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	Typing Flash Cards - Fun Topics

Exercise	Fun Words Topic:	Thanks to:
Animals	Animals of the world.	T.K. Henderson, TN
Birds	Popular birds.	J.W. Houston, TX
Cards	Card games.	C.M. Las Vegas, NV
Colors	Crayon colors.	T/P/ Findlay, OH
Desserts	Desserts and sweets.	T.M. Brisbane, Australia
Dinners	Dinner time.	S.R. Auckland, New Zealand
Football	Football terms.	B.J. Shreveport, LA
Garden	Gardening terms.	T.A. Barcelona, Spain
Golf	Golfing phrases.	L.R. Paris, France
Jewelry	Assorted Jewelry.	T.L. San Francisco, CA
Music	Musical terms.	J.W. Houston, TX
Oxymorons	Popular oxymorons.	C.D. Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pets	Fur, fins & feathers.	T.D. Oxford, England
Pies	Pies are big calories.	S.T. Las Vegas, NV
Plants	Various plants.	D.M. Athens, Greece
Rock Bands	70's rock bands.	D.L. Hollywood, CA
Snakes	Venomous snakes.	J.J. Everglades City, FL

Technical Note: When typing lists, the first letter of each word is capitalized.
Nimble Fingers does not always follow this rule so that users can experience the typical way the word is typed in a sentence. (However, all proper nouns are capitalized).

In "Flash Card - Options, select "Capitalize first letter" and "Slow down timing" if you wish.

Typing flash cards. Typing tips for touch typing on fun topics

Smile! It releases tensions and makes for a happy environment.

Healthy typing. Go to the section in this www.nimblefingers.com web site and try the physical exercises onfinger dexterity exercises and stretching. It is a moral boster.

Practice, but avoid over-working. Many learners, particularly begining computer users, become very tense when using the computers. Tensions should be reduced so that learning is fun. We have extensive finger dexterity exercises as well as numerous physical stretching exercise to help reduce stress.

The two-step? Check out the finger dexterity called the two-step.

The samba? Check out the finger dexterity called the Samba.

Do you have an extra fifteen minutes? Then you can complete a couple of practice exercises. It might not sound like much, but you have helped develop your keyboarding skills.

Have Some Fun! The finger coordination exercises and stress reducting exercises, will help reduce tensions, and they often produce a smile. A smile and pleasant environment can help make learning fun.

Beep! Beep! The computer will provide a beep for an incorrect keystroke. This immediate feedback will assist you in quickly learning the correct keystrokes. Just concentrate on using the correct finger to strike the key.

Type without looking at the keys. Use a quick stroke to strike each key and move on.

Positive attitude. Learning can be fun. If you have a positive attitude.

Smile! It releases tensions and makes for a happy environment.

You can do it! You can learn how to type. It just requires practice and Nimble Fingers.

Type smooth! Type at a smooth, easy pace.

Whisper. Whisper each letter as you use a quick stroke to strike and bounce off keys. Quickly return your finger to the assigned home row location.

Sit erect. Your feet should be flat on the floor. Poor posture is tiring and leads to errors.

Don't forget the stress release exercises. This web site contains numerous stress release and dexterity exercises. Plus Fun Stuff even exercises your brain.

Avoid eyestrain. Eyestrain occurs when there is a reflection on the computer monitor. Adjust the angle of the monitor and the height of your chair to reduce reflections. The room should be dim without major rays of sunlight. Squinting is very fatiguing.

Tired? When tired, take a break. Fatigue can result in your concentration wandering. When this happens you are not doing a good job of training your fingers. Come back to this web site and practice the exercises shown to relieve stress and tension.