Computing · Stage 1

Review: Computers & Steps

First Steps · look back at parts, care, and algorithms

✦ Computing📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
recall the parts of a device, how to care for it, and what an algorithm is
Kavi the owl for Computing
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Kavi Looks Back

"Look how much you've learned!" Kavi cheered, flapping proudly. "You know the parts of a computer, how to be kind to it and keep it safe, and what an algorithm is — ordered steps that finish a job. Let's look back at all three together, then show what you remember."

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What your child will learn

1The parts of a computerTap each part to remember what it does. These are the pieces you meet on almost every device.
2Kind to the computer, or not?A computer is cared for, not banged or spilled on. Tap the right box: is this a kind way to treat a device, or not kind?
3Remember: ordered steps = an algorithmAn algorithm is a complete list of steps, in order, that finishes a job. Press Run — here is a simple algorithm to get ready to read a book.
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A peek inside

Which part of a computer shows you pictures and words — the screen or the keyboard?
you look AT one and press ON the other

Try this at home: Which part do you press to turn a device on?

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.