When I learned to type in school, it was a terrible experience. If only the school could have implemented some of these cool typing games for kids, I could of had a lot more fun!
That’s right! Learning to type doesn’t have to be boring. It can be fun! Let your kids learn the fun way so they don’t get burned out while trying to learn a new skill!
One of the best things about these games is that many of them are FREE! I don’t know about you, but I love free homeschool resources!
I’ve been homeschooling my kids for a few years now. We’ve learned about geography, math, science and so much more over the years. Additionally, many of the ways we learned was using free online resources or the library.
TIPS FOR TEACHING HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS TO TYPE
Muscle memory. It’s a real thing. Your muscles have the ability to remember all kinds of things. One of the most important steps is to keep kids practicing every day so they can build up their muscle memory.
The second thing I would recommend is first using a program like the first one on the list. The reason why I say this is because it’s important for kids to learn where each letter is first.
Knowing where the letters are first can definitely help when playing typing games for kids which reinforces their typing abilities.
The last important thing I want to point out to you is that you really have to keep reminding kids to keep their fingers on the keyboard. It’s natural to want to peck at each letter.
However, in order for children to learn how to type, they will need to place their fingers on the correct keys in the middle row.
Typing Games For Kids
Learning to type doesn't have to be boring, try out these cool typing games for kids!
FREE: This is the perfect program to help kids learn where each key is. It's a great place to start if this is your kid's first typing class.
Kids can race, stack crates, play memory games, and more by using and developing their typing skills!
FREE: Vampire Hunter, ninja vs zombies, typing car rider, typing knights, and so many more great typing games for kids!
FREE: ABCYa has a couple of fun little typing games. These are perfectly suited for beginners!
FREE: This is an interactive typing course with about 200 colorful videos and lessons. Kids will also get to practice sight words! A huge bonus if you ask me!
FREE: This website is great because you can filter it to a grade range. I also like it because it focuses on about 4 letters at a time with either left or right hand only. Training this way is a great way to build a strong typing skill!
FREE: There are about 20 typing games the kids will love!
Don't let the name fool you this website has a 10 typing games! It's not one of those boring tests, these are fun games!
FREE: Typing lessons, typing games, and typing tests! This website has it all!
Free: This unique website has not only typing games but also a typing training program!
FREE: A unique way to learn how to type! By competing against others of course! This is a racing typing game and you can let students race against each other in real-time!
FREE: Turtle Diary has over 30 typing games. The kids are sure to love some of them!
FREE: This website is great for a serious typer. It's less game-like and more structural. It tells you your speed, and how many errors you made.
FREE: On Poki you can find 7 free typing games. Be careful and show the kids which games are typing games. There are a whole bunch of other games right underneath the typing games! They look tempting!
FREE: Kids can play typing games like sea life, typing tycoon, town creator, roller coaster, and little wizards vs. zombies on this website.
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My kids love typing games, thank you.
Awesome, you’re welcome!
You’re welcome!
So glad I found your list! The kids love trying out different programs to see which one they like best. Thank you.
That’s great news, I love it! You’re welcome.
It’s nice to find so many homeschooling resources for free online. I love how easy it is for kids to learn these days! Thanks for the great list of typing games, the kids will love them!
Me too. You are very welcome!
Thank you, I found a typing game that my kids love.
Oh that’s wonderful!