Internet Safety for Kids
The internet is an amazing place to connect with people and learn new things. Unfortunately, it can also be a scary and dangerous place if you don't take necessary precautions to keep yourself safe! This webpage is designed to be a lesson in internet safety and a resource to help give you the most relevant information on the topic.
First, please watch the videos below about playing and staying safe online. After you have watched the videos, take the online poll found below the videos.
First, please watch the videos below about playing and staying safe online. After you have watched the videos, take the online poll found below the videos.
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Resources:
Resources for Parents:
http://www.safekids.com/safekidscontract.pdf- a contract you can sign with your kids after you have discussed the importance of internet safety
http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/pg/internet-safety - a resource about becoming a responsible citizen of the internet for parents and their kids.
http://us.trendmicro.com/imperia/md/content/us/pdf/aboutus/globalcitizenship/internetsafetyforkidsandfamily/safetyguide_socialnetworking.pdf- a safety guide on social networking
http://www.truecare.com/Login.htm- a resource for monitoring your kids online activity no matter where they are, an excellent resource for early intervention
Resources for Kids:
http://www.webwisekids.org/parents-teachers-kid-zone.html
a variety of interactive games for kids to help grasp concepts such as identity theft, befriending cyber friends, and spyware
http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids-safety - The FBI's tips on how to stay safe online!
http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-tips/tips-for-kids.php - common sense survival guide tips for kids and teens
http://www.safekids.com/safekidscontract.pdf- a contract you can sign with your kids after you have discussed the importance of internet safety
http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/pg/internet-safety - a resource about becoming a responsible citizen of the internet for parents and their kids.
http://us.trendmicro.com/imperia/md/content/us/pdf/aboutus/globalcitizenship/internetsafetyforkidsandfamily/safetyguide_socialnetworking.pdf- a safety guide on social networking
http://www.truecare.com/Login.htm- a resource for monitoring your kids online activity no matter where they are, an excellent resource for early intervention
Resources for Kids:
http://www.webwisekids.org/parents-teachers-kid-zone.html
a variety of interactive games for kids to help grasp concepts such as identity theft, befriending cyber friends, and spyware
http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids-safety - The FBI's tips on how to stay safe online!
http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-tips/tips-for-kids.php - common sense survival guide tips for kids and teens