Internet Safety
The internet is an amazing place! Learning about new things is just a computer click away. However, staying safe is extremely important!
Always ask your parents!
Never forget to ask your mom or dad if it's alright to go online. Ask them to help type in the website you want to visit!
Never give out personal information!
People all over the world use the internet, which means any information you give out can be seen by several people. Think twice before putting in personal information!
Keep your passwords safe!
To log into certain websites, you have to make a password. Keep that password between you and your parents. Telling others will give people access to personal information, and who knows who they will tell!
Stranger Danger!
BBC News CEOP cartoon warns young children of strangers online
Strangers are not just people we see in person, they are on the internet too! This is why it is extremely important to never talk to anyone you don't know online. Whether it's through a chat room or playing a game, never talk to anyone without telling your parents. You never know who the other person could be!
References
Dowshen, S. (2011). Internet safety. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html#
Hertz, M. (2012). How to teach internet safety to younger elementary students. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/internet-safety-younger-elementary-mary-beth-hertz
(2012). Internet safety tips for elementary school kids. Retrieved from http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/internet-safety-tips-elementary-school-kids
BBC News. (2012). BBC news ceop cartoon warns young children of strangers online. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HCeityy6nY