{"id":765369,"date":"2024-10-19T20:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T03:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.maketecheasier.com\/?post_type=pitch&#038;p=765369"},"modified":"2024-10-17T17:39:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T00:39:28","slug":"turned-raspberry-pi-into-childs-first-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/turned-raspberry-pi-into-childs-first-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Turned a Raspberry Pi into My Child&#8217;s First Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a world where toddlers swipe screens before they can tie shoelaces, there&#8217;s something to be said for old-school computer skills. That&#8217;s why I turned my Raspberry Pi into my child&#8217;s first computer. Follow along to see how I did it.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-Z7xBdL wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#why-pi-for-kid\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Why I Chose Raspberry Pi for My Kid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#hardware-and-software\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">The Hardware and Software I Chose for My Child&#8217;s Setup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#making-pi-kid-friendly\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Bringing the Raspberry Pi to Life and Making it Kid-Friendly <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-pi-for-kid\">Why I Chose Raspberry Pi for My Kid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of affordable computers that can be used to familiarize a child with the mouse and keyboard, including <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-mini-pcs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"51245\">mini PCs<\/a>, all-in-one PCs, laptops, and, of course, budget desktops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-5-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi 5\" class=\"wp-image-768806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-5-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I went the single-board route because the Raspberry Pi models offer several important advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A complete Raspberry Pi setup costs significantly less than most traditional computer options, especially if you don&#8217;t go with the latest model. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The maximum power consumption of larger Raspberry Pi single-board computers  is less than 10 watts. When idling, it tends to be just around 3 watts. In comparison, most laptops use at least 30 watts, and a desktop can use ten times the amount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"51246\">Raspberry Pi Foundation<\/a> provides numerous resources and projects specifically designed for learning, making it an excellent platform for introducing programming and electronics concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>My daughter loves how small, and thus unintimidating, her Raspberry Pi 5 is. She can easily move the device around, take it in her hand to examine it up close, and even peek inside the case to see the components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hardware-and-software\">The Hardware and Software I Chose for My Child&#8217;s Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it came to choosing the hardware for my child&#8217;s first computer, I decided to go all in by purchasing the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CTQ3BQLS?tag=maketecheas08-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"51247\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\">Raspberry Pi 5<\/a> with 8 GB of RAM, as I want this setup to last long enough for my second child to use it too and want it to handle as many games and educational apps as possible without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-in-the-box-800x517.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi In The Box\" class=\"wp-image-765952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-in-the-box-800x517.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-in-the-box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But even the Raspberry Pi 4 with 4 GB of RAM would do fine. I would just need to explain the importance of closing unused applications a bit earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For peripherals, I kept it simple. I paired the Pi 5 with a <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-foldable-bluetooth-keyboards\/\" data-lasso-id=\"51248\">Bluetooth keyboard<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-wireless-mouse\/\" data-lasso-id=\"51249\">mouse<\/a> I had lying around. There&#8217;s no need for extra wires, and it gives the whole setup a cleaner look. For the display, I chose a relatively small Full HD monitor. The high resolution ensures crisp text and graphics, while the compact size helps minimize eye strain for those little peepers. The only hardware component I had to order separately was a microSD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-kids-computer-setup-800x565.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi Kids Computer Setup\" class=\"wp-image-768869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-kids-computer-setup-800x565.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-kids-computer-setup.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, I intended to use Endless OS, a user-friendly operating system preloaded with tons of educational content. Unfortunately, the current ARM version of Endless OS only supports up to Raspberry Pi 4, so I pivoted to the tried-and-true Raspberry Pi OS, knowing I would have to tweak it a bit to make it easier to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"making-pi-kid-friendly\">Bringing the Raspberry Pi to Life and Making it Kid-Friendly <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the components gathered, it was time to breathe life into my daughter&#8217;s first computer. First, I assembled the Raspberry Pi 5 and its case. It was as simple as popping the board into the case and snapping it shut. Next came the connections. I plugged the HDMI cable in to connect the Pi to the monitor and inserted the Bluetooth dongle for my keyboard and mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I used the Raspberry Pi Imager tool on my laptop to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/set-up-raspberry-pi-os-on-raspberry-pi\/\" data-lasso-id=\"51250\">set up Raspberry Pi OS<\/a> on the microSD card. The tool allowed me to preconfigure Wi-Fi settings and set up a user account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-image-writing-larger-800x479.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi Image Writing Larger\" class=\"wp-image-768871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-image-writing-larger-800x479.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-image-writing-larger.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the microSD card loaded and inserted, I could plug in the power cable and wait for the Raspberry Pi to boot for the first time. The initial boot landed me directly in the Raspberry Pi OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-os-desktop-800x482.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi Os Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-768881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-os-desktop-800x482.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/raspberry-pi-os-desktop.jpg 1151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After these five steps, the Raspberry Pi was technically ready for use, but it wasn&#8217;t exactly kid-friendly. To fix that, I installed the following applications and games: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcompris.net\/index-en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"51251\">GCompris Educational Software<\/a>: this suite offers more than 100 activities for children aged 2 to 10, covering everything from computer familiarity to science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tuxpaint.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"51252\">Tux Paint<\/a>: a simple but fun drawing program that&#8217;s perfect for budding artists who need lots of mouse practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/projects\/extremetuxracer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"51253\">Extreme Tux Racer<\/a>: a fun game where you guide Tux the penguin down a snowy mountain. Thanks to this game, my daughter has painlessly memorized arrow keys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GCompris-800x482.jpg\" alt=\"Gcompris\" class=\"wp-image-768889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GCompris-800x482.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GCompris.jpg 1151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GCompris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, these are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many more <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/5-best-linux-software-packages-for-kids\/\" data-lasso-id=\"51254\">educational Linux applications and games<\/a> to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before unleashing my daughter on the Raspberry Pi, I tweaked the UI to make it look more like Windows. Specifically, I moved the taskbar to the bottom, made it slightly larger, got rid of unnecessary icons, and pinned the above-mentioned applications and games. My daughter chose the wallpaper herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kid-friendly-raspberry-pi-os-800x482.jpg\" alt=\"Kid Friendly Raspberry Pi Os\" class=\"wp-image-768887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kid-friendly-raspberry-pi-os-800x482.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kid-friendly-raspberry-pi-os.jpg 1151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"bash\">I also took one important precautionary measure of creating a safe space for exploration and learning: I deleted the saved Wi-Fi network (learning about the Internet will come later in my kid&#8217;s computing journey) by opening the Terminal and entering the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted bash\">sudo nano \/etc\/wpa_supplicant\/wpa_supplicant.conf <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>I then removed the relevant Wi-Fi network block, saved the <code>wpa_supplicant.conf <\/code>file, and restarted the Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My daughter has been using her Raspberry Pi for several months now, and the progress she&#8217;s made is truly impressive. She&#8217;s not only mastered the basics of mouse and keyboard use but has also developed a genuine curiosity about how computers work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As she grows more confident and skilled, I&#8217;ll gradually introduce new features and, eventually, Internet access. But for now, this simple, safe computing environment is perfect for nurturing her budding tech skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in setting up a similar system for your child or want to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/configure-linux-for-children\/\" data-lasso-id=\"51255\">more ways to make Linux child-friendly<\/a>, check out our guide on how to configure Linux for children. 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