Tips, guides, and resources to help kids learn typing the right way.
A free elementary keyboarding plan for teachers: what to teach in K–2 and grades 3–5, how often, a 12-week sequence with ready-made classroom links, and a simple way to check progress.
What makes an animal typing game actually teach typing, how a virtual pet keeps kids practicing, and animal word lists sorted by keyboard row, plus four animal typing activities.
The cat-themed typing program from 1990s school computer labs: what it was, whether it still runs, what it got right, and a free modern take on the same idea.
How fast should kids type at each age? Rough speed and accuracy targets for kindergarten through 8th grade, what the Common Core "pages in one sitting" expectations mean in practice, and why accuracy comes first.
The Search key where Caps Lock should be, the missing F-keys, touchpad trouble, and how to keep typing progress safe on school-managed Chromebooks.
What BBC Dance Mat Typing does well, the signs your child is ready for more, and an honest look at free options to try next, plus a simple four-week plan.
Why ads and accounts matter in kids' typing practice, a five-minute checklist to vet any typing site, and free options that need no account.
Everything you need to know about teaching your child to type properly: the right age to start, how much to practice, common mistakes to avoid, and how to keep it fun.
Why gamified typing works better than boring drills, what to look for in a kids' typing game, and a look at the best free options available right now.
A clear, step-by-step guide to proper keyboard finger placement. Home row positions, finger zones, and practice tips to build correct habits from the start.