Free online typing programs

[Lori in MS]

I need a free online typing program that is fun for children. Any suggestions?

Thanks

[5wolfcubs]

Dance Mat Typing (http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/) was a favorite here!

[*anj*]

Dance Mat Typing (http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/) was a favorite here!

That's exactly what I was going to say. My kids love it!!

[Baseballmom]

www.Freetypinggame.net My kids really like it.

[BarbaraL in OK]

Big hit here, too. My kids enjoy the typing games. Time to get back to that.

Dorothy, I love your Luther quote!

[erica471]

Great sites! What age, do you think, is good to start typing lessons?

[Baseballmom]

My 8 year old is doing great with the typing lessons. I guess it just depends on the kid and their fine motor skills.

[*anj*]

Great sites! What age, do you think, is good to start typing lessons?

I guess it depends on the child. I'd say they should already have good eye-hand coordination, or it could be very frustrating.
I think that some children start very young. My 8 yo and 10yo just started, but that wasn't because of any plan, it was more that Mom hadn't found anything she wanted to use. And it wasn't a huge priority, considering that I was 16 when I learned, and I can type 60wpm or more, depending on how well warmed up I am. :)

[Baseballmom]

Big hit here, too. My kids enjoy the typing games. Time to get back to that.

Dorothy, I love your Luther quote!

If I only I stuck to it! My life would surely run much smoother.

[Lori in MS]

Thanks everyone! This was helpful.

[chai]

My dd (almost 9) spent hours on the Dance Mat site today. She loves it! She says that it is far better than Typing Instructor which I purchased.

[eve]

Thanks