Best for kids
Kid-friendly typing learning resources with a motivating, approachable experience.
- Prioritize consistency and fun over raw WPM early on.
- Short sessions work best; stop before frustration builds.
- When basics stick, add a game to keep motivation high.
8 picks
Typing.com
A popular typing curriculum with lessons, tests, and school-friendly features.
course
14/18
score
freemiumWebBasicsTouch Typing
www.typing.com/View →
TypingClub
A structured touch-typing curriculum with guided lessons and progress tracking.
course
14/18
score
freemiumWebBasicsTouch Typing
www.typingclub.com/View →
TypeTastic!
A school-focused typing curriculum with hundreds of activities and games for kids.
course
13/18
score
freemiumWebBasicsTouch Typing
www.typingquest.com/View →
BBC Dance Mat Typing
A free, kid-friendly interactive typing course designed for ages 7–11.
course
12/18
score
freeWebBasicsTouch Typing
www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfrView →
Nitro Type
A kid-friendly racing game with typing practice wrapped in progression and rewards.
game
11/18
score
freemiumWebSpeedAccuracy
nitrotype.com/View →
RapidTyping
A free Windows typing tutor with lessons and a kid-friendly presentation.
course
10/18
score
freeWindowsTouch TypingAccuracy
rapidtyping.com/View →
ZType
A browser typing shooter: destroy enemies by typing words accurately.
game
10/18
score
freeWebAccuracySpeed
ztype.com/View →
Tux Typing
An open-source typing game featuring Tux, designed for kid-friendly practice.
game
8/18
score
freeLinuxWindowsBasicsAccuracy
tuxtyping.org/View →