Re: Typing curriculum ideas needed
Posted by Amy on 7/08/08
On 7/03/08, Terryleigh wrote:
> I am looking for a curriculum program to teach touch typing
> for children in the lower grades. This would be their
first
> exposure to typing.
>
> Last year I used Mavis Beacon for students in grades 7 up.
> We always do a typing review at the beginning of the year
> and I would like to have a different program.
>
> Any suggestions, either free or otherwise, would be
appreciated.
>
> Thanks
I used BBC's Dance Mat Typing with my 1st and 2nd graders.
It's online and free, but a very good keepboarding program.
We did all 12 lessons with the 2nd grade, and I thought it
was very effective and fun. The kids really like it. Amy
Dance Mat Typing