Type a word
A playful way to turn screen time into a letter-hunting mission and typing practice.
This is an interactive, play-based learning idea that turns screen time into something more connected and educational.
Open up a Google Doc (or alternative app) and help your little one hunt for letters on the keyboard to type out simple words. You can show them letter shapes, draw them on paper to match, or even write the word and let them find each letter one at a time.
It’s a lovely way to build letter recognition, phonics awareness, and confidence with technology in a hands-on...
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Open a Google Doc or a blank typing app
Step 2:
Write a simple word (like their name, pet, favourite character or toy etc.) on paper if using letter matching prompts
Play
Step 1:
Say a simple word or let your child choose one.
Step 2:
Show the word using letter cards, written paper, or letter shapes.
Step 3:
Help them find each letter on the keyboard and type it in.
Step 4:
Celebrate the word they typed and try another!
Extend
Name typing: Start with their own name to make it meaningful.
Story builder: Build a sentence together one word at a time.
Case variations: Depending on their stage, alternate with uppercase and lowercase letters
