Detailed Answer
- Make it fun: use typing games (Nitro Type, Typing Attack). 2) Ensure the keyboard is child-sized or use a standard keyboard with a palm rest. 3) Teach home row using colored stickers on F and J. 4) Start with 10-minute sessions, twice daily. 5) Use mnemonic: 'A S D F are left hand; J K L ; are right'. 6) Never force speed – celebrate accuracy. 7) Have them type their favorite song lyrics or jokes. 8) Use online courses with automatic progression (TypingClub, Ratatype Kids). 9) Sit with them initially to correct finger placement. 10) Avoid teaching QWERTY on tablets (touchscreens don't build tactile memory).