Lesson Plan
Friendly Screens Blueprint
Students will identify healthy (‘friendly’) and unhealthy (‘unfriendly’) screen behaviors by playing a sorting game, then reflect on one new screen-safety insight.
Building early awareness of safe screen habits and media literacy empowers 2nd graders to make smart choices with digital devices now and in the future.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prep Materials and Classroom
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emoji Mood Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Screen Safety Show
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Friend or Foe Sorting
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Share-a-Safety Insight
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Screen Safety Show
Friendly Behavior: Taking Breaks
Friendly Behavior: Asking for Help
Friendly Behavior: Protect Your Passwords
Unfriendly Behavior: Too Much Screen Time
Unfriendly Behavior: Talking to Strangers
Quick Check: Friend or Foe?
Warm Up
Game
Cool Down
