Preschool Technology : Keyboard Lesson

July 5, 2011 by Jamie Reimer 7 Comments

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Opening a Word document and letting Henry have free reign with the computer keyboard.

Never thought a preschooler could have so much fun.
And learn a thing or two in the process!

Getting comfortable with a QWERTY keyboard is new to Henry.

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The letters aren’t alphabetical like his toy laptop.

Finding letters was somewhat of a struggle.
At first, just pushing keys and seeing a result on the monitor is fascinating.

Then by simply typing Henry’s name in the Word document created an entire different activity.
This took thought, concentration… and time.

Finding the right letters took time.

Knowing to pick up your finger to just push the key quickly took a lot of thought for Henry.
He kept wanting to hold it down. [Hence the Hennnnnnnryyyy! Sounds like you're calling a pig.]

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Great practice for spelling and word recognition.
Wonderful introduction of technology.

Instant gratification for Henry!

How have your children experienced technology?

Categories: Activities, Learning Activities, Preschool Activities Topics: Spelling, Technology

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Jamie is a baker's wife and stay at home mom of three boys. Jamie began hands on : as we grow as a New Year's Resolution to do hands on kids activities with Henry when he was 2.5 years old. Read more about Jamie and her family. Follow Jamie on Google+ and Pinterest!