Typing Rocket and Typing Rocket Jr.   help kids practice and improve the following skills:

Working Memory: Recalling and retaining information in our minds while working. 

When learning to type on a keyboard, students need to be able to remember the position of the keys while they formulate thoughts in their head and watch the text appear on the screen. In the games Typing Rocket and Typing Rocket Jr. the player is able to strengthen their working memory by practicing their typing skills while paying attention to the rockets on the screen. Players can look down at the keyboard, but as the game progresses, the rockets move a little faster and increase in number, which could lead to more errors if the player cannot type and look at the screen at the same time. For students who struggle with Working Memory, try starting with Typing Rocket Jr. until they feel more confident with the letter placement on the keyboard. 

Focus: Getting started and then maintaining attention and effort to tasks. 

Because the rockets in the game are constantly moving, players need to stay focused on typing the letters written on them as quickly and accurately as possible. If they lose focus, they might mistype or rockets might scroll by while they are searching for a letter on the keyboard. Players who struggle with focus should start with Typing Rocket Jr. where the letter rockets are slower and fewer in number. Whether the player is using Typing Rocket or Typing Rocket Jr., the time limit is short, allowing for them to practice their focus skills in short bursts.