Which fingers to use
. The orange key on the keyboard picture shows where to press next, and the finger colours match the hands.
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Lesson 16: Big letters
Hold Shift with the pinky on the other hand, then press the letter.
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Sam can run. Tom has a dog. I like the sun. Kim and Ben can hum. Mum is home.
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Guide
Big letters: a typing lesson for kids
Lesson 16 of 18 in the Typing Summit kids zone. Hold Shift with the pinky on the other hand, then press the letter. 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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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. - 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. - 04
Next: Numbers 1 to 5
When this lesson feels easy, move on to lesson 17, Numbers 1 to 5. Mix in a round of Balloon Pop to practise the same keys as a game.
Questions people ask
3 answersWhat 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.