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Living in today?s digital world, it?s pretty crucial that kids know how to type. But learning this important skill doesn?t have to be a chore?there are plenty of fun ways to log some online typing practice hours. Here are 10 typing games that will get your child?s little fingers moving, no matter what their age or skill level.
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6. Keyboard Ninja
Kid wants to borrow your iPad" Tell her she can play Fruit Ninja on the computer instead. Only, it?s Typing Ninja! In this game, you cut the fruit by typing the letter you see on it. Chop your way through each letter, but be careful not to slice any bombs that come your way or else you lose one of your three lives. There are various modes and difficulty levels.
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7. Flappy Typing
Flappy Typing is perfect for kids who already know their way around a keyboard and want to increase their general typing speed and skill. The game lets players choose from six cute flying characters, who they help to keep in the air by typing letters. There are four difficulty levels to choose from and kids are given statistics at the end of the game, such as their WPM and accuracy?a fun challenge whether they?re competing against themselves or others!
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9. Typing Race
Building on the popular theme of racing in video games, Typing Race helps your kid to improve their typing speed and accuracy as they try to propel their race car to victory. The faster and ...