Secret Shares Warm-Up

Teacher: Good morning, Digital Defenders! Let's get our brains warmed up today by thinking about sharing.

First, I want everyone to think of your favorite color. Don't say it out loud yet, just think it in your head. Okay, ready?

• Teacher: Now, on the count of three, tell your neighbor your favorite color! 1... 2... 3!

(Allow a moment for students to share.)

Teacher: That was fun! Was it easy to share your favorite color? (Pause for responses)

Teacher: Now, let's try another one. Think of your favorite animal! Keep it a secret in your head for a moment.

• Teacher: On the count of three, tell your neighbor your favorite animal! 1... 2... 3!

(Allow a moment for students to share.)

Teacher: Great job! It's fun to share things like our favorite colors and animals with our friends, isn't it? (Pause for responses)

Teacher: Today, we are going to learn about some special things that are super secrets – things that we only share with our trusted grown-ups, just like we wouldn't tell a stranger our address if we met them at the park. We're going to learn how to be super smart and keep our super secrets safe when we are using computers and tablets. Are you ready to become a true Digital Defender?

My Secret Shield Activity

Name: _________________________

Teacher: We are Digital Defenders! We know that some things are super secrets and we keep them safe in our "Secret Shield"! Other things are fun to share with friends. Let's draw and write about them!

Inside My Secret Shield (Things to Keep Private)

Draw or write about things that are only for you and your trusted grown-ups. These are your super secrets!

Examples of Super Secrets:

• Your full name
• Your home address
• Your phone number
• Your secret passwords

Outside My Secret Shield (Things to Share Safely)

Draw or write about things that are fun and safe to share with your friends, like your favorite color or animal!

Examples of Safe Shares:

• Your favorite color
• Your favorite animal
• Your favorite toy (but not where you keep it!)
• What you like to play

Secret Shield Game Cards

Teacher: Cut out these cards to use for the Secret Shield Sorting Game. Remember to reinforce with students why each piece of information belongs inside or outside their Secret Shield.

Inside My Secret Shield (Keep Private!)

(Cut along the dotted lines)

+-----------------------+
|      Your Name        |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
|     Where I Live      |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
|       My Phone        |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
|  My Secret Password   |
|    (draw a lock)      |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
|      My Birthday      |
+-----------------------+

Outside My Secret Shield (Safe to Share!)

(Cut along the dotted lines)

+-----------------------+
|   My Favorite Color   |
|    (draw crayons)     |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
|   My Favorite Animal  |
|     (draw an animal)  |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
|    My Favorite Toy    |
|       (draw a toy)    |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
|    What I Like to Eat |
|       (draw food)     |
+-----------------------+

+-----------------------+
| My Favorite Game Play |
|   (draw kids playing) |
+-----------------------+

Secret Shield Sorting Game

Teacher: Alright, Digital Defenders! It's time for our Secret Shield Sorting Game! I have some cards here, and each card has a piece of information on it. We're going to decide together if this information goes INSIDE our Secret Shield (meaning it's a super secret we keep private!) or OUTSIDE our Secret Shield (meaning it's safe and fun to share).

Game Instructions:

1. Preparation: Print and cut out the Secret Shield Game Cards. Hold up two signs or designate two areas in the classroom: "Inside My Secret Shield" and "Outside My Secret Shield."

2. Play:

   • Hold up one card at a time, reading the information aloud or showing the picture.
   • Ask the class: "Does this go Inside our Secret Shield (private) or Outside our Secret Shield (safe to share)?"
   • Encourage students to give a thumbs up or thumbs down, or point to the correct area.
   • Call on a student to place the card in the correct designated area.
   • Briefly explain why it belongs in that category to reinforce understanding.

3. Discussion: After all cards are sorted, quickly review the piles, asking students to confirm their understanding of what types of information are private and what are safe to share.

Teacher Tip: Make the cards colorful and engaging! You can laminate them for future use. This game provides active recall and a fun way to practice discernment.

My Secret Shield Activity Answer Key

This answer key provides guidance for the teacher on expected student responses for the My Secret Shield Activity.

Inside My Secret Shield (Things to Keep Private)

Students should draw or write examples of personal information that should only be shared with trusted grown-ups. The key concept is privacy and not sharing this information with strangers online.

Expected Responses/Examples:

• Full Name: Students might draw their name or a picture of themselves representing their identity.
• Home Address: Students might draw their house or write their street name (with help).
• Phone Number: Students might draw a phone or write numbers.
• Secret Passwords: Students might draw a lock, a key, or a symbol representing a secret word for games or tablets.
• Birthday: This is also private information that should not be shared widely.

Teacher Note: Focus on the understanding that this information is special and helps keep them safe. Exact spelling or perfect drawings are not the primary assessment criteria.

Outside My Secret Shield (Things to Share Safely)

Students should draw or write examples of information that is fun and safe to share with friends, either online (with a grown-up's permission) or offline.

Expected Responses/Examples:

• Favorite Color: Drawings of crayons, a colored object, or the written color name.
• Favorite Animal: Drawings of various animals.
• Favorite Toy/Game: Drawings of toys or representations of a game they like to play.
• Favorite Food: Drawings of food items.
• Favorite Activity: Drawings of themselves playing or doing a hobby.

Teacher Note: Emphasize the difference between sharing fun, non-identifying information and keeping important personal details private.

Online Safety Check Cool-Down

Teacher: Amazing work today, Digital Defenders! Let's do a quick check to see how well we can keep our super secrets safe online.

I'm going to say something, and I want you to give me a Thumbs Up if it's safe to share online, and a Thumbs Down if it's a super secret we should NOT share online without a grown-up!

1. Teacher: Is it okay to tell someone online your favorite type of ice cream?
   
   
   
   

2. Teacher: Is it okay to tell someone online your full name and where you live?
   
   
   
   

3. Teacher: Is it okay to tell someone online what color shirt you are wearing?
   
   
   
   

4. Teacher: Is it okay to tell someone online your secret password for your game?
   
   
   
   

5. Teacher: Is it okay to tell a grown-up you trust if something online makes you feel confused or worried?
   
   
   
   

Teacher: Fantastic job, Digital Defenders! You are all so smart about keeping your super secrets safe online. Remember, if you ever have a question about sharing something online, always ask a grown-up you trust! You are now ready to be safe and smart on the internet playground!