Computing · Stage 1
The Internet Reaches Far
First Steps · networks — the internet connects us far away
✦ Computing📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~8 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
explain that the internet connects many computers so we can reach people and things far away — a video-call to grandma across the world
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Kavi Waves to Grandma Owl
Grandma Owl lives very far away — over mountains, over the sea. Kavi missed her. "Can we still say hello?" Kavi asked. Tap! A video-call opened and there was Grandma, waving and smiling. "How?!" gasped Kavi. The internet connects lots and lots of computers all over the world, holding hands in a giant chain. A message hops along the chain until it reaches far-away Grandma. "The internet makes faraway feel close," Kavi beamed.
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What your child will learn
1What the internet lets us doThe internet joins many computers together so we can reach people and things far away. Tap each one to hear how it crosses the distance.
2Close by, or far away?Some things are right next to you. The internet is special because it reaches things that are very far. Tap each card to compare.
3Can we reach far-away Grandma?The internet connects computers all over the world. Predict whether Kavi can video-call Grandma who lives across the sea, then reveal.
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A peek inside
Your cousin lives in another country. Can you video-call them using the internet?
the internet connects computers all over the world
Try this at home: The internet connects many ___ all over the world.
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.