There are lots of free typing games online you can find just by Googling "typing game," but they typically don't teach the fundamentals or keep a record of improvement. For a more full-featured package, "Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum 5" (available at individualsoftware.com), which is available for PC and Mac for under $20, seems to be the best bet. It includes lesson plans in both Spanish and English and tracks progress through more than 30 game challenges.
The same company also makes a Disney-themed "Mickey's Typing Adventure" for about the same price. The software is available in stores such as Staples and there's also a Web subscription version at typinginstructorforkids.com.
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