Home row
A S D F, J K L ;, then G and H. The foundation for every other key.
Touch typing for ages 8 to 12
Every key has a home. Learn them all.
Short lessons that start on the home row, guide hands that show which finger to use, games that unlock as kids improve, and ranks from Cub to King or Queen of the Keys.
- Short lessons, 2 to 3 minutes each
- Progress saves to your family account
- Parent view with speed, accuracy, and practice time
- Only the parent's email is collected. Kids use a nickname.
The daily habit
Ten minutes a day adds up.
Typing is a motor skill. Like free throws or piano scales, it is built by short, steady practice, not long sessions once a week. Every typist gets a ten-minute daily goal, a progress ring, and a weekly streak, so practice becomes part of the routine.
10 minDaily goal
60+ hrsOf practice in a year at ten minutes a day
2 to 3 minPer lesson
90%Accuracy to pass a lesson, at 8+ WPM
How it works
Proper technique from the first key.
- Start on the home row.Pointer fingers find the bumps on F and J. Every lesson begins there, so hands always know where home is.
- Follow the guide hands.On-screen hands show which finger reaches each key. Kids learn the right finger from day one instead of hunting and pecking, and their eyes stay on the screen.
- Master a few keys at a time.Each lesson adds a key or two and takes 2 to 3 minutes. Accuracy comes first. Speed follows.
- Play, practice, and climb.Games unlock along the route. After the final lesson, the Practice Lab turns one-minute runs into ranks from Cub to King or Queen of the Keys.
What kids learn
The whole keyboard, one row at a time.
Top row
Q W E R T Y U I O P, reached from home and back again.
Bottom row
Z X C V B N M plus comma, period, and slash.
Capitals and punctuation
Both Shift keys, question marks, quotes, and full sentences. Ends with the Boss Level.
- The correct finger for every key
- Typing without looking down
- Accuracy before speed
- A steady, even rhythm
- Capitals with the opposite Shift
- Real words, sentences, and paragraphs
Games
Ten games that make practice worth coming back to.
Every game is real typing practice. Kids unlock new ones by finishing lessons, collecting stars, and reaching the end of the route.
Along the routeUnlock after lessons 5, 10, and 15
Raindrop Rescue
Type the letter on each raindrop before it lands. Included in the free plan.
Summit Sprint
Every word is a step up the mountain. Beat the rising fog to the top.
Reef Rescue
Type the word on each fish to send it home before it reaches the net.
Practice Lab arcadeOne-minute runs that count toward rank
Royal Race
Race your own best pace and the next-rank pacer to the finish line.
Castle Party
Animal friends bring gifts to the castle. Type their words to welcome them in.
Sky Balloon
Every word lifts the balloon higher. Streaks give it a boost.
Lantern Path
Light the night one word at a time with verses from the NIV.
Star VaultUnlock with 35, 45, and 55 lesson stars
Star Map
Each star holds a word. Light them all to draw Leo, Orion, and more.
Bridge Builder
Every word lays a plank. Stay ahead so the lion never has to wait.
Treasure Dig
Dig deeper with every word and collect gems and treasure chests.
Stars and ranks
Clear goals kids can see.
Stars on every lesson
- ★★★90% accuracyLesson passed
- ★★★94% accuracyGetting strong
- ★★★97% accuracyMastered
Every star also needs at least 8 words per minute, so lessons can't be crawled through. One star moves a child forward. Replaying for three stars builds mastery, and the best try is always kept.
Ranks in the Practice Lab
| Rank | Speed | Accuracy | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cub | 10 WPM | 80% | 21 |
| Scout | 15 WPM | 85% | 27 |
| Hunter | 22 WPM | 88% | 35 |
| Lion | 30 WPM | 90% | 45 |
| King or Queen of the Keys | 40 WPM | 93% | 55 |
Speed and accuracy come from the average of the last ten runs. Once a rank is earned, it is kept for good.
For parents
See progress without hovering.
- Parent viewLessons passed, stars, practice time this week, rank, speed, accuracy, and the keys each child should practice.
- One family accountAdd a profile for each child. One plan covers every typist in the family.
- Private by designOnly the parent's email is collected. Kids use a nickname, and a 4-digit PIN keeps Parent view private.
- Built for real keyboardsLessons are designed for a physical keyboard on a laptop or desktop.
Start free
Lessons 1 to 5 and Raindrop Rescue, free.
Royal Pass opens every lesson, all ten games, and the Practice Lab.
$2.99 per month$29.99 per year
Cancel anytime from Parent view.
