Kids Computer Lesson 1
This computer lesson is designed to teach children some of the basics
of Windows. With a parent's help they will learn how to open programs,
save files, create folders and move files.
Your child should know how to point and click the mouse before beginning
this lesson.
Show your child how to start a program. We will open the Calculator
first. From the Start menu -- All Programs -- Accessories -- Calculator.
You should have a new calculator window. You can check today's math
work!
Now, have them open the Paint program. Start -- All Programs -- Accessories
-- Paint. Your child should have a new window open that says "untitled
- Paint" at the top of it.
Let them play with the tools on the left and colors on the bottom until
they have a picture they like.
Show your child the x, square and dash in the upper right of their
paint window. Explain that the x closes the window - don't click that
one! Have them click on the square to maximize their window and click
on it again to make it small again. Have them click on the dash. Show
them the taskbar, and how you can click on the window you want to bring
back up.
Now, From the File menu, have your child click on Save As... Have them
save the file on the Desktop. Next, show them how they can close the
Paint program by clicking on Exit from the File menu, or clicking on
the red x in the top right corner.
Show your child their paint file on the desktop. Explain what the desktop
is. Have them point their mouse to somewhere empty on the desktop. They
can right click the mouse, then click on New then on Folder. Find the
New Folder, and right click on it, then click on Rename. Rename it to
your child's name. Explain that a folder on the computer is similar
to a paper folder. You can store things inside your folders to organize
them.
Next, have your child drag and drop their paint file to their new folder.
Then they can double click their new folder to open it. Then double
click their paint file to re-open it.
Lesson 2
