Typing Games for Your Classroom
TypingGamesKids is free for classroom use. No accounts, no login, no setup. Just share a link and let your students play.
Why Teachers Use TypingGamesKids
- Zero setup: No accounts to create, no passwords to manage, no IT department approval needed.
- Works everywhere: iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, desktops — any device with a web browser.
- Grade-organized: Games are sorted by grade level (K-5), making it easy to assign the right activity.
- COPPA compliant: We collect no personal information from children. Safe for school use.
- No ads: Students won't be distracted by advertisements.
How to Use in Your Classroom
Option 1: Share a Grade-Level Link
Send your students directly to their grade level page:
- typinggameskids.com/typing-games-for-prek/ — Pre-K (Ages 3-4)
- typinggameskids.com/typing-games-for-kindergarten/ — Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)
- typinggameskids.com/typing-games-for-1st-grade/ — 1st Grade (Ages 6-7)
- typinggameskids.com/typing-games-for-2nd-grade/ — 2nd Grade (Ages 7-8)
- typinggameskids.com/typing-games-for-3rd-grade/ — 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9)
- typinggameskids.com/typing-games-for-4th-grade/ — 4th Grade (Ages 9-10)
- typinggameskids.com/typing-games-for-5th-grade/ — 5th Grade (Ages 10-11)
Option 2: Assign a Specific Game
Link directly to a game that matches your lesson plan. Each game focuses on specific skills:
- Letter recognition: Letter Rain, Alphabet Zoo
- Home row basics: Home Row Hero, Key Catcher
- Word typing: Dino Dash, Word Bubbles
- Speed & accuracy: Speed Racer, Type Master
Option 3: Typing Test as Assessment
Use our free typing test to measure student progress. Students can take a 1-minute or 3-minute test and see their WPM and accuracy scores.
Recommended Practice Schedule
| Grade | Frequency | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-1 | 2-3x/week | 5-10 min | Letter recognition, keyboard exploration |
| 2-3 | 3-4x/week | 10-15 min | Home row, word typing, proper technique |
| 4-5 | Daily | 15-20 min | Speed, accuracy, sentence/paragraph typing |
Embed Games on Your Class Website
Coming soon: embed any game directly on your class website or Google Classroom page. Contact us if you'd like early access.