Internet Safety

Let’s Take Questions First! ● On your notecard, please write down 1- 2 questions you have regarding internet safety.

The Digital Age ●Our students have not known an age without the internet. ●It connects people from around the world, but it is important for students to practice using the internet in a safe manner.

A few tips... Protecting Kids’ Privacy

● Snapchat ● Snapgrab ● Instagram ● Kik Messenger ● Poof ● Messaging features within apps o Ex. Trivia Crack Apps to Lookout For

Common Sense Media

● Sit down with your child and see which apps they are using o You can’t join every app- -kids are resourceful ● Set up age limits on your child’s device. ● Make a rule that your child must ask before downloading new apps. App Ideas

A Few Suggestions... ●Keep an open line of communication with your child. ●Be aware of their online activity--improper usage can happen to anyone! ●Inform children of consequences if found bullying someone else online ●Tell children do not respond to bullies, they are only looking for a reaction ●Tell children they can come to you in confidence if something isn’t right ●**Reinforce kindness!!! Kindergarten rules will apply your ENTIRE life! (Trust me :-))

● On another post-it note, please write down 1-2 things that you will take with you from this evening to share with your child. ●If you had to talk to your child about internet safety, what points would you be sure to make? What Will You Take With You Today?