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Touch typing for kids

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hannah258 · 12/08/2025 21:45

Hi, can anyone recommend a touch typing programme for an 8 year old? Thanks

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MulberryPeony · 12/08/2025 21:56

We had a Pokémon one on the ds. The keyboard plugged in.

Tiredandneedtogotobed · 12/08/2025 22:12

I think the bbc bite size have one

TeaandHobnobs · 12/08/2025 22:17

If you don’t mind paying, Nessy Fingers
shop.nessy.com/uk/product/nessy-fingers/

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hannah258 · 13/08/2025 04:40

Thank you, I will take a look at those

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MagnoliaTreeBlossom · 13/08/2025 05:41

Dancemat typing is free. There are levels to progress through although it doesn't keep track or store previous sessions so you need to select the one your own.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3c6tfr

Dance Mat Typing for 7 - 11 year olds - BBC Bitesize

Learn how to touch type with the BBC Dance Mat Typing game. It's a fun introduction to touch typing game for kids and covers levels 1, 2, 3, 4.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3c6tfr

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