During the school year, our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders
use a program called Type to Learn during technology class. I spend
a lot of time saying: "Just Keep Typing" to the tune of "Just
Keep Swimming" from Finding Nemo :) The goal is that our students should
be typing at least 25 to 30 words per minute by the end of 6th grade. We
do alot of keyboarding at HTS in the Upper School!
During the summer months, I'd like to offer you a menu of
fun typing games to keep your skills up to speed. Be sure to always
sit up straight, keep your feet on the ground, and keep your fingers on the
home keys when you practice keyboarding! I promise - you'll be a faster
typist if you follow those tips.
These games are great for our younger students. Be sure to try Alpha Munchies, Cup Stacking and Keyboard Challenge:
| 2. Keyboarding Games at LearningGames for Kids: |
This site offers a comprehensive menu of
games.
Try them out, and let me know which ones you
like best!
I have to admit, I find the advertising a bit
distracting on this site, but the games are very fun... especially "Desert
Typing Racer."
4. BBC Dance Mat Typing
This is a very methodical approach to typing - carefully structured lessons are offered in a colorful, fun format. I like it because the lessons constantly prompt the kids to keep their hands on the home keys. I have to report that various critters with the Scottish accent who direct the efforts seems to get quite a few giggles in class.
This is a very methodical approach to typing - carefully structured lessons are offered in a colorful, fun format. I like it because the lessons constantly prompt the kids to keep their hands on the home keys. I have to report that various critters with the Scottish accent who direct the efforts seems to get quite a few giggles in class.
This is always a favorite among
our students - but beware... it gets hard very quickly!!
Happy Typing!
Mrs. Morell
