Teacher Script for Cyber Savvy Kids (Focusing on Cyberbullying Prevention)

This word-for-word script aligns with the Cyber Savvy Kids Slide Deck and our goal today is to understand, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying while still practicing general internet safety.

Introduction (5 minutes)

[Show Slide 1: Cyber Savvy Kids]

“Good morning, Cyber Savvy Kids! Today we’re focusing on one of the biggest safety risks online: cyberbullying. That’s when someone uses technology—like chat, social media, or games—to say mean or harmful things.

Question: Have you ever seen or experienced hurtful messages or posts online? What happened?”

(Pause. Invite 2–3 students to share briefly.)

“Thank you for sharing. It takes courage to speak up. Our job today is to learn how to:

• Recognize cyberbullying behaviors
• Respond safely and support peers
• Report incidents to stop harm
• Continue protecting our privacy and safety

[Advance to Slide 2: Lesson Objectives]

“By the end of today, you will be able to:

1. Define cyberbullying and identify examples
2. Use strategies to stand up safely or step in as a bystander
3. Report bullying to a trusted adult or platform
4. Apply general internet safety habits—strong passwords, safe clicking, and respectful communication

Thumbs-up: Give me a thumbs-up when you hear an objective you think is most important!”

(Pause for responses.)

“Awesome—let’s become cyberbullying blockers!”

Direct Instruction (7 minutes)

[Advance to Slide 3: What Is Digital Literacy?]

“We know digital literacy means thinking critically online. Now let’s add cyberbullying to our list of things to watch for.

Definition: Cyberbullying is repeated mean or hurtful behavior online—texts, posts, sharing embarrassing images, or excluding someone on purpose.

Example: Imagine a group chat where one student keeps sending rude memes about another classmate. That’s cyberbullying.

Question: Why is cyberbullying dangerous?”

(Collect 1–2 responses. Highlight emotional impact, loss of confidence, and unsafe environment.)

[Advance to Slide 4: What Is Online Citizenship?]

“Online citizenship means caring for our community by:

• Being respectful in all posts and messages
• Standing up if we see someone being hurt
• Reporting harmful content to keep everyone safe

Question: If you saw someone being teased in an online game chat, what could you do to help?”

(Guide toward supporting the target, telling the bully to stop kindly, and reporting to moderators or a teacher.)

[Advance to Slide 5: Key Online Safety Tips]

“Let’s focus on four safety strategies, including cyberbullying prevention:

1. Protect Your Privacy: Keep personal info private so bullies can’t use it against you.
2. Think Before You Click or Post: Don’t share or forward hurtful messages.
3. Stand Up Safely: As a bystander, send a private message of support or change the subject.
4. Report & Respect: Report bullies to a trusted adult or platform, then always treat others kindly.

Quick poll: Who can name one step to take if they see cyberbullying?”

(Encourage responses: e.g., report, reach out to victim.)

Group Discussion (8 minutes)

[Advance to Slide 6: Discussion Activity]

“Now we’ll practice spotting cyberbullying in scenarios. In your pairs, read each example on the handout and decide:

• Is this cyberbullying? Why or why not?
• If it is, what would you do: step in, support, or report?
• How could the victim protect themselves?

For instance, if someone posts a mean comment on a friend’s photo, that’s cyberbullying—and we could report it and send a kind message to our friend.

I’ll walk around and listen for your strategies. Ask yourselves, ‘What advice would you give a friend?’”

(Give students 6 minutes to discuss; circulate to prompt: “How would you feel?” “Who would you tell?” etc.)

“Pair 2—share one scenario and your response plan.”

(Acknowledge good examples and reinforce reporting steps.)

Activity: Online Safety Board Game (7 minutes)

[Advance to Slide 7: Board Game Activity]

“Our board game now includes cyberbullying challenge cards! When you draw a card:

1. Read the scenario—listen for bullying clues.
2. Decide: Is this cyberbullying or another safety risk?
3. Choose your action: support, report, or use a general safety tip.
4. If correct, roll and move forward.
5. First team to the finish is our Safety Champion!

Remember: noticing is the first step to stopping harm—use your voice and your reporting tools.”

(Monitor play and praise teams who identify bullying and propose helpful responses.)

Conclusion & Review (3 minutes)

[Advance to Slide 8: Conclusion & Takeaways]

“You’ve done an amazing job learning how to block cyberbullies and keep your friends safe online.

Question: What’s one thing you’ll do next time you see someone being cyberbullied?”

(Invite 2–3 volunteers.)

“Fantastic! Let’s recap our top cyberbullying prevention steps:

• Recognize mean or harmful messages early.
• Stand up safely—support friends privately.
• Report incidents to a trusted adult or the platform.
• Keep practicing strong privacy and respectful communication.

