# Lesson 229: Internet safety basics

❤️ SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (40 Lessons) • 🟣 D. Problem Solving & Safety

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## 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

The internet is a place where we can watch videos, play games, and learn new things. We use it on tablets, computers, and phones.

Just like we have safety rules for roads and playgrounds, we need gentle rules for being safe online.

Rule 1 — Ask an adult first

- Always ask a trusted adult before going online.
- Use only the apps and websites they choose for you.
- If a new game or video pops up, ask, "Is this safe for me?"

Rule 2 — Keep personal information private

- Do not share your full name, address, school name, phone number, or passwords online.
- Use a nickname if an adult says it is okay.
- Ask an adult before sharing photos or videos of yourself.

Rule 3 — Be kind online

- Use the same kind words online that you use face to face.
- Do not send messages that could hurt feelings.
- If someone is unkind online, tell a trusted adult.

Rule 4 — Notice unsafe or confusing things

- If you see a scary picture, mean message, or strange request, stop and get an adult.
- Do not click on pop-ups or links you do not know.
- Never agree to meet someone in person who you only know online.

Rule 5 — Tell and log off

- Tell a trusted adult right away if something online feels wrong.
- They can help you turn off the screen or change the settings.
- It is always okay to log off and take a break.

Adults can say: "Thank you for telling me. You did the right thing by asking about what you saw online."

Picture strip: "Stop, ask, tell" online

## 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
Trace
Pen

## 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.

1) What is the first thing you should do before going online?

Click on every game you see. Ask a trusted adult if it is okay. Keep it a secret from adults.
A trusted adult can help you choose safe apps and websites.

2) Which information should you keep private online?

Your full name, address, and school name. Your favourite colour. That you like cats.
Personal details like your name and address stay private.

3) Someone you do not know sends you a message. What is a safe choice?

Write back and tell them where you live. Keep the message a secret. Tell a trusted adult and do not reply.
Trusted adults can help you block or report unsafe messages.

4) What should you do if a picture or video online makes you feel scared?

Keep watching to see if it gets worse. Stop, turn away, and tell a trusted adult. Show it to lots of friends.
Stopping and telling an adult helps you feel safe again.

5) Which online message is kind?

"Thank you for playing with me. That was fun!" "You are bad at this. Go away." "I will not tell an adult if you are mean."
We use kind words online, just like we do in person.

6) A pop-up appears on the screen that you do not understand. What should you do?

Click it quickly to see what it is. Guess what it means and type in answers. Do not click it and ask a trusted adult for help.
Some pop-ups are not safe, so ask an adult to check.

7) Which adult is usually a trusted helper with internet safety?

A stranger in an online game. A parent, carer, or teacher who looks after you. Someone who sends you secrets online.
Trusted adults who care for you can help with online choices.

8) How might your body feel when something online is not right?

Tight tummy, worried feeling, or wanting to look away. Calm and happy the whole time. Sleepy and ready for bed.
Worried body signals can tell you it is time to ask for help.

9) What is a safe sentence you can use with an adult about something online?

"Do not look. It is a secret." "I will fix this by myself, even if I am scared." "I saw something online that worries me. Can you help me, please?"
Clear words help adults understand how to support you.

10) What is one big goal of this lesson?

To make children afraid of every screen. To help children use the internet safely with trusted adults and good choices. To teach children to keep all online problems secret.
The goal is to use the internet safely with help from trusted adults.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Student can say in simple words what internet safety means. Student can name at least one piece of personal information that should stay private online. Student can describe a safe online choice and one that needs adult help. Student can name at least one trusted adult they would tell about an online worry. Student knows they can stop, ask, and tell an adult when something online feels wrong.

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can use the internet safely with help from trusted adults. 🙂 I know some internet safety rules, but I still need practice. 😅 Internet safety still feels tricky for me.

#### Next time I will practise…

Asking an adult before I go online Keeping my personal information private Telling an adult if something online worries me
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