Kids aren't born knowing how to use a keyboard.  But in today’s keyboard-centric world, kids need to learn to type. Luckily, there are some good free online typing programs aimed at students.

• 9 Fun Typing Games for Kids shares some fun typing games. 

• BBC iWonder: Dance Mat Typing.

• There is also Sense-lang.org (though not a kid-oriented, it is still kid friendly).

The article  Ed Tech Ideas: Keyboarding Sites for Kids lists many links to other free typing games.

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