Guides for Parents & Teachers
How to Teach Kids to Type (a Simple Plan That Works)
A step-by-step plan for teaching kids to touch type at home: when to start, how long to practice, and the habits that matter most.
Home Row Keys: The Secret Base of Typing
What are the home row keys? A kid-friendly guide to A S D F J K L ; with finger positions, tips, and free home row practice games.
What Is a Good Typing Speed for Kids?
Realistic typing speed (WPM) goals for kids by grade, how WPM is measured, and why accuracy matters more than speed.
Good Typing Posture for Kids
Simple posture tips for kids learning to type: chair height, wrists, screen distance and short breaks.
Teaching Typing in the Classroom (K–6 Teacher Guide)
How teachers can use free typing games and lessons in K–6 classrooms: weekly schedules, station ideas, and progress checks.
A Free Homeschool Typing Curriculum
Use TypeRockets as a free homeschool typing curriculum: a 12-week plan, grade goals, and progress tracking for multiple kids.
Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts for Students
The Chromebook keyboard shortcuts students actually use: copy and paste, screenshots, Caps Lock, switching tabs, zoom, undo, emoji and more, grouped by task for kids, parents and teachers.
How to Clean a Keyboard Safely
How to clean a keyboard and keyboard keys safely: a parent-friendly step-by-step for laptops, Chromebooks and desktop keyboards, what to use and avoid, and what to do after a spill.
Keyboard Characters and Meanings
Every symbol on the keyboard, explained.