Today we discussed "touch" typing, which is typing via touch and not looking at the keyboard. We also set goals for typing speed that your child is going to try to reach before the end of the 3 weeks. Kindergarten to 4th grade is going to try to do 15 words per minute (WPM) and 5th grade to 8th grade is going to try to do 20 words per minute (WPM). These goals are based on the Wisconsin State Standards for suggested typing speed.
Your child also learned what the Home Row keys are (asdfghjkl;) and which finger to put on each key. Tomorrow we will be discussing this further. Additionally, they practiced on Dance Mat Typing and Typing Web, both are linked to the right, and are available for you to use at home if you wish. Typing Web does not require logging in, your child should know how to bypass the log-in screen and practice without having to register. If you want to register your child so that you can see their progress, that is up to you, but not required for this class.
Feel free to use the comments section to ask any questions you might have.
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