Have each student practice typing their first name, using appropriate fingering. An occasional review of typing the letters in alphabetical order using the Talking Keys Program will help them retain what they have learned. As students become more proficient, the teacher can dictate letters for the students to type. A word processing program could be used for the alphabetical order program. The advantage of Talking Keys is the auditory reinforcement of letter names.
Students can match large alphabet cards to the letters.
They can step on the letters to spell their name or find a specific letter named by the teacher and stand on it. The mat can be used in large or small group activities. It makes a great Learning Center for students to explore during Center Time. Kindergarten and First Grade students will work individually on the Read, Write, Type program on the computer. The program will help students learn proper keyboarding skills while also teaching letter and sound associations.