Have students practice striking the Return key and the Space bar and then returning to the correct Home Row key. Monitor students, helping them to make needed adjustments. Explain to students that the Return key moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line, and the Space bar inserts a space between words. Return Key Space Bar 8. Review the basics of sitting properly, using correct wrist placement, striking the keys, and always returning to the Home Row keys.
Students are now ready to begin the keyboarding lessons.
The Basics Sit Properly 1. Both feet on the floor. Elbows hanging naturally, resting at side. Fingers resting lightly on the keyboard. Seated directly in front of the keyboard.