Aspasia Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Title says it all. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Starting at 7. But I have dysgraphics and typing is critical to their future work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 1st and 2nd grade it is a school subject. All four of my children were quite proficient at typing by that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 4th-5th grade. After printing and cursive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 With my older two, I think they were in 4th grade? But then younger wanted to do it too, and she was only about 6yo at the time. They all ended up learning together. I sometimes wonder if learning so very young hampered my younger dd's penmanship, as she didn't get the muscles built up from repeated practice (just the handwriting book isn't quite enough)... her handwriting is finally getting a bit more legible... at 13yo. She can type like a whiz, though! I think there's no harm and some benefit till waiting till after their hand penmanship has been developed. But it can be hard to make the younger ones wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Ages 8-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I waited too late and my son was already typing quite fast when I started. He hated slowing down to learn properly so I dropped it. He types about 50 wpm using his own - all fingers - method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I waited too late and my son was already typing quite fast when I started. He hated slowing down to learn properly so I dropped it. He types about 50 wpm using his own - all fingers - method. Well, I guess there's the harm in waiting! How old was he by the time you started? When my kids were little I strictly limited their free computer time, and started loosening up right about the time I had them learn typing, so they didn't have much reason to type quickly before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Ages 8 and 9. We couldn't take online classes because of the lack of typing skills. I regret not starting earlier with my older son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I started trying to teach him around 7 but he'd already been playing Minecraft with family for about 6 months by that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 age 5, once they were automatic on letter formation and beginning to use cursive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchyGirl Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 At the moment, 7. I'd prefer to wait but motor skills don't seem to be developing at the same rate as academic skills so typing is how we are going to keep moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 8 or 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 We just started and mine are 7 and almost 9. I think my oldest would have benefited by my starting earlier. As mentioned, he is getting fast at the hunt and peck method. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 M is learning now at seven years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I think I started ds around 7ish and just did another program at just turned 10 and it seems we've finally got it all learned we just need to get faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I started at 10. I wanted cursive (and print) in place. If I could rewind, I think I would begin younger. I wish we were at a touch typing speed to really use it, and I think that's going to take a while with one particularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 My kids started learning in 2nd grade (brick and mortar school). They haven't learned enough to type a whole sentence the "right way," but I was glad they got a start. They also had/have a computer class once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 My 5 and 7yr olds just started learning to type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ds did Dance Mat typing last year at the very beginning of third grade but to be honest, playing Minecraft has done more to improve his typing abilities than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 We are starting Dance Mat Typing this year with my DS5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 We started the kids with typing last year (10 & 8). They are both using the computer a bit now and I didn't want them to gain bad habits, so we started with Typing Instructor. I don't think typing is difficult to learn as an older student - in fact, it's probably easier, as your hands are larger and better able to reach the keys from the home row. We are not really strict about doing typing every single day at this point, it's more of just an intro for us to get them started on the basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ds just started a month ago (age 6.5) and I am amazed at his progress. It was the perfect age to start for him. We are using the new Keyboarding Without Tears and I am very happy with it (after we got past the terrible installation procedure). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbernt Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 6-8, and stress correct fingering. Also, once in a while cover the keyboard to see if they are learning by touch, not sight. (We have a "roll-out" keyboard drawer and so sometimes I roll it in so they can only see the screen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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