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Edition Keyboarding KidzAges 6–12 Teaches TypingAges 13+ · most popular Classroom EditionWhole school
Who it’s forChildren ages 6–12Teens and adults, ages 13+A whole class, school or district
Price$19.99/yr single child
$39.99/yr family
$29.99/yr single user
$49.99/yr family (up to 3)
$499.99/yr per class of 25 students
School and district plans by quote
Renewal$19.99/yr$19.99/yrAnnual; renewing extends the same school
Sign-inParent email and password, with a profile per childYour email and passwordTeachers by email; students with a class code and PIN, no email needed
LessonsGuided roadmaps with celebrations and rewards100+ skill checks and timed typing testsThe Teaches Typing curriculum, set per class
Games6 knowledge-based typing games and a wizard challenge16 arcade-style typing games16 arcade-style typing games
GoalsPersonal speed and accuracy goalsPersonal speed and accuracy goalsGrade-band typing goals, set once per class
Progress reportsParent and teacher progress dashboardYour speed and accuracy, lesson by lessonClass reports on speed, accuracy and lesson level
Certificate✓ after 8 hours of practice✓ after 8 hours of practiceSame lessons as Teaches Typing
Posture and ergonomics✓ tension-relief videos✓ video instructionSame lessons as Teaches Typing
Interface themes12 colorful themes kids choose––
Runs onAny browser on Windows, Mac or Chromebook. Nothing to install.Any browser on Windows, Mac or Chromebook. Nothing to install.Any browser on Windows, Mac or Chromebook. Nothing to install.
How you get itLicense key by email, right after checkoutLicense key by email, right after checkoutSchool key by email, then redeem it to set up your school
Keyboarding KidzTeaches TypingClassroom Edition

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