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Lesson 12: B, X and Z

B is a pointer stretch. X is your ring finger, Z is your pinky.
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Guide

B, X and Z: a typing lesson for kids

Lesson 12 of 18 in the Typing Summit kids zone. B is a pointer stretch. X is your ring finger, Z is your pinky. Kids type big, friendly letters with a finger hint for every key. A wrong key does not move forward, so they always learn the right key before going on.

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    Which fingers to use

    B is pressed with the left index finger. X is pressed with the left ring finger. Z is pressed with the left pinky finger. The orange key on the keyboard picture shows where to press next, and the finger colours match the hands.
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    How to practise at home or school

    Sit tall with feet flat and wrists floating just above the keys. Rest the pointer fingers on the bumps on F and J. Keep eyes on the screen, not the hands, and say each letter out loud. Five to ten minutes a day is plenty.
  3. 03

    Stars and stickers

    Every finished lesson earns a sticker. Accuracy gives the stars: 95% or more is three stars, 85% is two stars. Accuracy matters more than speed at this stage, so praise careful typing first.
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    Next: Short words

    When this lesson feels easy, move on to lesson 13, Short words. Mix in a round of Balloon Pop to practise the same keys as a game.

Questions people ask

3 answers

What age can kids start learning to type?

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Most children are ready around age 6 or 7, once they know their letters. Short daily sessions of 5 to 10 minutes work better than one long session.

Is the kids zone free and safe?

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Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, shows no ads and asks for no personal details. Progress and stickers are saved only in your browser.

Does it work on a tablet?

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Yes, it opens the on-screen keyboard on phones and tablets, but a real keyboard is best for learning touch typing.