1 Minute Typing Challenge: Silly Sentences!

by Learning at Home and School

Price: 200 points or $2 USD

Subjects: handWriting,ot,ela

Grades: 2,3,4,5,6

Description: Get ready to giggle and go fast! This deck is packed with silly sentences that make typing fun and focused. Students will practice typing fluency, accuracy, and self-monitoring—all while laughing at playful phrases like "Baboons hosted wild karaoke night and sang only frog songs." Each card gives clear step-by-step directions to support independence: ⏰ Set a timer for 1 minute. 🧠 When the timer starts, begin typing the sentence below as fast and accurately as you can. 🔔 When the timer goes off, stop typing and count how many words you typed correctly. ✅ Answer the question: “How many words did you type correctly in 1 minute?” 🧩 Skills Addressed: Foundational Literacy & OT Skills: Keyboarding and finger dexterity (fine motor control) Visual-motor integration and eye-hand coordination Spelling and sentence structure awareness Reading fluency and sentence comprehension Executive Function Skills: Task initiation and time management Working memory (holding the sentence in mind while typing) Self-monitoring (accuracy and pacing) Goal setting and progress tracking