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Typing games for kids
Free keyboard games for every age, from first letters to middle school races. No ads, no sign-up, and they work on Chromebooks.
Ages 5 to 8Letter Balloon Pop
Press the letter on each balloon to pop it. Pick the home row, top row, bottom row or all letters.
Ages 6 to 9Word Dash
Type short, easy words and collect stars before the timer runs out.
Ages 8 and upMountain Climb
Climb a 3D mountain by typing. Start on Base Camp Hill at a gentle 12 words per minute.
Ages 8 and upYeti Defense
Friendly yetis walk toward camp with words. Type each one to throw a snowball. Start at 15 words per minute.
Ages 9 and upWord Balloon Pop
Whole words on every balloon. Longer words score more, and the balloons speed up.
Ages 10 and upWord Sprint
Type as many words as you can in 60 seconds. Streaks add time and points.
Ages 10 and upGrand Prix race
Race hover pods against rivals matched to your speed. Great for middle school.
By grade
What to play at each age
Kindergarten (ages 5 to 6)
- ✓Find letters on the keyboard with letter Balloon Pop on the home row.
- ✓Try the first lesson, F and J, with an adult nearby.
- ✓Keep it to about 5 minutes. Stop while it is still fun.
Grades 1 and 2 (ages 6 to 8)
- ✓Work through the home row lessons, two keys at a time.
- ✓Play Word Dash for short, easy words.
- ✓Print the home row chart and keep it next to the keyboard.
Grades 3 to 5 (ages 8 to 11)
- ✓Finish all the kids lessons, including the bottom row, capitals and numbers.
- ✓Climb Base Camp Hill in Mountain Climb.
- ✓Take an easy typing test once a week to see progress.
Middle school (ages 11 to 14)
- ✓Move to the full typing lessons with every key and punctuation.
- ✓Race friends in Grand Prix and try Word Sprint.
- ✓Aim for 25 to 35 words per minute with good accuracy.
Guide
Typing games that teach, not just entertain
The best typing games for kids reward the right key, not just speed. Every game here waits for the correct letter, so children build accurate habits while they play.
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Works on school devices
Everything runs in the browser on Chromebooks, laptops and desktops. Tablets work too, though a real keyboard is best for learning. - 03
Games plus lessons
Games keep kids motivated, but short lessons teach the finger positions. A good mix is 5 minutes of a lesson, then 5 minutes of a game.
Questions people ask
4 answersAre these typing games free?
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Yes. Every game is free with no sign-up, and there are no ads in the kids zone.
What is the best typing game for kindergarten?
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Letter Balloon Pop on the home row. Each balloon carries one letter, so young children can find keys at their own pace.
Which games suit middle schoolers?
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Grand Prix races, Word Sprint and Mountain Climb. They adapt to each student's speed, so they stay challenging.
Can teachers use them in class?
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Yes. There is nothing to install and no logins. See the free 10 week plan for teachers.