https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/keyboarding-a-critical-skill 2026-07-31T12:33:37-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_2.png?v=1752775486 Keyboarding: A Critical Skill While a long time has passed since the days of the typewriter, one thing has stayed the same: Keyboarding is a valuable skill that no one should go without. More than valuable. Critical! https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/thanksgiving-typing-activities 2026-07-31T12:33:28-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/3_Thanksgiving_Typing_Activities.png?v=1752772564 3 Thanksgiving Typing Activities Thanksgiving typing activities for your keyboarding classrooms. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/show-me-the-money-funding-options-for-your-classroom-purchase 2026-07-31T12:10:20-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Funding_Options.png?v=1752774821 Show me the money! Funding Options for your Classroom Purchase Too often teachers get excited when they learn about a new teaching tool but hesitate to ask for funding because they know that school budgets are limited, but schools have more money than you think! https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/team-storytelling 2026-07-31T12:33:17-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Activities_Blog_Post_Photos_2.png?v=1752772813 Team Storytelling This is a great activity to use with older students and will help students reinforce touch typing skills, practice proper keyboarding technique, and compose original documents that require creative thinking and teamwork. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/blackout 2026-07-31T12:32:54-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Now_you_See_Me_KeyMaster_GIF_1_bcd19cc2-5477-48d5-bd17-a821b3d57e99.gif?v=1752791899 Blackout Typing Game Students will test their key-by-touch mastery by gradually eliminating keys on the keyboard that they have learned. Students will identify specific keys that need review. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/best-practices-for-keyboarding-instruction 2026-07-31T12:32:45-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Best_Practices_for_Keyboarding_Instruction.png?v=1752775252 Best Practices for Keyboarding Instruction An individual who is a master at touch typing is faster, more accurate, and therefore more productive. In addition, using proper technique reduces mental and physical fatigue. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/history-of-the-qwerty-keyboard 2026-07-31T12:32:34-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Qwerty_Keyboard.png?v=1752775090 History of the QWERTY Keyboard History of the QWERTY Keyboard https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/5-fast-and-furious-racing-games 2026-07-31T12:32:24-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_14.png?v=1752782077 5 Fast and Furious Racing Games We’ve handpicked "Five Fast and Furious” racing games that are tried and true winners that your emerging typists are guaranteed to LOVE! https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/composing-at-the-keyboard 2026-07-31T12:32:13-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Composing_at_the_Keyboard.png?v=1752773388 Composing at the Keyboard Composing at the Keyboard to help students compose original documents that require critical thinking skills and reinforce touch type practice and proper keyboarding technique. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/6-early-learner-typing-games-for-elementary-students 2026-07-31T12:32:01-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Trick_or_Treat_Typing_4.png?v=1752773084 6 Early Learner Typing Games for Elementary Students 6 Early Learner Typing Games for Elementary Students https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/hide-and-seek 2026-09-11T12:39:53-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Hide_and_Seek_Typing_Activity.png?v=1789151993 Hide and Seek Typing Game https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/fun-quick-keyboarding-activities 2026-07-31T12:31:15-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Trick_or_Treat_Typing_2_7834b70c-4d1a-469a-9611-b8aa52ef6aef.png?v=1752773737 Fun, Quick Keyboarding Activities Sometimes a fun, quick activity can help shake-up and add energy to the keyboarding classroom. These are just a few ideas you might want to try. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/song-lyrics 2026-07-31T12:30:54-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_15.png?v=1752773256 Song Lyrics Keyboarding Game Sometimes it can be monotonous for students to continually key in assignments from word processing or keyboarding textbooks. To break up the routine, have your students type the lyrics of popular songs. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/touch-typing-and-the-21st-century 2026-07-31T12:30:45-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_12.png?v=1752775013 Touch Typing and the 21st Century The ability to touch type with speed and accuracy is a critical skill in today's computer-based society. This means that if you don’t have good keyboard skills, you’ll be left behind in the job hunt. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/typing-boggle 2026-07-31T12:30:29-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_6.png?v=1752774323 Typing Boggle Typing Boggle: Practice touch typing with newly learned keys by typing as many word combinations as you can from the letters provided. