that my elementary students were struggling with their standardized tests – not because they didn’t know the content, but because they didn’t know how to type. 

So I designed this revolutionary typing program to help my students learn to type quickly and accurately in a similar way to how we teach children to read – by using phonics and spelling patterns.

I was proud to see my students’ typing speed increase, but I also was amazed that their reading and standardized test scores increased dramatically too! However, the greatest increase that I observed in my students was in their own self-confidence and self-esteem… and that is truly priceless.

A few years later, a 72-year-old CEO reached out to me and shared that he felt limited in his business because he was unable to type. He inspired me to turn my program into an online course so that more adults would also have access to this incredible program. 

Within a few months, he was able to triple his typing speed, and the Reading and Typing Program was officially online and available to the world!

The Reading and Typing Program is designed for children as young as 5 years old, but the best age to start learning to type is the one you are right now! 

The chart below will show you the recommended typing speed based on age.

My current typing speed is over 100 wpm, and the fastest typing speed in the world is 212 wpm!

It is best to practice the exercises for 10-15 minutes every day. However, you are can practice as much or as little as you want. You are encouraged to go at your own pace and work as fast or as slow as you need to in order to master this valuable skill. 

Many parents with small children or children with special needs may practice only a few minutes a day while some older students and adults prefer to practice for longer periods of time up to several hours a day. 

However, if you notice pain in your eyes, wrists, or fingers, you should stop practicing immediately and give your body and brain a break.

The Reading and Typing Program has 24 lessons that will take about 10-30 minutes each to complete. The entire program can be completed in 5-10 hours. Of course, the faster you type, the faster you will finish the program.

Yes! Your membership includes access to ALL Reading and Typing Program Levels. 

Most people will begin with the Beginner I course which will teach you the correct hand position and finger use. Then once you have completed the Beginner I Course, send me an email at: info@paxministries.com, and I will update your course level based on your current typing speed.

The Reading and Typing Program incorporates all learning styles:

• Visual,
• Oral,
• Auditory, and 
• Kinesthetic 

While we want to make sure that we are always using the correct hand position and the correct fingers to touch each key, the most important thing to remember is that it is okay to make mistakes. 

In fact, making mistakes is an important part of the learning process because it means that you are practicing something new. So, when (not if) you make a mistake, remember that mistakes are opportunities to learn. 

Don’t let a mistake get you down or slow you down! Practice correcting your mistakes as quickly as possible. You can do it!

Part of learning to type quickly is also learning to correct yourself quickly when you make a mistake. 

If you make a mistake, stretch your pinky finger of your right hand to hit the “backspace” or “delete” button. 

Try to fix your mistake as quickly as possible without moving your hands from the home row keys. Eventually, you will be able to correct your mistakes without even looking.

The important part is to not get upset or frustrated. Everyone makes mistakes, and we are all learning how to fix them quickly – in typing and in life.

Thank you so much for wanting to support your students in learning one of the most valuable skills possible!

We can set up teacher accounts so that you are able to track and monitor your students’ progress.

To learn more about licensing for a classroom, please reach out to Angela Harders at: admin@paxministries.com.