Typing and literacy support for students who struggle with spelling

A program to help children and young-adults learn touch-typing skills, while strengthening spelling abilities

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Great spelling program for older kids

My son is 14 and finds spelling very difficult … We tried a bunch of the highly rated (and highly expensive) spelling programs through the last few years that were recommended through homeschooling groups. Not one program even came close to this! It started out with small words but because it was considered a "typing program" he didn't feel discouraged … I'm so glad I tried this for him because his spelling improved immensely!

Teresa, Parent of a struggling speller

What are the advantages of typing for children who struggle with spelling?

They can...

Engage multiple senses at the same time
Seeing and hearing combines with the tactile sensory feedback of typing to help words stick.
Build muscle memory for correct spelling
Repeatedly typing words helps “lock in” correct letter sequences. Over time, spelling becomes more automatic because the fingers remember the patterns, not just the brain.
Strengthen literacy with phonics-based learning
A phonics-based curriculum enhances decoding and spelling skills, offering a structured approach to literacy development.
Access spell check and revise written work
Writing on the computer opens up access to spelling feedback and makes it easier to revise written work - no crossed out text or messy erasure marks.
Boost self-esteem and confidence
Positive feedback from typing activities can significantly improve self-esteem and motivation, especially for those with a history of educational challenges.

Typing lesson with on-screen keyboard and hand guidance

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Touch-typing, reading and spelling support for students

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Touch-typing as part of a homeschool curriculum

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TTRS is designed for learners of every age and ability level

Build more confidence and enhance your typing skills with each completed module

Improve spelling in a fun way
TTRS is specifically designed to support learners with special needs, promoting confidence in typing and building spelling skills behind the scenes.
Boost reading fluency and confidence
Strengthen decoding and sight reading skills through a structured, supportive approach.
Build independence through self-directed learning
Encourage learners to progress at their own pace, building independence and and self-esteem.

Student progress and score after completing a typing module

Typing lesson with on-screen keyboard and word practice

The TTRS platform offers typing, spelling, reading and writing support in one course

Learn 4,500+ words
Master over 4,500 English words, building typing, reading, and spelling skills together.
Improve spelling with muscle memory
Develop muscle memory in the fingers to help with spelling.
Whole word approach from the start
Type whole words from Day 1 – no confusing letter combinations
Structured, supported learning
Enjoy a step-by-step, supportive learning experience designed for success.

With Touch-type Read and Spell…

Typing, spelling, reading and writing support are bundled into one solution

Material is presented in bite-size chunks

Learning is multi-sensory

The initial focus is on accuracy vs. speed

Progress is displayed in easy-to-read charts and reports

Confidence and self-esteem develop

Over 30 years of expertise

TTRS provides a high-quality, phonics and spelling-based, online typing course that teaches touch-typing at the same time as developing the power of literacy.

Based on extensive research

Our course teaches typing skills in a unique, multi-sensory way by following a structured literacy curriculum. Core content is based on the work of Orton and Gillingham.

Transform your struggles into success

TTRS empowers both kids and adults to build confidence and improve typing, reading, writing and spelling skills

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Testimonials and reviews

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Amylee, Parent of a middle-school student struggling with spelling

My middle daughter was having some problems with literacy skills. When I told her that we weren’t going to do spelling anymore, just keyboarding, we were both relieved. She felt less stressed and I knew we wouldn’t be butting heads. The first thing I noticed was a shift from her saying “I have no idea how to spell it,” to being able to give me the first few letters. It wasn’t an overnight change, but gradually, her spelling improved.

Working smarter not harder

This program has gotten my daughter to apply herself and she is thriving. She needed spelling help and this is fixing the problem without us having to work harder. She loves TTRS and asks to do it daily. She is learning to type while boosting her spelling and reading skills all in one.

Leesa

Parent of a struggling speller