IPC COMPUTER WHIZ KIDS!

The computer class is part of our three kindergarten classes’ (children aged 3+) timetable. Class times are between 20-25 minutes for each student. The children rotate between 4 computers and have time on each programme.

The children are encouraged to try all the different programs so that they can get a good overall experience in "mouse control" and keyboard recognition whilst enhancing their letter and number skills by sorting puzzles, painting and spelling with Mickey Mouse & Co., Pooh Bear and friends and the ever popular Star Wars. The Jump Start and Land Before Time programs are still very popular and continue to interest and educate the children.

K2 have commenced doing work with Microsoft Word, familiarising themselves where each letter is positioned on the keyboard and the different functions available to them. So far we have dealt with spacebars, capital letters, bold type and numbers.

We have found that our children as young as three have taken to computer class like “naturals”. Every week their confidence and skill levels grow. Even the children who are a little hesitant begin to participate in no time due to our class structure of working in pairs. The children stimulate and challenge each other thus encouraging participation by their peers. Most importantly, all the children have fun and continue to learn fundamental basics and skills in a playful and colourful way.

You are most welcome to meet with me or visit "my" classroom in the library at your convenience.

Teacher Alex (IPC COMPUTER TEACHER)