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/4-team-activities-for-keyboarding-speed-accuracy-building 2026-07-31T12:30:21-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/4_Team_Activities_for_Keyboarding_Speed_Accuracy_Building.png?v=1752774463 4 Team Activities for Keyboarding Speed & Accuracy Building 4 Team Activities for Keyboarding Speed & Accuracy Building https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/keeping-devices-sanitized-during-covid 2026-07-31T12:30:07-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Keeping_Devices_Sanitized_During_Covid.png?v=1752775131 Keeping Devices Sanitized During COVID Keeping Keyboard Devices Clean and Sanitized During COVID https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/frequently-used-words 2026-07-31T12:29:29-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_e6160934-1a07-49dc-b6f1-ffec2a83fba0.png?v=1785522568 Frequently Used Word Lists for Typing Students Most Frequently Used Words Blog Post KeyMaster Keyboarding https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/5-tools-to-incorporate-coding-into-keyboarding-practice 2026-07-31T12:27:26-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_5.png?v=1752772062 Combining Keyboarding and Coding Practice 5 Best Keyboards and Covers for Learning to Type https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/best-keyboards-for-learning-to-type 2026-07-31T12:27:02-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_13.png?v=1752774150 5 Best Keyboards and Covers for Learning to Type 5 Best Keyboards for Learning to Type for Touch Type Mastery in Keyboarding Education https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/4-quick-drills-for-touch-typing-reinforcement 2026-07-31T12:26:41-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Trick_or_Treat_Typing_1_c87c419d-7a83-46df-bb28-e8734464de95.png?v=1752770387 4 Quick Drills for Touch Typing Reinforcement 4 Quick Drills for Touch Typing Reinforcement to improve typing speed by using quick and short bursts of finger energy. https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/touch-typing-challenge-thinking-while-typing 2026-07-31T12:26:24-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_4.png?v=1752772779 Touch Typing Challenge: Thinking While Typing Touch Typing Challenge: Thinking While Typing https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/wpm-how-is-it-calculated-and-what-does-it-tell-us 2026-07-31T12:26:09-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Teaching_Students_how_to_calculate_WPM.png?v=1752771538 Teaching Students how to Calculate WPM Teaching Students how to Calculate WPM https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/inspired-writing-in-the-keyboarding-classroom 2026-07-31T12:25:50-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_1.png?v=1752775971 Inspired Writing in the Keyboarding Classroom picture-to-inspire-keyboarding-practice https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/valentines-day-keyboarding-activity 2026-07-31T12:25:30-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Valentines_Day_Keyboarding_Activity.png?v=1752781295 Valentine's Day Keyboarding Activity valentine-kindness-typing-activity https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/why-technique-matters-and-how-to-grade-it 2026-07-31T12:10:11-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_3.png?v=1752774692 Keyboarding Technique Matters! Here's how to Grade It correct-typing-technique-checklist https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/using-keyboard-shortcuts-increases-productivity 2026-07-31T12:25:19-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Trick_or_Treat_Typing_6.png?v=1752774566 Using Keyboard Shortcuts Increases Productivity using-keyboard-shortcuts-increases-productivity https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/students-that-type-well-test-well 2026-07-31T12:25:06-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Students_that_Type_well_Test_well.png?v=1752770679 Students that Type Well Test Well! Typing WPM and ACT Correlation https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/typing-basketball-team-competition 2026-07-31T12:24:25-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Typing_Basketball.png?v=1757977214 Typing Basketball--Team Competition https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/10-typing-tips-every-beginner-should-know 2026-07-31T12:24:11-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/10_Essential_Typing_Techniques_97989321-5a79-4f34-a9be-fcfbd316c780.png?v=1752774774 10 Typing Tips Every Beginner Should Know https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/trick-or-treat-typing-activity 2026-07-31T12:24:02-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Trick_or_Treat_Typing.png?v=1752775535 Trick or Treat Typing Activity trick-or-treat-typing-activity https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/mystery-monster-mash-up-halloween-keyboarding-activity 2026-07-31T12:23:51-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Fun_Quick_Keyboarding_Activities_1.png?v=1752775935 Mystery Monster Mash-Up: Halloween Keyboarding Activity https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/the-impact-of-autocorrect-on-modern-typing-skills 