The first letters we learn to type are f and j - use your left pointing finger for f and your right pointing finger for j.

Type the letters below in the box using the correct fingers.

ffffffffjjjjjjjj

Now rest your other fingers next door on the home row keys. Left hand fingers on f d s and a, and right hand fingers in j k l and ;.

fdsajkl;fdsajkl;

Now for the space bar - use either of your thumbs to type a space between letters.

a as ask asks all

ask dad; ask dad;

Now for g and h! Use your left pointing finger to type g and your right pointing finger to type h.

a;sldkfjgh

fdsafgf jkl;jhj

dash dash dash dash

Now try these rows:

dad had a glad lad

a flash lass had a glass

all fall hall all fall hall

Well done, you have finished Stage 1 - now you can type the home row!