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What Should I Consider When Buying Kids' Typing Games?

G. Wiesen
G. Wiesen

As you consider buying kids’ typing games, you should think about what you want your child or children to achieve, the age range of the kid who will be using the game, and the type of hardware that you have for the game to be played on. While there are a number of different kids’ typing games available on the market, they will likely not all be equally successful for your child, and the more you consider the individual needs of the child the more likely you will be to find something he or she will get effective use from. You may also want to be sure that the game you end up with will be something the kid will actually want to play, to make the process easier.

Kids’ typing games are games designed for use with a computer or other type of hardware that has a keyboard and are meant to be played by a kid to help teach or improve the child’s typing skills. These will often be made for use with a computer, though other educational types of toys for children may feature a keyboard, and kids’ typing games might be available for such a product. If you are looking for a game for use on a computer, you should be sure that you find a game that supports the type of hardware and operating system you have.

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Two young boys

Consider what you actually want your child or children to learn from the use of kids’ typing games. If your child is just starting off, then you may want to find a program aimed at beginners. Many kids’ typing games will say what level of user they are intended for right on the packaging. You should look at the age range provided by the manufacturer as well, as you want to be sure the game you end up with will be easily accessible for your child.

It may also be helpful to look for kids’ typing games that are related to a subject or feature characters your child is interested in. If your child is a fan of certain comic book or cartoon characters, then it may be easier to get him or her to play the game if it features those characters as part of the game. Games that just feature typing and little else would likely not grab the attention of your child as quickly as a game that includes popular characters the child knows and likes.

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