Description

Finally—typing practice that’s fun, purposeful, and actually gets finished!
Tired of students zoning out during keyboarding time? This set of 12 monthly text formatting activities transforms repetitive typing into an engaging, creative process with clear goals, visual results, and built-in motivation.
Each monthly activity helps students build fluency on the keyboard while applying formatting skills in a way that feels like a puzzle to solve—not just more typing drills.

🧠 What’s Included:

• 🗓️ 12 themed text formatting activities (one per month)

• ✍️ 2 versions of directions: lowercase & uppercase, to match your classroom keyboard setup

• 🎯 Finished examples provided so students understand the expected outcome

• 💻 Tasks use basic word processing tools like font color, alignment, spacing, and bold/italic

By the end of the year, students will have practiced each row of the keyboard at least 4 times—and they’ll feel proud of what they’ve created.

💡 Why Teachers Love It:

• No prep needed—just assign and go

• Helps students stay focused and build typing stamina

• Fulfills ISTE standards for digital design and tech fluency

• A great bridge between keyboarding and word processing

• Flexible enough to challenge advanced students or support beginners

🙌 Ideas to Support or Challenge Students:

Make It Easier:

• Use a second sheet or ruler to track lines

• Demonstrate each step with your projector

• Dictate the directions line by line

Add a Challenge:

• Have students highlight text instead of changing color

• Add a caption or title to their work

• Insert a related image

• Reflect on the activity in writing

🏆 Standards & Skills Covered:

ISTE Standard 4.b – Innovative Designer
“I can create an original work using a digital tool.”
“I can stick with a problem until it is solved.”

ISTE Standard 1.d – Empowered Learner
“I can learn a new technology tool by exploring it.”
“I can find any letter or number on a keyboard.”

These text formatting activities are the perfect way to bring purpose and creativity to keyboarding—without adding to your workload.

👉 Download once and use all year long to support student growth, tech fluency, and classroom calm.

Product Terms:

Copyright © Brittany Washburn 2019.

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