Lesson 229: Internet safety basics

Objective

I can talk about internet safety. I can give examples of safe online choices, and I know I can ask a trusted adult if something feels wrong.

Materials

• Plain paper or a notebook page
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Optional: a picture of a tablet, computer, or phone to glue or draw

Mini-lesson — Internet safety basics

Guided Practice — My internet safety poster

You and an adult will make a simple internet safety poster with 3 clear rules for your home or classroom.

1. On a notebook page, draw a big tablet or screen shape. Write the title "Internet Safety" at the top.
2. Together, choose three safety rules (for example, "Ask an adult first", "Keep my name and address private", "Tell an adult if something feels wrong").
3. Number the rules 1, 2, 3 and write or trace them on the screen. The adult can write the words and the child can trace or decorate.
4. Next to each rule, draw a small picture to match (for example, a grown-up face, a little lock, a hand telling an adult).
5. Talk about when you might use each rule. Ask: "When do we use rule 1?", "How does rule 2 help us stay safe?".
6. Put a small star next to the rule your child wants to remember first.
7. Hang the poster near the place where devices are used, if that is safe and allowed.

Tracing Pad

Lines Primary lines Baseline only Grid Blank Trace (none) internet online safe ask an adult private password kind words log off tell trusted adult

Pen Clear

Tip: As you trace, say a sentence such as "I can make safe choices online."

Practice — Safe or unsafe online?

Use this practice to help your child notice safe and unsafe online choices, and what to do instead.

1. On a new page, draw two columns. At the top of the left column, write or trace "Safe online". At the top of the right column, write or trace "Needs help".
2. Think of 4–6 short online stories together (for example, "I ask Mum before I watch a new video", "A stranger sends me a message", "I feel scared by a picture", "I log off and go outside").
3. For each story, ask: "Does this sound safe, or does this need help?" Draw a small picture of the story in one of the columns.
4. For each story in the Needs help column, help your child think of a safe next step (for example, "Tell Dad", "Close the tablet and find a trusted adult"). Add an arrow and write the safe step next to it.
5. At the bottom of the page, write or trace one internet safety rule your child wants to remember, such as "I always ask an adult before I go online".
6. Ask: "Which safe online choice do you want to practise this week?" and draw a small star next to that picture.

Quick Check — Internet safety basics

Answer each question about internet safety, trusted adults, and safe online choices.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)