Level 1

Digital Explorer

Age 7–10 Years Class 3–5 Duration 3 Months (24–30 Sessions)
Young students exploring computers in Digital Explorer class

Outcomes

Learning Goals

By the end of Level 1, every child should be able to:

Confidently use a computer

Type comfortably

Create colorful designs

Use the internet safely

Create simple presentations

Understand basic AI

Organize files

Build confidence using technology independently

Curriculum

10 Hands-On Modules

Expand each module to see topics, activities, and mini projects.

Objective: Make students comfortable with computers.

1. Introduction to Computers
  • What is a computer?
  • Types of computers
  • Desktop vs Laptop
  • Tablet vs Mobile
  • Where computers are used
2. Parts of a Computer
  • Monitor
  • CPU
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Speakers
  • Webcam
  • Printer
  • Scanner
  • USB Drive
  • Hard Disk

Activity Identify each part of a real computer.

3. Turning On & Off
  • Start the computer
  • Login
  • Shutdown
  • Restart
  • Sleep Mode
  • Lock Screen

Activity Each child starts and shuts down the computer.

4. Mouse Skills
  • Left Click
  • Right Click
  • Double Click
  • Drag & Drop
  • Scroll

Games Mouse Maze · Balloon Pop · Puzzle Drag

5. Keyboard Basics
  • Letters
  • Numbers
  • Space
  • Enter
  • Shift
  • Backspace
  • Caps Lock
  • Arrow Keys
  • Tab
  • Escape

Practice Type your name.

6. Windows Basics
  • Desktop
  • Icons
  • Taskbar
  • Start Menu
  • Open Apps
  • Close Apps
  • Minimize
  • Maximize
7. Files & Folders
  • What is a file?
  • What is a folder?
  • Create Folder
  • Rename Folder
  • Delete Folder
  • Restore Folder

Activity Create folders: Homework · Pictures · Games · Projects

8. Saving Work
  • Save
  • Save As
  • Open
  • Print

Mini Project — My First Computer Students identify all computer parts and create their own folder structure.

Objective: Develop correct typing habits.

Finger Placement
  • Home Row
  • Correct Finger Position
  • Keyboard Practice
Practice
  • A–Z
  • Capital Letters
  • Numbers
  • Special Characters
Speed Practice
  • 1-minute challenge
  • 3-minute challenge
Accuracy Practice
  • Accuracy first
  • Speed later
Typing Games
  • Animal Names
  • Fruits
  • Colors
  • Country Names
Fun Activities
  • Type: My Name
  • Type: My School
  • Type: My Best Friend
  • Type: My Family

Goal Reach 15–20 WPM with good accuracy.

Objective: Teach safe internet usage.

What is the Internet?
  • How the Internet works (simple explanation)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Browser
  • Search Engine
  • Website
Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Edge
  • Safari
Searching
  • Animals
  • Sports
  • Space
  • India
  • Maps
  • Weather
Good vs Bad Websites
  • Educational
  • Gaming
  • Unsafe
  • Advertisements
Online Safety — Never Share
  • Password
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • School Name
  • OTP
  • Parents' Details
Good Digital Habits
  • Ask permission
  • Think before clicking
  • Use strong passwords
  • Do not chat with strangers

Mini Activity Find five facts about elephants.

Objective: Develop creativity.

Getting Started
  • What is Canva?
  • Login
  • Templates
Learn the Tools
  • Text
  • Shapes
  • Photos
  • Icons
  • Backgrounds
  • Colors
  • Fonts
Create
  • Birthday Card
  • Greeting Card
  • Poster
  • Bookmark
  • Invitation
  • School Project
  • Timetable
  • Name Tag
Editing Skills
  • Resize
  • Duplicate
  • Delete
  • Undo
  • Redo
  • Download

Mini Project Design your dream bedroom.

Tools: MS Paint / Paint 3D

Topics
  • Brushes
  • Shapes
  • Colors
  • Fill Tool
  • Eraser
  • Crop
  • Resize
  • Text Tool
Activities
  • House
  • Rainbow
  • Tree
  • Flag
  • Cartoon
  • Robot

Project — My Dream School Draw and design your dream school using Paint tools.

Tools: PowerPoint or Google Slides

Topics
  • Create Presentation
  • Add Slides
  • Change Theme
  • Insert Picture
  • Insert Shapes
  • Titles
  • Bullets
  • Animations
  • Transitions

Mini Project — My Favourite Animal Create a 5-slide presentation.

Objective: Introduce AI responsibly.

What is AI?
  • Google Assistant
  • Siri
  • Alexa
  • ChatGPT
  • Image AI
  • Voice AI
Activities — Ask AI To
  • Tell a story
  • Explain planets
  • Write a poem
  • Solve a math problem
  • Generate ideas
Rules
  • AI helps us
  • AI can make mistakes
  • Always verify information
  • Use AI responsibly

Mini Project Ask AI to create a short story, then illustrate it using Canva.

Topics
  • Being kind online
  • Respect others
  • Cyberbullying awareness
  • Fake News
  • Privacy
  • Screen Time
  • Healthy Internet Habits
  • Password Safety
  • Responsible Sharing

Activity Safe vs Unsafe Quiz

Tools: Scratch Jr or Scratch

Topics
  • Blocks
  • Move
  • Turn
  • Say
  • Repeat
  • Events
  • Simple Animation
  • Games

Project Create a dancing cat animation.

Topics
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Clock
  • Camera
  • Voice Recorder
  • Screenshot
  • Clipboard
  • Emoji
  • Sticky Notes
Activities
  • Take a Screenshot
  • Record Voice
  • Calculate a Grocery Bill

Final Capstone Project

My Digital Portfolio

Each student creates a personal digital portfolio that can be shared with parents during a showcase event — proof of everything they learned in Level 1.

  • Personal Profile (“About Me”)
  • A typed paragraph introducing themselves
  • A Canva-designed poster
  • A greeting card
  • A PowerPoint presentation
  • A Paint drawing
  • A Scratch animation
  • A folder structure they created
  • A safe internet pledge
  • An AI-generated story with their own edits and illustrations

Beyond Software

Soft Skills Integrated Throughout

Skills Practiced

  • Communication and presentation
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork through pair activities
  • Time management for mini projects
  • Organization and file management
  • Digital etiquette and responsibility
  • Confidence in speaking about their work

Why It Matters

Level 1 isn’t just about learning software — it’s about helping children become comfortable, creative, and responsible digital users. This foundation prepares them for Levels 2–5, where they’ll move into web development, design, AI, and digital entrepreneurship.

Level 1 Digital Explorer Certificate

Students who complete all modules and submit their Digital Portfolio receive a TheDigitalLadders Level 1 Digital Explorer certificate.

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