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What Is a Good Typing Speed for a Child?
“Keep typing, but tell me what you did at the weekend.” I sometimes say this to students during a typing lesson. They usually look at me as if I've asked them to do two completely incompatible things! But then they start talking to me and something rather lovely...
My Child Says Their Typing Is Fine – But How Do I Know?
“My typing is fine.” I hear this quite a lot from children and teenagers. And, to be fair, I can understand why they think that. They use a keyboard all the time. They type messages, search online, do homework, play games and use laptops at school. They know where the...
6 Surprisingly Common Typing Problems (and How to Fix Them)
Six Surprisingly Common Typing Problems (and How to Fix Them) In my work teaching children, teenagers and adults to touch type, I’ve noticed that there are a few common habits that slow progress down. None of them are major disasters on their own, but left unchecked,...
Is Your Child’s Typing Really Exam-Ready?
Is Your Child’s Typing Really Exam-Ready? So many children and teenagers today are confident on a keyboard. They use laptops in school, bash out homework, send fast messages, and often feel like their typing is 'fine'. And parents, quite understandably, take their...
How Touch Typing Helps Children with SEN Overcome Handwriting Difficulties
If your child finds handwriting difficult, they’re not alone. Here's how learning to touch type could help them succeed — in school and beyond. By Wendy Petersen When I attended the National Handwriting Conference recently, I was fully expecting to hear a lot about...
7 Top Tips – How To Ace School Exams This Summer!
7 Top Exam Tips For Students Sitting Their GCSEs or A Level Exams. It feels overwhelming to get ready for your exams whether they are your GCSEs or A Levels. With the right strategies, tools and state of mind you can approach your revision with confidence and get...
The Research-Backed Benefits of Typing for Cognitive Development
💻 Why Typing is Essential for Children with Learning Differences Did you know that learning to touch type isn’t just a practical skill. It’s a powerful tool for cognitive development, especially for children with specific...
The Brilliant Case for Touch Typing Courses for Kids: Why Summer Holidays Are Ideal
As the school year comes to a close in just a few months’ time, parents often ponder how best to utilise this extended free time for their children's benefit. While summer camps and holidays are undoubtedly enjoyable, it's also a fantastic moment to invest in their...
The Keyboard’s Magic: 13 Compelling Benefits of Learning to Touch Type
In today's digital age, where typing is an essential skill, mastering touch typing can be a game-changer. Touch typing refers to the method of typing without looking at the keyboard, relying solely on muscle memory. While it may seem daunting at first, the benefits it...
Typing In GCSE Exams
When it comes to GCSE exam time, if your child has handwriting which is perhaps painful, slow or illegible, they may end up losing marks. They may struggle to finish their work in timed conditions which can be really frustrating for them especially if they are full of...