Why TYPING?
At FPDS Idea Lab, we understand the importance of typing skills in today’s digital world. Our 4th grade typing program is specifically designed with a focus on developing foundational typing skills such as proper hand placement on the keyboard. Our goal is to provide students with techniques that maximize efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. With recognition of the keyboard and appropriate hand position, our students will develop superb typing habits that will last a lifetime.
1. Typing Introduction
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Click the keyboard for video
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Go to typing.com & login
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Work Beginner Lessons
2. Typing Home Row
​WEEK 1
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Set a timer on your iPad for 15 minutes
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Go to typing.com & login
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Work Beginner Lessons until timer goes off
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Goto kidztype.com
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Complete Home Row Lessons 1
​WEEK 2
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Set a timer on your iPad for 15 minutes
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Go to typing.com & login
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Work Beginner Lessons until timer goes off
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Goto kidztype.com
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Complete Home Row Lessons 2
​WEEK 3
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Set a timer on your iPad for 15 minutes
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Go to typing.com & login
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Work Beginner Lessons until timer goes off
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Goto kidztype.com
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Complete Home Row Lessons 3
​WEEK 4
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Keyboard Puzzles
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Home Row​
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Top Row
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Bottom Row
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Whole Keyboard
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2. Home Row Mnemonic
​WEEK 5
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Click the image for a video
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Goto Google Classroom
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Complete Home Row Mnemonic activity
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Submit when complete
WEEK 6
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Test on HOME ROW