| Keyboarding |
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| begins w/ proper posture |
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| Speed Skin Covers During class the keyboards are covered to train the students not to look at the keys while typing. The monitors are also turned off, encouraging the students to look at the lesson and nothing else. When the student completes a lesson he/she turns the monitor on and checks his/her progress. |
| * feet flat on the floor * knees together * back straight * arms relaxed * elbows close to the body * fingers curved * finger tips resting on the home keys * wrists should not lean on the desk or keyboard * eyes should look at the excercise not the keyboard |
| Encourage your child to practice these lessons over the summer. Daily practice makes a huge difference! Practice for 10 minutes a few days a week and see huge results come September! |
| Starting with kindergarten all students are introduced to the keyboard. Through programs and word processing assignments the students gradually become familiar with the keys. Proper posture and small hand coordination play a large role in keyboarding. Linked below is a website that correlates with the lessons being introduced during keyboarding class. There is even a spot to practice. Please encourage your child to practice daily but more importantly to incorporate the keyboarding skills into all assignments on the computer. Keyboarding class will be no good if the students continue to type with one finger or their thumbs when doing assignments or talking to their friends. |
| The backspace should not be used when practicing. Type the lesson and then check for mistakes. Backspacing over mistakes slows down the typing rhythm and removes your fingers from the home keys. |
| Other Keyboarding Links |
| Practice makes perfect |
Krazy Keyboarding for Kids ***lots of different lessons plus instructions*** Funschool.com cute and will help children learn the keyboard, several different levels, but a lot of ads and pop-ups |
| Remember to coach your child, remind them to keep their fingers on the home keys, proper posture and be supportive. |
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