This video is answering the question of what is a smart phone.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching this video, you learned that a smart phone is like a mobile phone, but with many more features. The first smart phone was the Apple iPhone in 2007, which was smaller and didn't have a front-facing camera. Smart phones have functions like internet access, a good quality camera, and the ability to download apps.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Have a discussion with your child about what they learned in the video. Ask them questions like "What is a smartphone?" and "What are some of the features of a smartphone?" - Show your child your own smartphone and explain to them how it works. Demonstrate how to make a call, take a photo, or use an app. - Encourage your child to draw a picture of a smartphone and label its different features, such as the screen, buttons, and camera. - Play a pretend game with your child where they pretend to have a smartphone. Ask them to "call" their friends or take "photos" of imaginary things around them.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Smartphone Scavenger Hunt INSTRUCTIONS: In this game, you and your child will search for different features of a smartphone around your house. Create a checklist of features mentioned in the video, such as a camera, internet access, and the ability to download apps. Set a timer and see who can find the most features within the time limit. Have fun exploring the world of smartphones together! GAME NAME: Smartphone Scavenger Hunt.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Smartphones have advanced features like internet access, good quality cameras, and the ability to download apps. They have come a long way since the first iPhone, teaching us that technology evolves and improves over time."