You are now officially Cyberbullying Blockers—ready to protect and support every day. Thanks for being Cyber Savvy Kids!”

End of Script. Stay kind, stay alert, and always report when you see harm online.

Discussion Questions Handout: Cyber Savvy Kids

Instructions

Work in pairs or small groups. Read each scenario and discuss:

• Is this action safe or unsafe? Why?
• How could the situation be safer?

Write your responses below each scenario.

Scenario 1: Password Sharing

Alex wants to join his friend’s online game so he shares his social media password with them.

1. Safe or Unsafe?
2. Why?
3. How could Alex keep his account safe?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Scenario 2: Suspicious Link

Jordan receives an email from someone they don’t know offering a free gift and asks them to click a link.

1. Safe or Unsafe?
2. Why?
3. What steps could Jordan take before clicking?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Scenario 3: Hurtful Post

Kai finds a funny meme about a classmate and decides to post it on the class chat, even though it might hurt their feelings.

1. Safe or Unsafe?
2. Why?
3. What could Kai do differently to be respectful?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Scenario 4: Sharing Unverified Information

Taylor sees a surprising news story on social media and shares it with classmates without checking if it’s true.

1. Safe or Unsafe?
2. Why?
3. What could Taylor do to verify the information first?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Scenario 5: Stranger Friend Request (Online Predator)

Sam receives a friend request from someone they’ve never met in real life. The person asks for Sam’s home address and school name.

1. Safe or Unsafe?
2. Why?
3. What should Sam do to protect themselves, and who could they tell about this request?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Online Safety Board Game Activity: Cyber Savvy Kids

Objective

Students will apply digital safety strategies by discussing real-world scenarios, collaborating as a team, and making decisions that keep them cyber savvy.

Materials (per group of 4)

• Printable game board (one per group)
• Scenario cards (cut apart)
• Game tokens (one per team)
• One six-sided die
• Answer key (teacher copy)

Setup (2 minutes)

1. Give each group a game board, a full set of scenario cards (face down), 4 tokens, and a die.
2. Explain that teams will take turns drawing cards, discussing the scenario, and deciding if the action is safe or unsafe.
3. If they identify the correct safety strategy, they roll the die and move their token forward that many spaces. If not, they stay put.

How to Play (7 minutes)

1. Teams sit around their board. Youngest player begins by drawing the top scenario card and reading it aloud.
2. The whole team discusses for up to 30 seconds and agrees if the scenario is Safe or Unsafe, and why.
3. Teacher (or a designated checker) confirms the answer using the answer key.
4. Correct answer: roll the die and advance. Incorrect: no move this turn.
5. Pass the card to the bottom of the deck and the die to the next team member clockwise.
6. First team to reach the last space on the board wins and earns a Safety Champion Badge!

Scenario Cards

1. Password Sharing

Alex wants to join a friend’s online game and shares his social media password with them.

2. Suspicious Link

Jordan gets an email from someone they don’t know offering a free gift and asks them to click a link.

3. Hurtful Post

Kai finds a meme about a classmate that might hurt their feelings and posts it in the group chat.

4. Unverified News

Taylor sees a shocking headline on social media and shares it without checking if it’s true.

5. Strange Friend Request

You receive a friend request from someone you’ve never met in real life, asking for personal information.

6. Pop-Up Warning

A pop-up appears on your device warning it’s infected and prompts you to install a program.

7. Location Tagging

A classmate asks you to enable live location sharing so they can track where you are.

8. Free Wi-Fi Offer

You see a public Wi-Fi network named “Free Airport Wi-Fi—Fast and Secure” and connect without thinking.

9. Posting Password Hints

You create a password hint using your pet’s name and share it on your profile for fun.

10. Reporting Cyberbullying

You see someone being teased in an online chat and consider whether to step in or ignore it.

11. Photo Request from Stranger (Online Predator)

A stranger you’ve never met asks you to send a photo of yourself through private message.

(Teacher note: duplicate or shuffle cards so each group has the same challenge set.)

Answer Key (for teacher reference):

1. Unsafe – Never share passwords.
2. Unsafe – Verify sender before clicking.
3. Unsafe – Respect others’ feelings; don’t post hurtful content.
4. Unsafe – Check reliable sources first.
5. Unsafe – Only accept requests from people you know; do not share personal info.
6. Unsafe – Close pop-up; run antivirus scan.
7. Unsafe – Keep location private.
8. Unsafe – Use only trusted networks or VPN.
9. Unsafe – Keep hints private; avoid personal info.
10. Safe – Report bullying and offer support.
11. Unsafe – Never send photos or personal images to strangers; block and tell a trusted adult.

Teams should articulate why each choice is safe or unsafe before moving. Encourage quick but thoughtful discussion to reinforce key safety tips.