Computing · Stage 1
In & Out
First Steps · input goes in · output comes out
✦ Computing📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~9 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
tell an input from an output
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Kavi's In-and-Out Game
"A computer is like a friend," said Kavi. "I give it something — that's going IN. Then it gives something back — that's coming OUT!" When Kavi pressed a key (in!), a letter popped on the screen (out!). When he spoke to it (in!), a picture appeared (out!). "What goes in is input. What comes out is output."
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What your child will learn
1Input and outputInput is what you put IN to the computer. Output is what the computer gives OUT. Tap each card to hear it.
2Which parts put in, which give out?Some parts carry your input IN. Others show the computer's output OUT. Tap the right box.
3Press a key — what comes out?Input goes IN, output comes OUT. Predict what the computer gives back, then reveal.
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A peek inside
Kavi presses a key on the keyboard. Is that input (in) or output (out)?
Kavi is GIVING the computer something
Try this at home: What you put IN to the computer is called ____.
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Computing · Stage 1 · S1 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.