A good typing course for kids will teach your child all the
routinely used letters, numbers, and punctuation. Here are the
most important computer keyboard keys they need to learn when
learning how to type.
Space bar This key makes a space. Use your thumbs.
Enter key This key moves the curser to the next line.
Shift keys These keys capitalize the letter you are striking,
or type the symbol shown in the upper portion of the key. Use
the opposite hand to strike the shift key.
Caps lock This key locks in the shift key that capitalizes all
letters, but does not affect the numbers or punctuations.
Arrows These keys move the curser in the direction indicated.
Delete This key erases either the print to the right of the
curser or the highlighted area.
Insert This key inserts text to the right of the curser. When
the key is cancelled (press insert/delete) it will erase as you
type.
Home This key moves the curser to the beginning of that line
of text.
End This key moves the curser to the end of that line of text.
Parenthesis These symbols are found above the 9 and 0. To open
the parenthesis the left hand shift key is struck and
simultaneously the 9 is struck, and to close the parenthesis
keep the left hand shift key depressed and strike 0.
Apostrophe This symbol is found when you move your right little
finger from; to the right to find ‘.
Quotation Marks This symbol is found when left shift key is
depressed and the apostrophe is struck.
A good typing course will help your child memorize those
computer keyboard keys in a fun, easy way.
About the author:
Pam Connolly is a professional educator with the San Diego
School District. She has been teaching kids how to type for over
11 years. To teach your child typing, visit http://www.1stoplearntotyp
e.com.