Welcome to Digital Citizenship!
Click on any card above to start learning how to be awesome online!
Being online is like being in a big playground - there are rules to follow!
Balance Time Online
Meet Arms!
Activity: Sort the Activities!
Help Arms sort activities into "Online Time" and "Offline Time"!
Online Time
Offline Time
Remember These Tips:
- Take breaks every 30 minutes when using screens
- Look away from the screen to rest your eyes
- Play with friends and family offline too!
- No screens 1 hour before bedtime
Stay Safe Online
Guts!
Gut's Safety Rules
DO
- Tell a grown-up before going online
- Only talk to people you know in real life
- Keep personal information private
- Ask for help if something feels wrong
DON'T
- Share your real name or address
- Meet people from the internet
- Click on scary or weird pictures
- Keep secrets from grown-ups
Video:
Online Privacy For KidsSafety Quiz!
What should you do if someone online asks for your home address?
Online Footprints
Meet Feet!
What are Online Footprints?
Just like when you walk in mud and leave footprints, when you use the internet, you leave digital footprints!
Click on each footprint above to learn more!
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Follow The Digital TrailRemember:
- Everything you do online can be seen by others
- Things on the internet can stay there forever
- Always be kind and respectful online
- Think before you post - would you be okay if your teacher or grandma saw it?
Be Kind Online
Meet Heart!
Ways to Be Kind Online
Use Happy Words
Say "please," "thank you," and "great job!"
Give Compliments
Tell friends when they do something awesome!
Help Others
Teach someone something new or help them solve problems!
Share Good Things
Share funny jokes, cool facts, or happy pictures!
Kindness Message Maker
Help Kindly create nice messages! Click the words to build a kind message:
Video:
Be Kind Online and OfflineHelp Others Online
Meet Legs!
When Should You Help?
Someone is Being Mean
If you see someone being mean to your friend online, you should:
- Tell a grown-up right away
- Say something nice to your friend
- Don't be mean back
Someone Needs Help
If your friend doesn't understand something:
- Try to help explain it nicely
- Ask a grown-up to help if you're not sure
- Be patient and kind
Someone is Sad
If someone seems upset online:
- Send them a nice message
- Tell them you care about them
- Ask a grown-up if you're worried
Video:
Be An UpstanderPractice Being a Helper!
What would you do in this situation?
Situation: You see someone posting mean comments about your friend's artwork.
Find the Truth
Meet Head!
How to Find the Truth
Step 1: Look Carefully
Does the picture or story look real? Sometimes pictures can be changed or made up!
Step 2: Ask a Grown-Up
If you're not sure about something, ask a teacher, parent, or trusted grown-up!
Step 3: Check with Trusted Sources
Look at websites you know are good, like educational sites or news for kids!
Video:
Fact Vs. FakeTruth Detective Game
Help Detective Truthy decide: Real or Fake?
Dragons are real animals that live in caves
The sun is a star
Remember These Truth Tips:
- Think before you believe everything you see
- It's okay to ask questions
- Grown-ups can help you find the truth
- Don't share things unless you know they're true