Grade 6 Keyboarding Basics Mastery
Building Foundation Skills From Hunt-and-Peck to Muscle Memory Ms. Kenya Akins - John R. Griffin Middle School
Why Keyboarding Matters
Essential 21st-century skill Improves writing speed and fluency Supports digital communication Required for standardized testing Foundation for future technology use
Ergonomic Posture Check
Feet flat on floor Back straight against chair Elbows at 90-degree angle Wrists straight and low Screen at eye level
Home Row Foundation
Left hand: A S D F Right hand: J K L ; Feel the bumps on F and J These are your anchor keys Always return to home position
Human Keyboard Game
Students become 'keys' on the floor Assign each student a finger and letter Teacher calls out letters Students respond by stepping forward Practice top row reach patterns
All Three Rows Mastery
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3-Minute Typing Challenge
How many words per minute can you type? Focus on accuracy first, speed second Track your progress in the typing tracker Remember proper posture throughout
Your Keyboarding Journey
Started with hunt-and-peck Learned proper posture and position Mastered home row anchors Practiced reach patterns Ready for continued growth!