Typing Games for Kindergarten
Find letters on the keyboard and type F, J, D and K with the right fingers. Speed does not matter yet.
Kindergarten typing goals
- Sitting tall with both feet flat
- Finding the bumps on F and J
- Pressing keys gently with one finger at a time
- Using the space bar with a thumb
Speed goal: No speed goal
Practice: 5 minutes a day, 3 days a week
Best game for kindergarten
Falling Words on the home row level is perfect for this age.
Parent tip: Sit next to your child for the first few sessions and cheer every star. Short and happy beats long and frustrated.
What typing looks like in kindergarten
Most kindergartners are still learning letters, so the goal is comfort, not speed. The Common Core writing standards for kindergarten (W.K.6) only ask that, with guidance and support from adults, children explore digital tools to produce and publish writing. In practice that means finding letters, pressing one key at a time with the right finger, and using a thumb on the space bar. Five minutes is a full session at this age. Stop while it is still fun and let your child show off a new star to someone in the family.
FAQ
What typing skills should a kindergarten student learn?
Find letters on the keyboard and type F, J, D and K with the right fingers. Speed does not matter yet.
How fast should a kindergarten student type?
No speed goal is a realistic practice goal. Accuracy above 90% matters more than speed.
How long should kindergarten students practice typing?
5 minutes a day, 3 days a week.
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