I've noticed that both DS's really lack typing skills. What are some good typing games that will help with hand placement and WPM? Back in the day I used Mavis Beacon and it was great, anything similar? |
What age? I used debate chat rooms to get my speed up. |
Typing Club |
Take away the phone and let them chat with their friends on the chat apps.
No one needs to practice hand placement. |
Wrong! Technical typing is still needed. It’s ergonomic and efficient and needs training to cement the motor plan instead of creating bad habits that will slow you down. 3rd is a great time to start. Typing club is fine to start on. Challenge by eliminating visual keyboard |
I hope your children aren't going to be computer programmers. |
Typing.com |
Anything? |
Hoagies offers enrichment links for all subjects and ages. Here is their page with typing links. I haven’t tried any of these, so I can’t comment on them specifically.
https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/language.htm |
Typing club |