Kids Computer Lesson 2
This computer lesson is designed to teach children some of the basics
of word processing. With a parent's help they will learn how to change
fonts, colors, and insert images.
Your child should finish Lesson 1 prior
to doing this lesson. If they don't already know how to type, Typing
Instructor for Kids is a fun way to learn.
For this lesson, we will use WordPad. This is found on most Windows
computers. If you have a different word processor, just modify the instructions
to fit your program.
Open WordPad. From the Start Menu -- All Programs -- Accessories --
WordPad. Let your child type in something.
Now, let's change the font. Have the child select all of the text.
There are several ways to do this. The easiest two are to hit the control
key and the letter A key at the same time, or Choose Select All from
the Edit menu. These commands are helpful to learn because they are
standard throughout most Windows programs. Now, they can choose a font.
Above where you type in WordPad, there is a drop down box that has all
of the different font choices. Let child experiment until they find
one that they like. They can also change the font size with the next
drop down box.
Show them how to use the mouse to select just a few words. Then they
can click on the Bold, Italic and Underline buttons to see what they
do. Select different words for each of these buttons. Show them how
you can click the button again to undo the text change.
Next, let them select another word using the mouse. Then they can click
on the Color button, which looks like an artist's palette. Let them
choose a color for their text.
Have them select an put their cursor somewhere, then have them click
then center align button. Do the same with the align right and align
left buttons.
Next, let's insert the image they created in the previous lesson. Have
them click on the Insert menu at the top, and then choose object. Choose
'create from file' on the left. Then help them browse to find their
file. Remember, it was on the desktop inside the folder they created.
Then click ok. Their image should appear inside their document.
Show them how to save their document inside their folder.
Lesson 3
