Puppy Word Race is a typing game to help students practice their English vocabulary. You have to type the words that are shown on the screen to help a puppy named Dash to complete the race. For every word you type correctly, you gain 10 points and bonus points for typing 5 words correctly in a row.

Each round lasts 60 seconds, so try to type as many words as you can within that time. When the time is up, you can view your total score, the number of words typed correctly, and your accuracy rate. The game is well suited for 3nd- and 5rd-grade elementary students who already know some basic English vocabulary and know how to use a keyboard.

How to play Puppy Word Race

Click “Start Race” to begin.
Look at the English word that appears on the screen.
Type the word accurately into the input box and press Enter.
Earn 10 points for each correct word, plus bonus points for a streak of 5 correct words.
Keep typing words for 60 seconds to help Dash move toward the finish line.
When the time is up, check your total score, the number of correct words, and your accuracy. Click “Race Again” to start a new round.

Skills practiced

English vocabulary: Recognizing and memorizing the spelling of familiar words.
Typing skills: Learning key locations and using the letter keys on the keyboard.
Spelling: Learning to write English words with the letters in the correct order.
Concentration: Observing words, remembering their spelling, and typing them within a set time limit.

Is Puppy Word Race suitable for classroom use?

A fun little English typing warm up thing for 3nd and 5rd graders. The gameplay is simple, with each round lasting only 60 seconds, and the results are clearly displayed as a score, the number of correct words, and an accuracy percentage.

Teachers must realize that it is mainly a typing practice and a word recognition game without definitions or pronunciation. For this reason, it is better suited for reinforcing vocabulary that students have already learned than for introducing new vocabulary.