Don't forget about typing

Even though my younger child isn't old enough to use a real computer, she has a few kiddie laptops which she loves playing with. Not only are they great with helping her learn to use a mouse and learn where the letters are on a keyboard, but they also promote hand-eye coordination.

This made me wonder about how a child who is learning to type can get keyboarding help online. This can be especially tricky for homeschooling families that use textbooks to learn. What better way to learn to type and use a keyboard than to do so with online typing games.

Nowadays, many kids become so bored with textbook learning that using a computer is a great alternative. Plus, with just about everything being online, it helps them get acquainted with using a computer and navigating the Internet, which of course, will help them years down the line when they start going to college and entering the 'real world.' On the flip side of that, it goes without saying that, as parents, we have to be very careful with how much access we give our children to the Internet, so we have to be sure to set certain boundaries and take advantage of those parental controls.

If you are using textbooks to homeschool and want your kids to learn to type, finding fun typing games online is a great way to help prevent boredom. Many online sites provide fun keyboard games that are free of charge and can bring a welcome change that your children will surely enjoy.