Touch typing

English Language Arts

• The child has improved their typing skills and accuracy by practicing touch typing.
• They have learned to focus on the screen rather than the keyboard, enhancing their ability to proofread and edit their writing.
• Through touch typing, the child has developed their spelling as they become more familiar with the layout of the keyboard and become less reliant on looking at their hands.
• Touch typing has also helped them become more comfortable with writing longer pieces as they can now type more efficiently and fluently.

Continued development can be encouraged through engaging typing games and activities to make the practice more enjoyable. It's also beneficial to introduce the child to touch typing tutorials and programs that focus on proper hand placement and technique. Encourage them to practice typing out passages from their favorite books or quotes to improve speed and accuracy.

Book Recommendations

• The Typing Coach by Erin E. Moulton: A story about a girl who learns to type while uncovering the mystery of her grandfather’s old typewriter.
• The Typing Chronicles by Mark Hanson: A series of adventure books featuring a group of kids who use their typing skills to solve puzzles and uncover secrets.
• The Typing Detective by Nancy Krulik: Join a young detective as she solves cases using her typing abilities and outwits the bad guys.