Our Keyboarding program introduces students to the basics of typing in a fun, interactive, and age-appropriate way. Using the platform TypingClub, students build confidence with computers while developing strong early typing skills that support classroom learning and prepare them for digital tasks.

What Students Will Learn

• Proper finger placement on the keyboard (home row)

• Correct hand positioning and typing posture

• Letter recognition and keyboard awareness

• Touch-typing skills for older students

• Strategies for typing efficiently and accurately during school assignments and assessments

Skill Progression by Grade

Grades 1–2: Basic keyboard familiarity, letter practice, and finger placement
Grades 3–5: Touch-typing, improving accuracy, and increasing typing speed

Learning Through Practice

Students develop skills through:

• Step-by-step guided typing lessons

• Interactive exercises and repetition

• Structured practice to build accuracy first, then speed

• Opportunities to type words, sentences, and short passages

Motivating & Engaging Activities

TypingClub helps students stay engaged with:

• Games and interactive challenges

• Levels, points, and progress tracking

• Personalized goals and friendly skill-building challenges

Skills Developed

• Typing accuracy and speed

• Focus and hand-eye coordination

• Computer confidence and independence

• Keyboarding fluency that supports success on computerized state tests

A Supportive Learning Environment

Students practice at their own pace with encouragement and guidance, ensuring they feel successful while building strong keyboarding habits.

What Students Take Away

By the end of the program, students will have stronger typing skills, improved confidence using technology, and a solid foundation for future academic and digital work.