Letter Rain
Catch falling letters by pressing the right key before they hit the ground!
Free online typing games designed for ages 5-11. From letter recognition in Pre-K to 35+ WPM in 5th grade — your child learns by playing.
10+
Free Games
7
Grade Levels
5-11
Ages Covered
$0
Forever Free
Every grade level has games matched to age-appropriate typing skills.
Our most-played games — try them all for free.
Catch falling letters by pressing the right key before they hit the ground!
Visit animals from A to Z — type each letter to unlock the next animal!
Master the home row keys and become a typing hero in outer space!
Keys are flying across the screen — catch them all by typing fast!
Blast asteroids by typing the letters before they hit your ship!
Type words to help your dinosaur run faster and escape the volcano!
Pop ocean bubbles by typing the words inside before they float away!
Race your car by typing as fast as you can — faster typing means faster speed!
Three simple steps to better typing skills — no sign-up needed.
Choose games by grade level (Pre-K through 5th) or by skill — letters, words, speed, or accuracy.
Type letters, words, or sentences in fun themed games. Every game builds real typing skills — no boring drills.
See speed and accuracy improve over time. Take our free typing test to check WPM anytime.
Standardized tests, class assignments, and school projects are increasingly computer-based. Kids who type fluently by 3rd grade have a measurable advantage — they can focus on what they're writing instead of hunting for keys.
25+ WPM
Target speed for 4th grade standardized tests
1:1 ratio
iPads or Chromebooks per student in most US classrooms
"My 2nd grader used to dread computer time. Now she asks to play Space Typer every day after school. Her typing speed doubled in two months."
— Parent of a 2nd grader
"I use TypingGamesKids as my warm-up activity every day. Zero login friction and my students love it. Finally a typing site that's not blocked by our school filter."
— Ms. Johnson, 3rd grade teacher
Click your child's grade to see games matched to exactly what they're learning in school.
Introduce your preschooler to the keyboard with simple, fun letter recognition games. No reading required — just match the letters they see and hear.
Kindergarteners are ready to start learning letter positions on the keyboard. These games focus on uppercase and lowercase letters, simple key presses, and building confidence.
First graders are ready for home row basics. These games teach proper finger placement on ASDF and JKL; — the foundation of touch typing.
Second graders expand from home row to the full keyboard. These games introduce top row, bottom row, and simple word typing.
Third graders are typing real words and short sentences. These games build speed and accuracy with age-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures.
Fourth graders work on paragraph-level typing with proper punctuation. These games challenge speed while maintaining accuracy.
Fifth graders aim for fluent, confident typing. These games push speed past 30 WPM while maintaining high accuracy on complex text.
When should kids start typing? How much practice is right? Our parent's guide covers everything — age benchmarks, daily practice tips, and what to expect at each grade level.
Use TypingGamesKids in your K-5 classroom. All games are free, require no login, and work on school iPads and Chromebooks. COPPA compliant and safe for any device.
The most common questions about kids and typing.
Most kids are ready to start exploring the keyboard around age 5 (Kindergarten). Structured typing (home row, proper finger placement) works best starting around age 7-8 (2nd grade). Before that, focus on letter recognition through fun games like Letter Rain or Alphabet Zoo.
Consistency matters more than duration: 5-10 minutes for ages 5-6, 10-15 minutes for ages 7-8, and 15-20 minutes daily for ages 9-11. Five minutes every day beats 30 minutes once a week.
General benchmarks: Kindergarten 5-10 WPM, 1st-2nd grade 10-20 WPM, 3rd grade 15-25 WPM, 4th-5th grade 20-35 WPM. Take our free typing test to see where your child stands.
Yes, 100% free. No hidden fees, no credit card, no premium tier (yet). No ads either. We follow COPPA guidelines and don't collect any personal information from children.
Yes. Every game runs in the web browser — no app downloads, no plugins. Works on iPads, Chromebooks, Windows laptops, Mac, and even phones (though desktop or tablet is best for actual typing practice).
Jump into any game. No account. No credit card. No ads. Just fun, educational typing games your kid will actually want to play.