But quite a few just require a library card. Summer gives ample time for any teen to achieve a typing goal. Others who can already type might benefit by increasing performance factors like speed and errors. Back in the days of manual typewriters, even before erasable bond, I taught myself how to type using a book borrowed from the library. These days many libraries offer free use of on-site computers for tying or accessing the Internet, as well as typing books to check out.
Bookstores are another readily accessible source for typing how-to books.
Perhaps your teen balked at the sight of that typing book. It could be your cue to introduce the concept of typing software. Freeware is software that is free to download. Shareware is free to try, and costs a nominal fee if you decide you like it enough to keep it. Mathematics and Skill-Building Having the reputation of being the least appealing task at my home, retaining mathematical concepts and study habits can be the biggest challenge that teens face in the summer.