7 lessons Grades 2+, together with parents
Internet Safety for Kids
7 short lessons to read together, parent and child. Each one ends with a family task and a quiz. The most important lesson is the last one: always tell an adult.
All lessons
- 🔑 1. A strong passwordHow to make a password that is hard to guess, and who may know it
- 🙊 2. What not to sharePersonal details, photos and location
- 🎣 3. Scams and suspicious linksFake prizes, urgent messages and strange links
- 👤 4. Strangers onlineWho is behind the screen, strange requests and meeting up
- 🫂 5. Cyberbullying and group chatsWhat to do when someone hurts you or a friend online
- 🎮 6. Games, purchases and screen timeIn-game purchases, loot boxes and when to stop
- 🗣️ 7. Telling a trusted adultWhy to tell, who to tell, and what to say
About this course
The course is written for kids from about 2nd grade, together with a parent. Older kids and teens can go through it alone and then talk about it at home.
There are no scary stories here — just clear rules, real examples and what to do. If something already happened, start with lesson 7. If a child is in danger right now, call 911.
Questions & answers
- At what age should kids learn about internet safety?
- As soon as they use a tablet, a phone or a computer — even for games or videos. Young kids learn the simple rules (don’t share, tell an adult), older kids learn about scams, privacy and group chats.
- Where can we report online abuse or exploitation in the US?
- Call 911 if a child is in danger. Report online exploitation to the NCMEC CyberTipline (report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678). Report scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. For a crisis, call or text 988.
- Should parents read their kids’ messages?
- It depends on age and trust. For young kids, parental controls and devices in shared rooms work well. With older kids, an open conversation and clear agreements usually work better than secret checking.
- Is the course free?
- Yes, completely free with no sign-up.