Hi,
My dh and I are so happy to hear about the HOD guides going through high school. We know at this point that the Lord is showing us His plan for our homeschooling journey. I have found that in the past I have added things (states/capitols, presidents, other art, etc.), but I would rather stay with the work in the guides because I know Carrie has thought through it all and come up with a plan. So, I am wondering if typing is scheduled in any of the guides. We have a cd for the kids to use and it does not honestly add much time to their day, but I guess I am just wondering.
I also have to say that I am happy to NOT have to be researching curriculum every year now for my dc!
Blessings,
Sherry
Typing/Keyboarding?
Re: Typing/Keyboarding?
I am adding in an online typing course. I found it at http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/. It's called Dance Mat Typing. I haven't tried any of the lessons myself, but my Kindergartner has. He seems to enjoy it a lot.
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Re: Typing/Keyboarding?
While I don't know about typing and HOD inclusion, I will share that last summer I purchased Mavis Beacon Typing at Target for $20. My oldest did it last summer and my middle will do it this summer.
It was inexpensive and seemed to work and was a great summer activity.
It was inexpensive and seemed to work and was a great summer activity.
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We also use Mavis Beacon, and the kids do enjoy it.
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Re: Typing/Keyboarding?
Unless she plans to add into the future guides to my knowledge none of the guides have typing included. I literally just order Typing Instructor for Kids from CBD today. I looked at Mavis Beacon but in the end I liked Typing Instructor a bit better. I have heard wonderful things about Mavis Beacon though. I don't think either of them would be a bad decision
Re: Typing/Keyboarding?
Thanks, Ladies, for your comments. We have the Typing Instructor and the kids seem to like it, but I was just curious.
Have a blessed weekend!
Sherry
Have a blessed weekend!
Sherry
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DS14~Rev2Rev with extensions, Saxon math & Dithor~
DD12~CTC with extensions, Saxon math & Dithor~
We have used Beyond, Preparing, CTC, and RTR!!