Benefits of IT

KS1 Computing Worksheet – The Benefits of IT

Support your KS1 pupils in understanding how information technology (IT) is used in everyday life with this clear and engaging worksheet!
Children will explore how IT helps in shops and why it is so important in our daily routines. They will also think about how different types of technology work together, encouraging real-world thinking and problem-solving skills.

Activities include:
Identifying examples of IT used in shops (e.g. tills, scanners, card machines)
Explaining why IT is important in these settings
Thinking about how different IT systems link and support each other

Perfect for:

Computing lessons

Cross-curricular links with PSHE or real-world learning

Group discussions or independent work

Supporting digital awareness in a child-friendly way

This worksheet helps children recognise how technology supports people at work and in everyday life, laying the foundations for digital understanding from an early age.