Vocab Loco includes typing activities that reinforce vocabulary while building students' typing speed, accuracy, and confidence — all in a fun, game-style format. Typing games are turned off by default and need to be manually enabled in the assignment settings.

How to Enable Typing Games for a Word List

Step 1: Go to Word Lists

• From your Teacher Dashboard, click Word Lists in the left sidebar.

Step 2: Open the Lists Assigned to Students tab

• At the top of the page, select the Lists Assigned to Students tab.
• You will see all of your currently assigned word lists.

Step 3: Access the activity settings

You can reach the activity settings in three ways:

• Option A: Click Settings at the bottom of the group card, then select Edit Assignment. In the modal, select Activities (step 3).
• Option B: Click the Activities counter (e.g., "9 on · 24 off") on the group card. This opens the activity overview modal directly — you can toggle activities on or off from this modal without entering the full assignment editor.
• Option C: Click the group card image. In the What do you want to edit? modal, select Activities (step 3).

Step 4: Go to Modules

• In the activity settings, scroll down until you find the Typing Modules section.
• You will also see Vocabulary Modules and Spelling Modules listed above it.

Step 5: Enable the typing games

• Toggle the games you want to turn On. Available typing games include:
• Blast Typing
• Jump Typing
• Hop Typing
• For each game, select the days of the week it should be available to students.

What are typing games?

Typing games are word-based activities that reinforce vocabulary lessons while building students' typing speed, accuracy, and confidence. Instead of traditional drills, students practice their word lists through timed, game-style challenges — making it more engaging and effective.

? Pro Tip: Use Option B (clicking the Activities counter) for the fastest access — it opens the activity overview without going through the full assignment editor.

Q: Do I need to reassign the word list after enabling typing games?
A: No. Changes apply immediately to the existing assignment.