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Beginner Touch Typing Curriculum | 20 Self-Paced Lessons | Grades 3–8 | No Subscription Needed Touch typing is an essential technology skill that students need to learn. This product is a complete, self-paced touch typing curriculum. Your child works independently through 20 structured lessons at their own pace. No teacher training required, works offline, no subscriptions, no ads, no accounts to create. Perfect for ages 8 and up. All assignments have an example keyboard picture for reference an

Keyboard proficiency is vital in today's digital era. This interactive, paperless touch typing bundle enables students to master typing skills across all levels. It serves as a comprehensive resource for teachers to guide students from beginner to advanced levels using built-in digital text fields. Activities range from home row basics to advanced keyboard symbols, helping every student achieve their typing potential. Touch typing enhances speed, accuracy, and computer literacy, allowing for bet

Learning to touch type is a necessity in today's society. Much of what we do often involves a keyboard in one form or another. Students need to correctly learn this skill or else habits (looking at the keyboard or using a few fingers) form that are difficult to break. Following my  Beginning Keyboarding Skills packet, this resource begins heavily on reviews of home row keys, then progresses to the most often used outer keys like "shift," "tab," and "question mark." There are 15 multi-slide lesso

**Please Read before purchasing**The instructions and tutorials are in Microsoft PowerPoint, which is required to access them, but the activities can be completed in either Excel or Google Slides. This lesson guides students through animation and a tutorial video before completing the assignments. It is completely paperless with no prep, and activities are done on either Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. The instruction slideshow is only accessible in Microsoft PowerPoint. Students learn to ent

This resource is a 15-slide pack full of activities and videos intended to provide students with necessary keyboard practice for proficiency and either introduce or remind learners of basic computer editing skills. These editing skills extend to students who use or will use word processors, spreadsheets, or slideshow programs. Skills include bolding, underlining, changing font type, color, and text justification, to name a few. Activities are arranged in slide format with video tutorials to

Help your students become confident, fluent typists and capable digital communicators with this all-in-one typing and computer skills bundle. Perfect for grades 3–8, this set includes three complementary digital resources that build upon each other—from learning the basics of keyboarding to mastering real-world computer editing and typing tasks. What Students Will Learn:Foundational keyboarding using brain-based, scaffolded lessons (Beginner Touch Typing Planner)Intermediate typing fluency and r

Teach essential computer editing skills with this fully digital, interactive lesson focused on Cut, Copy, Paste, and Undo. Designed for grades 1–5, this 13-slide lesson includes 6 hands-on activities that combine digital literacy with engaging, story-based practice. Students work directly in Edit mode and follow student-friendly instructions on every activity slide, making this resource ideal for independent work, centers, or Google Classroom-friendly assignments (includes Microsoft PowerPoint v

Here are ten editable worksheets designed for your lessons. Using PowerPoint or Google Slides, you can easily change the text, color, and font, add pictures, and much more. I created these worksheets because I couldn't find any that met my specific needs. They are versatile and suitable for general use in various situations. With the full editing features of PowerPoint and Google Slides, these templates offer great flexibility. Classroom and Commercial use. Terms of Use included. Enjoy!

This resource uses the simple-to-remember “TECH RULES” acronym so students recall it easily. T — Teacher‑approved only. E — Ergonomics. C — Clean & clear space. H — Hide passwords and personal information. R — Recharge when done. U — Unsafe content? L — Log out & lock. E — Essential printing. S — Save your work frequently. Posters have a minimalist look that is easy to read from across the room. This is ideal for computer labs, technology areas, media centers, and one-to-one classrooms.

Mastering touch typing is more than knowing all the letters on the keyboard. It is more than learning to use the shift key and correct punctuation. Mastering touch typing involves reaching around 40+ WPM, consistent 90%+ accuracy, and confidence across the entire keyboard, including the often-overlooked top-row number keys and special characters, specifically alphanumeric keys. This resource will help your students get to that next level instead of slowing down and looking at the keyboard to i

What It IsDesigned for students ages 8–14, this digital interactive resource introduces typing through a structured, brain-based sequence. Starting with the home row, students learn a few keys at a time, reinforcing each new set with carefully selected drills and review sections. The pacing enables deeper mastery, encouraging students to focus on accuracy and rhythm as they progress. Since the PDFs include text fields, all typing is done directly on the file, eliminating the need for printing. W

Early learners may be too young for touch-typing; however, learning letter key location should start around age 6. This 27-page lesson consists of activities with the simple goal of students practicing typing to increase letter location speed. There are many programs available online; however, ads and other distractions often hinder the learning process. The assignments on this resource are designed to keep students focused on what to type and where. They are broken up into 15-20-minute activit

When students learn to touch-type, they often do so through independent, self-paced activities. This digital resource changes that by having the class or group look and listen to words, then type them into a provided document. Slides are timed for competitive whole-class activities or to ensure students are progressing. Teachers can edit slides, words, and slide durations; however, the MP4 files are included and ready for use. Just play the MP4 file in the order you want, and have students type

Requirement - please read before buying:Installation of the free  Adobe Acrobat ReaderAs students progress with touch typing, consistent practice takes them to the next level. Keyboarding Skill Building includes 11 challenging activities that increase in difficulty, advancing learners from self-paced practices to timed activities. The last activity is audio dictations that test students' ability to listen intently and type accurately. Activities start with practicing commonly used letter combina

Help Me: A Smart App for Classroom CommunicationIt can be challenging for teachers to track student progress and needs during a computer-based lesson. Sometimes, students have questions or problems that require attention, but they don’t want to interrupt the class or wait for the teacher to notice their raised hands. That’s why I developed the Help Me App, a simple and effective app that allows students to “virtually” raise their hands and continue working. How does it work?Help Me is an app tha

Give your students a quick, confident introduction to three of the most-used computer skills they'll ever learn. This free 2-page activity teaches cut, copy, and paste using Microsoft PowerPoint — no accounts, no subscriptions, no prep needed. Perfect for grades 1–5, and easy enough for students to work through independently in about 30 minutes. Great as a first introduction, a quick review, or a sub-day activity. Want the full lesson? — Computer Cut, Copy, Paste & Undo: Lessons & Activities —