| There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the | | | | throwing around terms like upload and |
| internet is here to stay. More than 75% of | | | | download like they were everyday vocabulary. |
| U.S. homes have at least one personal | | | | |
| computer, and that number is rising every | | | | Some Advice |
| single day. But, many parents may be unaware | | | | |
| of the extent that the internet plays in your | | | | We quickly discovered (and you may too) that |
| child's education. | | | | our little ones knew more about computers |
| | | | than we ever did! I found myself asking a |
| It is now becoming routine for each and every | | | | five year old for help, which can be a bit |
| classroom to come equipped with computers. | | | | disheartening. So our advice, start early |
| Lesson plans on technology and activities may | | | | and learn with your child. Be there when |
| be centered on PC's and your child will be | | | | they log on and explore all the wonders that |
| expected to show up for class with a certain | | | | the internet has to offer together. Ask |
| level of computer knowledge. Many | | | | questions and then work together to find the |
| kindergarten classes are even starting up | | | | correct answer. This will help the two of |
| websites and blogs to showcase some of their | | | | you bond, and will ensure that your child has |
| work for parents and other kids within the | | | | the best possible computer background |
| school district, so the more they know the | | | | available. |
| better prepared they will be. Most research | | | | |
| is now done online, so the old fashioned | | | | Toddlers as young as one can also start to |
| Dewey decimal system that we grew up with | | | | explore the internet and the computer through |
| will be a thing of the past. In fact, most | | | | specialty programs and keyboards designed for |
| libraries require a child to be proficient at | | | | tiny fingers. They have special buttons and |
| internet searches before they can use the | | | | keys that would allow your child to access |
| library facilities. | | | | certain menus and features without |
| | | | compromising the safety of your programs or |
| The Younger Crowd | | | | personal files. So you no longer have to |
| | | | worry about your computer getting harmed. |
| Even younger children in pre-school are now | | | | |
| being exposed to all the internet has to | | | | There is really is no reason to keep the |
| offer. You may also be surprised to know | | | | computer away from your kids- it's a great |
| that creating a class website or blog is now | | | | learning tool and opens up a whole new world |
| common procedure for even pre-school classes! | | | | of possibilities. |
| It is not uncommon for kiddos to coming home | | | | |