Which fingers to use
C is pressed with the left middle finger. M is pressed with the right index finger. The orange key on the keyboard picture shows where to press next, and the finger colours match the hands.
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Lesson 10: C and M
Reach down: C is your left middle finger, M is your right pointer.
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c c c m m m cm mc cam mad dam came time more much come calm
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Use your left middle
Guide
C and M: a typing lesson for kids
Lesson 10 of 18 in the Typing Summit kids zone. Reach down: C is your left middle finger, M is your right pointer. 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: V and N
When this lesson feels easy, move on to lesson 11, V and N. 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.