Safe & Fun for Children
Typing for Kids Fun & Safe
Give your child a head start with typing skills they will use for life. Age-appropriate lessons, fun games, and a safe environment designed for kids ages 5-12.
Designed for Every Age
Our lessons adapt to your child's age and skill level, keeping them challenged but never frustrated.
- ✓Extra-large letter display
- ✓Simple one-letter and short-word exercises
- ✓Colorful animated keyboard guide
- ✓Reward stickers after each exercise
- ✓Gentle pacing with no time pressure
- ✓Full home row and top row lessons
- ✓Common words and short sentences
- ✓Typing games with fun themes
- ✓Achievement badges and XP system
- ✓Accuracy-focused with encouragement
- ✓Complete keyboard mastery
- ✓Paragraph and essay-length text
- ✓Speed challenges and class races
- ✓Detailed progress analytics
- ✓Preparation for school assignments
Built-In Parental Controls
Stay informed and in control of your child's typing practice.
Parent Dashboard
A dedicated dashboard where you can see all your children's activity at a glance. View practice time, speed trends, and lesson progress.
Set Daily Limits
Control how long your child can practice each day. Set minimum goals or maximum time limits to balance screen time with other activities.
Weekly Reports
Receive email summaries with your child's weekly progress. See practice consistency, speed improvements, and areas that need attention.
Set Goals
Create personalized typing goals for your child. Whether it is reaching 30 WPM or completing a specific course, goals keep children motivated.
Achievements & Rewards That Motivate
Kids earn rewards as they learn, keeping them excited to come back and practice every day.
XP Points
Earn experience points for every lesson completed. Watch your level grow as you practice.
Achievement Badges
Unlock special badges for milestones like first 20 WPM, 7-day streak, and course completion.
Daily Streaks
Maintain a practice streak by typing every day. Longer streaks earn bonus XP and special rewards.
Certificates
Earn printable certificates when major milestones are reached. Perfect for the fridge door.
Safety First
We take child safety seriously. Here is how we keep your kids protected.
No Ads on Kids Accounts
Children never see advertisements. Their learning environment is distraction-free and focused entirely on typing practice.
Age-Appropriate Content
All typing content for children is carefully curated. Words, sentences, and stories are selected to be appropriate for each age group.
No Social Features
Kids accounts cannot send messages, view profiles of others, or interact with strangers. Classroom races are managed by teachers.
Parental Time Limits
Set daily practice time limits through the parent dashboard. Children receive friendly reminders when their time is almost up.
Progress Notifications
Parents receive weekly email summaries of their child's practice time, speed improvements, and lessons completed.
A parent creates the account
A child cannot sign up here on their own. A parent makes the child account from inside their own, and can see it, change it or delete it at any time.
We ask for a first name and an avatar
No email address of their own, no date of birth, no photo. No public profile, no messaging, and no advertising on a child account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is appropriate to start learning to type?
Children can start basic keyboard familiarization as early as age 5. Our youngest lessons use large text, simple words, and a gentle pace. Most children are ready for structured touch typing lessons around age 7-8, when their hands are large enough to comfortably reach all keys.
Is the platform safe for children?
Yes. The Typing Cat is designed with child safety in mind. There is no social chat, no user-generated content visible to children, and no external advertising on kids accounts. All content is age-appropriate and parents can set time limits.
Can I monitor my child's progress?
Absolutely. Our parent dashboard lets you see your child's typing speed, accuracy, lessons completed, and practice time. You receive weekly progress summaries and can set goals for your child.
How long should my child practice each day?
We recommend 10-15 minutes per day for most children. Short, consistent sessions are more effective than long, infrequent ones. Our system includes built-in break reminders and optional daily time limits.
Does my child need their own account?
Yes, each child gets their own account linked to your parent account. This ensures their progress is tracked separately and they see age-appropriate content. You can add multiple children under one parent account.
Give your child a head start
Typing is a skill they will use every day for the rest of their lives. Start them early with a safe, fun, and effective learning experience.