Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a basic understanding of how computers use names to find each other on the internet, and they will learn about fun ways to communicate with friends online.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons
• Simple toy phone or pretend phone
• Internet-themed storybook (if available)
• Access to a computer or tablet (for demonstration)

Before the lesson, familiarize yourself with basic internet concepts like websites and names. Prepare to explain these ideas in a fun and simple way.

Activities

• Drawing Names: The student will draw a picture of their favorite website and write its name. This helps them connect names to places they like on the internet.

• Phone Call Role-Play: Using a toy phone, the student can pretend to call a friend and tell them about their favorite websites. This promotes communication skills and sharing.

• Story Time: Read a story about the internet or making friends online. Discuss the characters and how they communicate, relating it back to the idea of names and finding each other.

Talking Points

• "Did you know that every website has a special name? It's like how you have a name!"
• "When we want to find our friends, we call them on the phone, just like computers call each other using names!"
• "Imagine if we didn't have names! How would we find our favorite places on the internet?"
• "Let's think of fun names for our drawings! What would you name your favorite website?"