Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basics of how websites work and the importance of being safe online. They will also engage in fun activities that help them learn about the internet in a playful way.
Materials and Prep
- No special materials are needed for this lesson.
- Prepare a cozy learning space where the student feels comfortable and can focus.
- Be ready to explain concepts in a fun and simple way that a 4-year-old can understand.
Activities
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Story Time: Start with a fun story about a little computer that travels through the internet to find information. Use simple language and colorful expressions to keep the child's attention.
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Internet Adventure Game: Create a pretend game where the student helps the little computer find its way through different websites. Use imaginary scenarios like "finding a cat video" or "visiting a dinosaur page."
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Safety Superhero Activity: Discuss ways to be safe online. Create a superhero character that protects the little computer from mean websites. The student can draw their superhero and name them!
Talking Points
- "The internet is like a big playground where we can find fun things to see and learn!"
- "Just like we have to be careful on the playground, we need to be safe on the internet too!"
- "If we see something that makes us feel funny or scared, we should tell a grown-up!"
- "Every website is like a different room in a big house. Some rooms are fun, and some rooms are not safe!"