Warm-Up: Online Superpowers

Instructions: Think about how you use computers, tablets, or phones. What are some good things you can do online? What kind of "superpowers" do you have to be safe and kind online?

Draw your online superpower, or write about it if you can!

Examples of Online Superpowers:

• The "Pause Before You Post" Power: Thinking before you share or type something.
• The "Ask a Grown-Up" Power: Always asking an adult if you're not sure about something online.
• The "Kindness" Power: Being nice to everyone you meet online, just like in real life.
• The "Tell a Trusted Adult" Power: Knowing who to talk to if something online makes you feel sad, scared, or confused.

Digital Safety Discussion Guide

Objective: To engage K-2 students in a conversation about very basic online safety and what to do if something feels wrong.

Introduction (2 minutes)

• Teacher: "Today we are going to talk about how to be smart and safe when we play games or watch videos online!"
• Teacher: "Who can tell us one way to be safe when you use a computer or tablet?" (Allow a few simple student responses)

Discussion Questions (10 minutes)

1. Keeping Information Private:

   • Teacher: "What kind of special information about ourselves should we never tell anyone we don't know online? (Like your full name, your house number, or your grown-up's phone number)."
   • Follow-up: "Why is it important to keep these special things a secret?"

2. Asking for Permission:

   • Teacher: "Before you click on a new game, app, or video online, what should you always do first?"
   • Follow-up: "Why is it important to ask a grown-up for permission?"

3. When Something Feels Yucky or Strange:

   • Teacher: "Imagine you are playing a game, and someone you don't know asks you for a picture of your cat. Is it okay to send it? Why or why not?"
   • Follow-up: "What should you do if someone online says something that makes your tummy feel yucky, or if a picture looks scary?"

4. Being Kind Online:

   • Teacher: "How can we be good friends and kind people when we are playing games or talking online? (Like using nice words, sharing turns)."
   • Follow-up: "What does it mean if someone is being mean or unkind online? (Briefly touch on mean words, making fun)."

5. What to Do if Someone is Mean (Stop, Block, Tell):

   • Teacher: "If someone is being mean to you or a friend online, what are the three important things we should remember to do?" (Guide to Stop, Block, Tell).
   • Follow-up: "Who are the trusted grown-ups (like your parents, teacher, or grandma) you can tell if this happens?"

Wrap-Up (3 minutes)

• Teacher: "Remember, you are a Digital Defender! That means you are smart, safe, and kind when you are online. You can help make the internet a happy place for everyone!"

Cyber-Shields Activity

Objective: K-2 students will create a drawing of one important online safety rule.

Materials:

• Construction paper (various colors, consider pre-cut shield shapes for K-1)
• Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
• Scissors (optional, for 2nd graders to cut their own shield shapes if time permits)
• Glue sticks (optional)

Instructions:

1. Introduce the "Cyber-Shield" (2 minutes):

   • Teacher: "Just like superheroes use shields to protect themselves, we can have a special 'Cyber-Shield' to protect us when we are online! Your Cyber-Shield will show one important way to stay safe online."

2. Brainstorm Safety Rules (3 minutes):

   • Teacher: "What are some of the safe internet rules we learned today?" (Prompt students to recall simple ideas: ask a grown-up, keep secrets, be kind, Stop-Block-Tell).
   • Write a few simple ideas or draw small pictures on the board or chart paper.

3. Design Your Shield (15 minutes):

   • Give each student a piece of construction paper (or a pre-cut shield shape).
   • Teacher: "Choose ONE important online safety rule. You will draw a picture on your Cyber-Shield to show that rule. You can also try to write a word or two if you like!"
   • Circulate and assist students, encouraging them to be creative and focus on their chosen rule.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Share Your Shields (Optional - 5 minutes):

   • If time permits, invite a few students to share their Cyber-Shields and tell the class about the safety rule they drew.

Teacher Tip: For younger students, provide examples of simple drawings or pre-written phrases they can trace. Focus on the drawing aspect more than writing.

Digital Citizen Challenge Game

Objective: To review and reinforce simple online safety ideas in a fun, interactive way for K-2 students.

Materials:

• Pre-written scenario cards (see examples below, adapt for K-2)
• A hat or bowl to draw cards from
• Optional: Small prizes or stickers for correct answers/participation

Instructions:

1. Explain the Game (3 minutes):

   • Teacher: "We are going to play a game called the 'Digital Citizen Challenge'! I will read a story, and you will tell me what a smart Digital Defender would do to stay safe or be kind online."
   • Play as a whole class or in very small, guided groups.

2. Play the Game (15 minutes):

   • Draw a scenario card and read it aloud clearly.
   • Ask students to share their answer. Encourage them to explain why they would do that.
   • Guide the discussion to ensure correct and safe responses, referring back to Digital Defenders Slide Deck and Digital Safety Discussion Guide if needed. Keep answers very simple.
   • Continue with several scenarios.

   Scenario Card Examples (K-2 Focus):

   • Scenario 1: You are playing a fun online game. Someone you don't know types a message that says, "Hi! What's your real name and where do you live?"

     • What should you do? (Expected Answer: Don't tell them your secret information. Tell a trusted grown-up right away. Remember: Stop! Block! Tell!)

   • Scenario 2: You see a picture pop up on the screen that makes you feel a little bit scared or confused.

     • What should you do? (Expected Answer: Close the picture or screen. Tell a trusted grown-up right away!)

   • Scenario 3: You want to play a new game online that your friend told you about, but you've never played it before.

     • What should you do? (Expected Answer: Ask a trusted grown-up for permission first! They can help you see if the game is okay for you.)

   • Scenario 4: Your friend sends you a drawing online that makes fun of another classmate. They ask you to share it with someone else.

     • What should you do? (Expected Answer: Don't share the drawing. Tell your friend that's not kind. Tell a trusted grown-up about the unkind drawing.)

   • Scenario 5: Someone in your online game keeps sending mean words to another player.

     • What should you do? (Expected Answer: Don't use mean words back. Tell a trusted grown-up about the mean words. A grown-up can help you block or report the mean player.)

Teacher Tip: Use visual cues or actions for younger students (e.g., thumbs up/down for good/bad choices). Keep responses brief and reinforce the key safety messages.

Worksheet: My Safe Online Steps

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: What is one important thing you learned today about being safe online or being kind to others online? Draw a picture about it! You can also write a word or two if you like.

I will be a Digital Defender by: (Draw or write one way you will be safe online!)

Cool-Down: Digital Defender Pledge

Instructions: Let's say our pledge together or in our minds. Think about what each part means to you as a Digital Defender!

The Digital Defender Pledge

I promise to be a Digital Defender, brave and true,

To keep my special secrets, just for me and you.

If anything online feels yucky, scary, or wrong,

I'll tell a trusted grown-up, where I truly belong.

I'll be kind to others, with every click and word,

And remember: Stop! Block! Tell! if unkindness is heard.

I am a Digital Defender, smart and bright,

Helping to make the internet a happy place with all my might!