The second way computers are used in an early childhood program has a more creative component. One example of this creativity is using the computer to publish stories or pictures which the students have generated. Computers can also be used to design block buildings or other creations, that will then be constructed form the design. Also, drawing programs can help students keep journals. Computers used in this way offer an additional way to document students' work.
Internet access can provide more opportunities for both types of computer use.
Our classroom, after studying about Australia, visited a site where we found pictures of Australian animals. We were also able to hear the sound a Kookaburra makes. Using e-mail, we sent a thank you note to the school responsible for this site. We also used a language experience chart to compose a letter which we then used to e-mail a former classmate. The following sites are for parents and teachers interested in young children using computers.