2026-07-31T12:23:35-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/The_Impact_of_Autocorrect_on_Modern_Typing_Skills.png?v=1752774503 The Impact of Autocorrect on Modern Typing Skills https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/jingle-type-north-pole-job-application 2026-07-31T12:23:11-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Blog_Images.png?v=1752775842 Jingle & Type - North Pole Job Application Christmas Holiday Keyboarding Lesson Plan Activity https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/a-comprehensive-guide-to-no-peek-keyboarding-covers 2026-07-31T12:22:43-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_10.png?v=1752770884 A Comprehensive Guide to No Peek Keyboarding Covers https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/pass-your-fortune-typing-lesson-plan 2026-07-31T12:22:17-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Blog_Images_1_ccc76c48-75ae-4a89-b528-62bd9337c1e5.png?v=1785458101 Pass Your Fortune - Typing Lesson Plan https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/famous-authors-and-their-unique-typing-styles-lessons-to-learn 2026-07-31T12:21:55-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Famous_Authors_and_Their_Unique_Typing_Styles_Lessons_to_Learn.png?v=1752774222 Famous Authors and Their Unique Typing Styles: Lessons to Learn https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/riddle-me-this-st-patricks-day-typing-activity 2026-07-31T12:21:45-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Activities_Blog_Post_Photos_1_c7949cc6-71bc-4ffa-8939-5860f5defe8d.png?v=1752775249 Riddle Me This! St. Patricks Day Typing Activity https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/the-art-of-dictation-improving-typing-skills-through-speech-to-text 2026-07-31T12:21:01-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Informational_Blog_Post_Pictures_11.png?v=1752775329 The Art of Dictation: Improving Typing Skills Through Speech-to-Text https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/april-fools-keyboarding-fun 2026-07-31T12:20:49-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/April_Fools_3.png?v=1752771067 April Fools Keyboarding Fun! https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/tongue-twister-typing 2026-07-31T12:20:39-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Activities_Blog_Post_Photos_5.png?v=1752771051 Tongue Twister Typing https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/lol-to-brb-composing-in-keyboarding 2026-07-31T12:20:29-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Activities_Blog_Post_Photos_6.png?v=1752771016 LOL to BRB: Composing in Keyboarding https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/logo-alphabet 2026-07-31T12:20:21-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Untitled_2048_x_1048_px.png?v=1752770787 Logo Alphabet https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/handwriting-vs-typing-which-is-better-for-cognitive-learning 2026-07-31T12:20:10-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Handwriting_vs_Typing_1_9d0b2289-e864-4cc9-b7d5-a93f8ff0bc97.png?v=1752770855 Handwriting vs Typing: Which is Better for Cognitive Learning? https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/dictation-drills-teacher-led-typing-practice 2026-07-31T12:07:53-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/keyboarding_classroom_teacher_standing_while_students_type.jpg?v=1752790577 Dictation Drills: Teacher-Led Typing Practice https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/dinosaur-endurance 2026-07-31T12:08:05-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Ctrl_Alt_Del_Fun_Fact_4.png?v=1752770331 Dinosaur Endurance dinosaur-endurance https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/keyboarding-shortcuts-bingo 2026-07-31T12:08:36-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Keyboarding_Shortcuts_Bingo.png?v=1752790616 Keyboarding Shortcuts Bingo https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/moved-to-type 2026-07-31T12:08:46-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/moved-to-type_ce8ddae4-2935-4d08-a446-f1b2572e0e62.jpg?v=1752791158 Moved to Type! https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/home-row-hero 2026-07-31T12:08:55-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/home-row-hero_077bfc43-b89f-4527-9294-b60cb361df0a.jpg?v=1752790278 Home Row Hero https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/typing-fireworks 2026-07-31T12:09:05-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Typing_Fireworks_7489b32d-7671-4098-aff0-e261abcd21f3.jpg?v=1770851456 Typing Fireworks https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/spring-cleaning-for-bad-habits-typing-accuracy-tune-up 2026-07-31T12:09:16-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Spring_cleaning_typing_classroom_c78787ca-7806-4463-a881-19d30dcb3347.jpg?v=1752791520 Spring Cleaning for Bad Habits: Typing Accuracy Tune-Up https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/blindfolded-buddy-typing 2026-07-31T12:09:27-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/Blindfolded_Typing_Buddy_aebed517-2657-4fa5-ae46-37218b56753c.png?v=1752790936 Blindfolded Buddy Typing https://keymasterkeyboarding.com/blogs/teachers/new-years-resolutions 2026-07-31T12:19:03-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/4656/3806/articles/New_Year_s_Resolutions_c355f966-0d66-4736-b2e7-73f0117f1d75.jpg?v=1752791247 New Year's Resolutions