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Internet Safety Course for Kids
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Internet Safety Course for Kids

The internet is part of your child's everyday life — and knowing how to use it safely is a skill they need now. This course teaches kids how to protect their personal information, spot online dangers, and make smart decisions online. Give your child the knowledge and confidence to navigate the digital world responsibly.

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What you will learn:

In this course, kids will learn what personal information is and why sharing it online can be risky. They will practice creating strong passwords and keeping their accounts secure. Students will learn how to recognize cyberbullying, respond to it, and support others who experience it. The course covers how to spot scams, fake content, and unsafe strangers online. Kids will also explore healthy screen time habits and understand how their online actions shape their digital reputation. By the end, they will have practical safety skills they can use every day.

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Course content

8 Chapters • 33 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Understanding the Internet World

  • Lesson 1 • Trusted Adults and Help-Seeking

    Establishes the habit of turning to trusted adults when something feels wrong online. Reinforces that asking for help is always the right choice.

  • Lesson 2 • Where Kids Go Online

    Maps the digital spaces children commonly visit, from video platforms to school tools. Helps students recognize their own online habits.

  • Lesson 3 • Why Internet Safety Matters

    Introduces real risks tied to online activity in age-appropriate terms. Motivates students to take safety rules seriously from the start.

  • Lesson 4 • What the Internet Is

    Explains the internet as a global network connecting devices and people. Establishes shared vocabulary used throughout the course.

Chapter 2See details

Personal Information and Privacy

  • Lesson 1 • The Sharing Decision Framework

    Gives students a simple decision process for evaluating whether sharing information is safe. Builds critical thinking before posting or messaging.

  • Lesson 2 • Oversharing and Its Consequences

    Explores real-world outcomes of sharing too much personal information online. Reinforces the sharing decision framework through scenario practice.

  • Lesson 3 • Privacy Settings Basics

    Introduces privacy controls available on common platforms and why they matter. Students learn to locate and adjust basic settings with adult guidance.

  • Lesson 4 • What Is Personal Information

    Defines categories of personal data from names to locations to passwords. Connects each category to specific privacy risks.

Chapter 3See details

Passwords and Account Security

  • Lesson 1 • Creating Strong Passwords

    Teaches the components of a strong password using memorable techniques. Students practice building passwords that are both secure and easy to recall.

  • Lesson 2 • Why Passwords Matter

    Explains what happens when accounts are compromised and why weak passwords are a common cause. Motivates students to treat passwords as important secrets.

  • Lesson 3 • Recognizing Account Takeover Attempts

    Identifies tactics used to steal account credentials, including fake login pages. Students learn warning signs and the correct response steps.

  • Lesson 4 • Managing Multiple Passwords

    Addresses the challenge of remembering different passwords for different accounts. Introduces safe storage strategies appropriate for kids.

Chapter 4See details

Recognizing Online Strangers and Risks

  • Lesson 1 • Online Strangers vs. Real-Life Strangers

    Compares online and offline stranger concepts to build accurate risk perception. Clarifies why online strangers can be harder to evaluate.

  • Lesson 2 • Responding to Unsafe Contact

    Provides a step-by-step response plan when a stranger makes uncomfortable contact. Reinforces reporting to a trusted adult as the primary action.

  • Lesson 3 • Safe Online Friendship Rules

    Establishes clear guidelines for forming friendships online safely. Distinguishes between known friends and online-only contacts.

  • Lesson 4 • Red Flags in Online Contact

    Lists specific warning behaviors that signal unsafe contact from strangers. Students practice spotting red flags in realistic message examples.

Chapter 5See details

Cyberbullying Awareness and Response

  • Lesson 1 • Recognizing Cyberbullying Situations

    Trains students to identify cyberbullying when they experience or witness it. Uses scenario analysis to build recognition skills.

  • Lesson 2 • Defining Cyberbullying

    Distinguishes cyberbullying from conflict and rudeness using clear criteria. Students identify cyberbullying types across different platforms.

  • Lesson 3 • Responding as a Target

    Gives targeted students a clear action plan that avoids escalation. Emphasizes evidence preservation and adult involvement.

  • Lesson 4 • Being an Upstander Online

    Builds the skills and confidence to support victims without putting oneself at risk. Distinguishes upstander actions from bystander inaction.

  • Lesson 5 • Preventing Cyberbullying Behavior

    Focuses on self-regulation and empathy to prevent students from bullying others. Connects online behavior to real-world impact on others.

Chapter 6See details

Spotting Scams and Fake Content

  • Lesson 1 • Misinformation and Fake News

    Explains how false information spreads online and why it is harmful. Students practice distinguishing credible sources from unreliable ones.

  • Lesson 2 • Manipulated Images and Videos

    Covers how photos and videos can be altered to deceive viewers. Students learn visual clues that suggest manipulation.

  • Lesson 3 • What Online Scams Look Like

    Introduces common scam formats targeting kids, including fake prizes and phishing messages. Students learn to recognize deceptive patterns quickly.

  • Lesson 4 • Safe Clicking and Link Habits

    Teaches students to evaluate links before clicking to avoid malware and scams. Builds a pause-and-check habit for all online navigation.

Chapter 7See details

Screen Time and Digital Wellness

  • Lesson 1 • Recognizing Digital Overuse

    Helps students identify signs that screen use is becoming excessive or compulsive. Builds self-monitoring skills tied to emotional and behavioral cues.

  • Lesson 2 • Understanding Screen Time

    Defines screen time and distinguishes passive consumption from active creation. Connects screen time patterns to physical and mental well-being.

  • Lesson 3 • Setting Healthy Limits

    Introduces strategies for setting and keeping personal screen time boundaries. Students practice creating a simple daily schedule with balance.

  • Lesson 4 • Balancing Online and Offline Life

    Encourages students to invest in offline hobbies, friendships, and rest. Frames digital wellness as an active, ongoing personal choice.

Chapter 8See details

Building a Positive Digital Footprint

  • Lesson 1 • Positive Online Contributions

    Encourages students to use online platforms to create, share, and support positively. Builds a sense of digital citizenship and community responsibility.

  • Lesson 2 • What a Digital Footprint Is

    Explains how online activity creates a permanent, searchable record over time. Students understand both active and passive contributions to their footprint.

  • Lesson 3 • Thinking Before You Post

    Applies the THINK framework to evaluate content before publishing. Connects posting decisions to long-term reputation and relationships.

  • Lesson 4 • Managing and Repairing Your Footprint

    Teaches students how to review and clean up their existing digital presence. Addresses steps to take when past posts cause problems.

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This course is for you:

  • Parents of young children: seeking structured safety education beyond basic warnings.

  • Elementary school teachers: looking for curriculum-aligned digital citizenship content for students.

  • Homeschooling families: wanting a comprehensive, self-contained internet safety program for kids.

  • After-school program coordinators: building responsible technology habits in children they serve.

  • School counselors: addressing online conflict, cyberbullying, and screen wellness with students.

  • Grandparents raising grandchildren: helping kids navigate a digital world that feels unfamiliar.

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