Ages 0 through Kindergarten: Protecting the Very Young
Essential guidance for parents of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners on digital safety, privacy, and screen time decisions. Ages 0-2 and 3-4 are parent-only sessions; Kindergarten includes a student session.
Student Sessions
- –What is the internet? Fun vs. risky spaces (Grade K only)
- –Keep your name, school, and address private
- –What to do if something feels wrong online
Parent Sessions
- –What to share (and not share) about your child online
- –Protecting your child's digital identity and privacy
- –Screen time guidelines by age: when and how much
- –Setting up safe digital environments for when they're ready
- –Understanding digital footprints that start before kids can use devices
- –Kid-friendly device and app settings for kindergarteners
Deliverable: Slide decks (parent sessions for all three levels, student session for Grade K) with speaker notes, privacy checklist, and screen time guidelines handout.
Grades 1-5: Building Digital Citizens
From first graders learning basic online kindness to fifth graders preparing for middle school, each grade level gets age-appropriate content on cyberbullying, privacy, gaming safety, and digital footprints.
Student Sessions
- –Being kind online and recognizing cyberbullying
- –Keeping personal information private
- –Safe gaming and chat behavior
- –Digital footprints and thinking before posting
- –Recognizing fake accounts and scams
Parent Sessions
- –Setting family device rules and screen time limits
- –Parental controls for tablets, games, and apps
- –Monitoring vs. mentoring: balancing trust and safety
- –Age-appropriate conversations about online risks
- –Preparing for the transition to middle school independence
Deliverable: Slide decks (student and parent sessions for each grade 1-5) with speaker notes and family media agreement.
Grades 6-8: Social Media and Identity
Students explore social media, group chats, online identity, and increasing digital independence. Content addresses real platforms teens use and the social dynamics of middle school.
Student Sessions
- –Group chats, screenshots, and rumor spreading
- –Privacy settings and the dangers of over-sharing
- –Recognizing scams, fake profiles, and phishing
- –Digital reputation and long-term consequences
- –Sextortion awareness and how to get help
Parent Sessions
- –Popular apps and how they really work
- –Setting expectations for phones and social media
- –When and how to step in on bullying or risky behavior
- –Supporting teens through online social pressures
- –Balancing privacy and safety for adolescents
Deliverable: Slide decks (student and parent sessions for each grade 6-8) with resource list and red-flag checklist.
Grades 9-12: Reputation, Scams, and Next Steps
Preparing teens for adult-level online risks, long-term digital reputation management, financial safety, and the transition to independent digital life after graduation.
Student Sessions
- –Digital footprint auditing for college and job applications
- –Social engineering, phishing, and advanced scams
- –Healthy boundaries in DMs and online relationships
- –Financial scams, identity theft, and credit safety
- –Building a positive online brand for the future
Parent Sessions
- –Talking about privacy, consent, and healthy relationships
- –Financial scams, fraud, and identity theft prevention
- –Supporting independence while maintaining open communication
- –Collaborative planning for life after graduation
- –When to intervene vs. when to coach
Deliverable: Slide decks (student and parent sessions for each grade 9-12) plus a launch checklist for families.
